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Part of the human-edited About website; find lots of topics pertaining to the MBA degree.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: About.com | Subjects: About the MBA Degree, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Some 25% to 35% of students at many top B-schools pursue two degrees at once, up from 15% to 20% just a few years ago. Schools offer anywhere from a handful of dual-degree programs to the University of Michigan’s 25–and the list is growing.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Rebecca Weber | Source: BusinessWeek | Subjects: About the MBA Degree, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Here’s how to decide whether pursuing an MBA the right move for you

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Jennifer Merritt | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: About the MBA Degree

You bet it can–and in our 1st Annual Top 100 Entrepreneurial Colleges and Universities, we reveal which U.S. schools do it best.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Authors: David Newton, Mark Henricks | Source: Entrepreneur magazine | Subjects: About the MBA Degree, MBA Program Rankings

Industry players debate the pros and cons of that sheepskin, with an emphasis on how appropriate an MBA is for entrepreneurs-to-be.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: Business 2.0 | Subjects: About the MBA Degree, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Whether you’re thinking of taking an MBA as a career break or simply out of interest, Peter Calladine, Educational Services Manager at the Association of MBAs, attempts to answer all your questions. What’s involved, which institutions offer them, and what they do for your career prospects.

Editor’s Note: Though the original link is dead, you can still read this online thanks to the Internet Archive … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Peter Calladine | Source: BBC | Subject: About the MBA Degree

You love finance‚ you love accounting and you want to get ahead. Will a CPA designation take you where you want to go‚ or should you pursue an MBA? What’s the difference‚ and how do you know which is right for you?

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Dona DeZube | Source: Monster | Subject: About the MBA Degree

A new survey finds that, even in a down economy, MBAs hold their value.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Stephen Taub | Source: CFO Publishing | Subjects: About the MBA Degree, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

This article from FT.com’s MBA Planet section takes a look at the following topics:
– mba magic
– the mba: past, present and future
– why do people take an mba?
– is the mba still the best option?
– b-school: good and bad

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: About the MBA Degree

Find useful general MBA information and guides as well as rankings, with a bias towards Asia (and Malaysia in particular).

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subjects: About the MBA Degree, International MBA Issues

Joint degrees are a hot trend among B-school students. It’s twice the work, but the payoffs can be huge. How can you tell if a joint degree is right for you? Jungle talks to MBAs who completed one and lived to tell about it.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subjects: About the MBA Degree, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Takes a look at research by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) into the factors affecting MBA salaries.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subjects: About the MBA Degree, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Tips to help you decide if going to business school is the right move for you.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subjects: About the MBA Degree, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

“Regardless of your reasons, if you are contemplating attending graduate school to obtain your MBA, you should read this article before you make your final decision. This article will take you through all the important issues you need to contemplate before making your decision of whether — and when — to obtain your MBA.”

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: About the MBA Degree

Should you go to business school? If so, how do you get in? And if you go, what will you take away? If you want to pass the B-school test, take a lesson from some B-school students.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subjects: About the MBA Degree, Getting In

Professors, faculty members, and second-year students at ten of America’s most recognized business schools contribute survival advice and lessons.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: Fast Company | Subject: About the MBA Degree

Written by a Malaysian student who entered an MBA program in the U.S. this article may be useful for international students. Topics include:
– Thinking about doing an MBA?
– Where to start?
– Typical profile/requirements of an MBA student
– Time planning
– The GMAT and TOEFL Test
– Research the School
– MBA Costs
– Managing Expectations
– … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: About the MBA Degree

Whether you’re thinking of taking an MBA as a career break or simply out of interest, Clive Wildish, Head of Business Skills and Strategy at the Oxford Brookes Business School, attempts to answer all your questions. What’s involved, which institutions offer them, and what they do for your career prospects.

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Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: About the MBA Degree

short but good overview

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: About the MBA Degree

This elaborate graphic (a three-page pullout in the printed magazine) comprises a series of tables and mini-charts that follow the journey of a prospective MBA student. This figurative trip down the yellow brick road starts with the admissions process and ends with a degree — and a new job. Included among the many statistical points are demographic breakdowns of the MBA student body, charactistics of … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: About the MBA Degree