It`s official - the U.S. economy is in a recession, and economists predict it`s going to get worse before it gets better. With the job market tightening, large companies and even entire industries that used to snap up MBAs as soon as they graduated are...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series - Penn State University
Earn your MBA in two years through Penn State`s online MBA program. The iMBA is designed for managers who have work experience in fields such as business, engineering, health care, and technology, and seek to advance their careers in the global economic...
MBA Admission Authors
Whether you`re just starting to think about applying for an MBA or if you`re almost ready to mail in those applications, you likely have many questions about the choices you have to make before you eventually find the perfect school. Fulltime or...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series - University of Chicago GSB
We are the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Since 1898, we have produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Our rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms our students into confident,...
MBA Resources
With MBA-related websites, articles, blogs, rankings, organizations, events, books and podcasts, there is a wealth of information out there on business school. This time, we`re going to highlight just a few resources that can help you in your application...
Top Online MBA Programs
Think you need to quit your job and relocate in order to pursue an MBA? Think again. Many top-flight business schools are offering fully-accredited MBA programs either partially or completely online. These programs offer management professionals the...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series - Carlson School of Management
At the Carlson School of Management, business education exists at the intersection of theory and practice and has a key role in finding solutions to real-life business challenges. We approach business education from a global perspective. International...
Getting an MBA Later in Life
Are you ever too old to go for your MBA? If you`re feeling like the clock is ticking and you`re over thirty-five... this show is for you. You may already have a healthy salary but a nagging feeling that you can do better and move higher up the corporate...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series - The Wharton MBA
Wharton was founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school, and that spirit of innovation still drives the school today. Wharton offers a distinctively collaborative MBA experience, unparalleled academic and career resources, and a commitment to...
Getting Into a Top 10 MBA Program
To get into a Top 10 MBA program you need sky-high GMAT scores, a perfect GPA from an Ivy League school, fluency in five languages, a Nobel prize, and have already started your own successful company. Well, not quite. Though it may seem that way, the top...
Star Professors
Ever dreamed of studying under the business experts whose names you read in the papers and see on the news? Lots of MBA programs have ``star professors`` on their staff rosters. But what`s it like to work with them in the classroom? On this edition of...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series
Hawaii Pacific University`s Master of Arts in Organizational Change (MA/OC) emphasizes the management, design, implementation, and application of such change methods as continuous improvement and performance management. Students learn how to design...
Top One Year MBA Programs
Wouldn`t it be great if you could get your MBA in one year instead of the traditional two years? You`d save time, probably some money and get back to work faster. But before you decide, you should know a one year MBA is not for everyone. Who is a good...
Business School Admission`s Panel
Listen in on an Admission Panel with top business schools around the country. Admissions Directors from NYU Stern, Columbia and Wharton will field questions on a range of topics, all with one goal in mind: how you can beat the odds and gain admittance to...
Re-Applying to Business School After Being Rejected
There`s been an uptick of MBA applications and that means more competition. As more candidates are vying for the same number of seats at business schools, more applicants are unfortunately getting rejected. Some schools encourage you to reapply while...
MBA Admission Strategic Plan
So youre thinking about applying to business school? Its never too early to start building a strong application. Our guests will help you with the process by telling you the top things you can do now to help you get in next year. Find out when you should...
The Green MBA
The growing awareness of pollution, global warming, and rising sea levels is creating a stir in business education. ``Green`` courses have been added to curriculums and sustainable development programs are rising in popularity. Join us as we explore new...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series - UNC Kenan-Flagler OneMBA Program
Join us as we travel to business schools across the country and around the world to bring you an in-depth profile of life and times on campus. This time we travel to Washington, DC to spend a week with students from the OneMBA Program. Listen in as we...
Do Business Schools Prepare Good Managers
If you`ve got your eye on moving into a management position you`re probably seriously considering getting an MBA. Knowing that a business school degree will take a significant amount of time and money, you`re probably wondering if it`s a good move. Do...
MBA Salaries
According to recent compensation surveys, MBA salaries are on the rise. That`s good news for MBAs. In 2007, GMAC reported the average MBA starting salary ranged between $80 - $85,000. Many factors influence how much you`ll actually make. Years of...
Comparing GMAT Test Prep Companies
Business school applicants have been lining up to take the GMAT since 1954. This year it`s your turn. To help you prepare, we have interviewed the various test preparation companies to hear what they have to offer. They`ll discuss the different types of...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series - Hawai`i Pacific University
Join us as we travel to business schools across the country and around the world to bring you an in-depth profile of life and times on campus. This time we travel to Hawai`i to spend a week at Hawai`i Pacific University. Listen in as we meet with current...
Top 10 Tips for Getting Into Business School
Graduating from a top MBA program can mean a higher salary, wider name recognition, and greater career opportunities. Doors open and you have a certain level of pre-existing credibility. That`s also why top schools are tough to get into; everyone wants...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
The Ross School of Business is known for unique programming that develops leadership through action-based learning. Ross MBA students are challenged to apply their skills and develop new ones in team-based multidisciplinary projects. They work with peers...
The Best Time to Go For Your MBA
Its been a wide-held notion that in order to get the most out of an MBA education you need at least a few years of working experience. Business schools compounded the theory by favoring candidates with solid work experience and turning out classes with...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series - RSM Erasmus University
Join us as we travel to business schools across the country and around the world to bring you an in-depth profile of life and times on campus. The RSM Erasmus University International Full-time MBA Programme focuses on conducting ``business beyond...
Creating the Killer MBA Application
Admissions deadlines are fast approaching but you don`t want to rush to the finish line. Your goal is to build the best possible application package. That means covering all your bases. Have you written essays that are full of detail and free of errors?...
Application Essays and Recommendations
Get ready to think hard, dig deep and do a little soul searching: youre about to tackle your MBA application essays. The essay section is the single most important part of your entire application which you can control. So put the test scores and the GPA...
MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series - UCLA Anderson School of Management
UCLA Anderson School of Management, established in 1935, is regarded among the very best business schools in the world. UCLA Anderson faculty are ranked #1 in ``Intellectual Capital`` by BusinessWeek and are renowned for their teaching excellence and...
Comparing Admission Consultants
All reputable admission consultants claim to be mentors and coaches to applicants rather than essay-writers who will write & complete your application from start to finish. But how do you determine if a consultant is right for you and your application...
