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MBA re-applicants have a tough ride compared to those who are applying for the first time. After going through the tedious MBA admissions process once and facing rejection, it requires a stronger determination and an unwavering focus on the ultimate goal to shake off the memory of what happened earlier and get back into the … Read more
IE Business School (or Instituto de Empresa Business School if you prefer the original version) in Madrid, Spain offers a 13-month long International MBA (IMBA) in English / Spanish / Bilingual variations. In the recent FT MBA rankings, IE Business School’s MBA was ranked at 3rd in Europe and 8th worldwide. Indian entrepreneur Hitesh Saini … Read more
Cambridge University has an 800-year-old legacy that includes a huge list of Nobel prize winners, prime ministers, actors, writers and other famous alumni who have excelled in their fields. Within that awe-inspiring context, the Cambridge MBA is relatively new. But it has carved a niche for itself among the MBA rankings that are dominated by … Read more
It’s a fact that many Indians who already have an MBA from India under their belt feel the need for an international MBA at some point of time during their career (Profile building for second MBA abroad after an Indian MBA). These candidates may have already gone through the rigorous two-year MBA program quite early, … Read more
In our MBA profile evaluation analysis (i.e. MBA MAP), INSEAD MBA ends up as a Stretch or Ambitious school for most. Rather than sugarcoat our findings, we say it like it is. And for those who’ve had the INSEAD MBA program as their top choice, it can be devastating. Till we explain to them what … Read more
The Manchester Business School MBA is a little different from the other UK and Europe based programs. While a majority of the European bschools (with exceptions like the London Business School) offer one year programs, the Manchester Business School MBA duration is longer (18 months). This longer format allows students to take up a 10-week … Read more
In the good old days, your chances of getting admitted to the best MBA programs (also read these related posts: top online MBA in the world & best executive MBA in India and abroad) were dependent pretty much on what you submitted to the admissions officers of the top MBA colleges – a high GMAT … Read more
The general perception is that the best U.S business schools offer two year MBA programs. Candidates looking for a good one year MBA consider options from the U.K (Cambridge, Oxford) as well as Europe (INSEAD, IMD) and Asia / India (ISB, IIM) among others. A one year MBA program in India or abroad may appeal … Read more
Officers who’ve served in the Indian army, navy, air force or any other related units (commando, NSG, paratroopers etc) in the armed forces face a strange and ironic situation. After serving the country for a major part of their career and discharging their duties in the toughest of environments, when they try to transition into … Read more
The MIT Sloan MBA offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is one of the best MBA programs on the planet. The MIT brand has a formidable reputation across the world. In MBA rankings, the MIT Sloan MBA ranks not just in the general category but also across specialty rankings for finance, entrepreneurship, Supply Chain … Read more
MBA applicants who are older than 30 years (or closer to 40) often ask these questions: – ‘Is it too late for a full-time MBA program?’ – ‘How do bschools look at MBA applicants over 30?’ – ‘After I cross 30 years, should I even try for full-time MBA programs?’ – ‘Will my age force … Read more
“I plan to apply to the top business schools in 2-3 years. What can I do during this period to build my profile for Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, INSEAD, London Business School, ISB…?” This is another of those frequently asked questions (FAQ) that we come across on various discussion threads that MBA Crystal Ball is active … Read more