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Berkeley Haas is the second oldest business school in the United States. It is also the only b-school to be founded by a woman. A gift by Cora Jane Flood in 1898—her residence and a 550-acre plot—to the University of California, Berkeley, led to the establishment of what is now the Haas Business School. Today, … Read more
Money matters need experts who understand how money matters. And an MBA that trains in financial wizardry is one of the most competitive, lucrative and in-demand MBA specializations on both sides of the interview table – MBA in Finance applicants and the employers waiting to snatch them at graduation.
Aditya Shankar, a marketing professional and an MBA aspirant, attended an MBA fair in Bengaluru and came back a little underwhelmed. If you’re attending an MBA fair in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai or any other Indian city, Aditya feels his experience and lessons will help. He covers the format of an MBA fair, … Read more
HR is not a silo or narrow function; it is a dynamic career path that touches all aspects of a company. – Sandy Kinnett [Vanderbilt Owen] In today’s fast-paced business world, the Human Resources (HR) team is not just responsible for recruiting and training new employees or managing employee relations and compensation, but also needs … Read more
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is the longest established business school in Asia. This gives it a big first-mover advantage and clear vision in nurturing business leaders. CUHK MBA has been ranked 64th in the world by the Financial Times in 2023. Around 40 students (63% female) with an average age of 29.6, … Read more
There’s a growing concern among MBA applicants about the ever-increasing cost of attending a top MBA program. Over the years, some of the questions candidates have remain unchanged. Do MBA salaries justify the growing tuition costs? What is the RoI of a top MBA from USA? How long will it take to repay the education … Read more
So many schools. So little time… A giant step in the onerous process of MBA application is, in its most basic description, awareness. Picking a list of business schools is like selecting your most desired dishes in a rather humongous buffet. You need the appetite to taste what you want. And, it is you who … Read more
What’s it like to study in France as an international student? What happens in the class and outside? How do internships and placements work? What are the challenges to be aware of? Pranjali Apurva answers all these questions in the article below.
Ask any international MBA student (or aspirant) about their top concerns about studying in the United States and you’ll find two that pop up frequently. At the pre-MBA stage, it’s financing. During and after the MBA, it’s about (not) having enough time in the U.S. to search for the right job.
A lot of introverted applicants shy away from applying to the top MBA programs. The fear of other extroverted classmates having them for breakfast seems very real. Then there are applicants from unconventional industries (such as non-profit) who have similar fears – what if they can’t keep pace with the aggressively competitive corporate guys? Sai … Read more
Merchant navy officer, Akhil Nair, describes his experiences at HKUST – a top ranking MBA in Hong Kong.
How easy or difficult is it for international students to study and live in India? Andrew Wilson completed his MBA from the Indian School of Business (ISB), a top ranking MBA program in India. His shares his experience of being an American student in India, the differences and similarities between studying in India vs USA, … Read more