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If you’re not a typical MBA student‚ you need an MBA program that isn’t typical. Get tips from a graduate admissions pro on finding the right business education program for you.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Susan Aaron | Source: Monster | Subjects: Choosing a Program, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

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Practically speaking, it’s time to rethink core concepts of management education.

Content: Article | Authors: Henry Mintzberg, Jonathan R. Gosling | Source: strategy+business | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Though it might not guarantee a promotion or career advancement in the current job market, having an MBA in hand is still an achievement IT pros respect. A new MBA certification program may also be a good move, given increasing career competition.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: David Southgate | Source: TechRepublic | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

It will cost more than $100,000 to earn a degree at an elite business school. Just one problem: There’s little real evidence that it will enhance your career.

Content: Article | Author: Andy Raskin | Source: Business 2.0 | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Article takes a look at the recent trend of American students and faculty taking up residence at European MBA programs.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subjects: International MBA Issues, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Manufacturers find plentiful pool of M.B.A. graduates, but competition for their services is keen.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

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

Are MBA programs finally starting to deliver the qualities that companies need in the recruits they hire?

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

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

MEETUP is a free service designed to use the Internet to connect groups with common interests. The MEETUP folks have hand-picked 11,409 (and growing) good meetup spots in 540 cities in 22 countries. This link is to the page dedicated to prospective MBAs (with scheduled MEETUPs for every 3rd Monday of the month). As of 7/10/02 there are only 2 people registered but … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Source: MEETUP | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

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

How a growing cadre of newly stamped MBAs are helping the armed forces battle inefficiency.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: 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

“Think formal education helps in business? Think again. Chief executives who went to graduate school don’t seem to make any more money for their shareholders than those with no advanced degree. MBAs may actually do worse than those with no advanced degree, although they fare better than lawyers.”

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

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

Yahoo! has compiled a good collection of articles on topics such as:
– Choosing a Program
– Applying and Getting In
– Paying for B-School
– Surviving B-School

Note: Most of the articles are from The Princeton Review or Kaplan Test Prep.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Subject: 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

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