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America’s graduate management programs are trying to be all things to all constituencies. Which means they’re serving nobody well – least of all American business.

Content: Article | Author: Paul O. Gaddis | Source: strategy+business | Subject: MBA Related

Not necessarily in B-school, where too many focus too little on doing the right thing — despite the rash of corporate scandals.

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Content: Article | Author: Brian Hindo | Source: BusinessWeek | Subjects: Ethics, MBA Related

The Application Trends Survey is an informal annual survey designed to take a snapshot of the demand for management education by comparing changes in application volume. Year over year comparisons for women and international applicants are analyzed. In addition, industry trends-e.g., electronic application use and changes in class size-are also tracked.

This information has allowed GMAC and business schools to monitor the demand for graduate … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Source: Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Content: Book | Authors: Alan Mendonca, Matt Symonds | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Social responsibility has captured the attention of a new generation of MBA students. At a time when trust and benevolence are scarce, these students aim higher. Here’s how.

Content: Article | Author: Ryan Underwood | Source: Fast Company | Subjects: MBA Related, Social Responsibility (ESG)

Graduate Management Admission Council conducted its first survey of graduating MBAs during March and April of 2000-the GLOBAL MBA SURVEYSM. Survey respondents were asked to provide permanent email addresses if interested in participating in follow-up research. Seventy-seven percent of them did so. On September 1, 2001, GMAC launched its first survey of this group-MBA Perspectives: Career Decisions.

They answered questions on the following topics:
– Satisfaction … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Source: Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

In January 2002, the Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC) conducted a survey of the opinions, values, and expectations of corporate representatives who recruited MBAs during the past year. The goal was to collect systematically a factual set of information from a representative sample of these important “customers” of the MBA degree. The online survey questionnaire asked corporate respondents topical questions about their actual and estimated … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Source: Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

The Graduate Management Admission Council conducts a survey of the attitudes, values, and expectations of the graduating MBA class annually in order to collect systematically factual information from a representative sample of this important group.

Content: Article | Source: Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Content: Book | Author: Sherrie Gong Taguchi | Subjects: Human Resources, MBA Related

“Our line-up of essayists is, we believe, as distinguished as ever. It starts with two eminent deans – John Quelch (formerly of London Business School, now back at Harvard) and Xavier Gilbert and Peter Lorange of IMD. Both naturally promote the virtues of management education – Quelch praising the achievements of the MBA, notably in the United States, Lorange and Gilbert explaining how to make … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Source: European Business Forum (EBF) | Subjects: Education, MBA Related | Industry: Education / Training

“Since 1981, Concordia University has been hosting its prestigious MBA International Case Competition (MBA-ICC). The primary objective of this non-profit, student-organized event is to provide an enriching educational and social experience for all participants. Twenty-one years of experience has allowed us to grow into an international and highly recognized five-day, 30-team competition. Today, the Concordia MBA-ICC it is the largest and oldest MBA Case Competition … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Source: Concordia | Subjects: Case Related, MBA Related

In an uncertain economy, find out what rewards – and risks – come from pursuing an MBA degree. Research the effect of the downturn on MBA programmes and graduates. Learn what MBAs can do to position themselves best. Read MBA Outlook, a special report from The Economist Global Executive today

Content: Online Resource | Source: The Economist | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Use this site to print out a bingo card and take it with you to your next meeting. Mark the buzzwords as you hear them; the BINGO square is a free square. If you get five in a row (up, down, diagonally), shout “Bingo!”. You’ve won!

Editor’s Note: my MBA cohort actually played a variation of buzzword bingo with the catch being that when you … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Author: Karl Geiger | Subjects: Amusement / Leisure, MBA Related

BusinessWeek Online’s B-School Calendar will give you an idea of upcoming events at B-schools in the U.S. and around the world. You’ll find information on admissions receptions, application deadlines, networking events, alumni events, conferences, and much more.

Content: Online Resource | Source: BusinessWeek | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

You don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to ace the cases in a consulting-firm interview. In fact, a little preparation can make solving them seem, well, elementary.

Content: Article | Author: Michael K. Norris | Source: MBA Jungle | Subjects: Career, MBA Related

For international students who choose to return home after B-school, the challenges are just beginning.

Content: Article | Author: Paul Scott | Source: MBA Jungle | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Add an MBA to your resumé, and your earning potential can skyrocket. But a B-school education doesn’t come cheap. Find out how to get yourself the right financial aid package so you don’t start off your new career saddled with debt.

Content: Article | Author: Maurice J. Black | Source: MBA Jungle | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Your response to a classroom cold call can make your reputation—one way or the other. Here’s how to shine when the spotlight’s on you.

Content: Article | Author: Deirdre O’Scannlain | Source: MBA Jungle | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

A new study finds exceedingly few, despite more calls from students for such training. Among the leaders: Harvard.

Content: Article | Author: Mica Schneider | Source: BusinessWeek | Subjects: MBA Related, Social Responsibility (ESG)

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