The initial phase of an MBA program (usually the first year in a two year MBA program) is dedicated towards completion of the core courses. These are designed to build a strong foundation of the basic concepts across the various management subjects. During the latter part of the program, you can choose to specialise in … Read more
Moran Cerf enjoys a rockstar status in the academic world. Apart from being an assistant professor of business and neuroscience at the Kellogg School of Management and the department of neurosurgery, he also teaches at the American Film Institute (AFI). He was listed among the ‘2016 Best 40 Professors Under 40’ by Poets & Quants. … Read more
STEM refers to degree education in fields related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. It has been estimated that US would experience a shortage of workforce required to work in advanced areas related to the STEM designated fields. As per the data provided by the US Department of Labor, the number of jobs available in … Read more
When MBA applicants apply to a business school, they usually play it safe. So, in addition to schools which may seem ambitious, they may also apply to schools where they have a better chance of being accepted. Now, let’s consider a hypothetical situation. Assume that you’ve got admits from two schools, you get a generous … Read more
In today’s competitive world, a post-graduate degree or a professional qualification has become the need of the hour to widen the career scope and improve the job and salary prospects. We get numerous queries from students pursuing the commerce stream who’re keen to find out whether an MBA or CA would be a better study … Read more
The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreigners to be employed by U.S. companies in specialty occupations (Top H1-B Visa Sponsors). Students who go to the US on an F1 visa have to go through the gruelling task of having to find companies/employers ready to sponsor their H-1B so that they can continue working … Read more
When the same few examples – of how Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates started their ventures very early – start dominating the internet, it’s only natural for aspiring entrepreneurs to conclude that starting young is the only option. What if you are in your thirties, forties, fifties or even sixties? Does that make … Read more
Your MBA degree did what it was rightfully meant to do – it gave you new perspectives about careers you’d never have thought about, your electives gave you insights into each of these new areas. But a general management degree may not be able to do justice as it may fail to delve deeper into … Read more
After spending lakhs of rupees on an international Masters degree in USA (such as MBA, MS), the biggest concern at the back of the mind for many students is whether they’ll be able to land a decent job.
When it comes to choosing an international post-graduate (Masters) degree, not many would be familiar with the MEM (Master of Engineering Management) degree. This degree may not have got enough traction as it caters to a specific educational background. The MEM degree can provide a good blend of advanced technical knowledge and expertise along with … Read more
It’s easier to understand the veil of mystery around new programs that have just been launched and there aren’t enough reviews about it. But not when the program has been around for more than a decade.
Finance professionals seeking an advanced degree usually zero in on two popular options – CFA and MBA. Would an MBA from a top international business school or a CFA help you meet your career objectives is what you need to decide. An MBA covers a wide variety of general management topics in all areas including … Read more