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High-tech accoutrements such as podcasts, clickers, and digital cameras are changing the traditional MBA experience.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Meredith Bodgas | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Business School News

This is a short post from Seth Godin’s blog. The key idea: “The fact is, though, that unless you want to be a consultant or an i-banker (where a top MBA is nothing but a screen for admission) it’s hard for me to understand why this is a better use of time and money than actual experience combined with a dedicated reading of 30 or … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Seth Godin | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

The Personal MBA bills itself as “a way to learn about business by working and reading well-selected books and blogs on topics of interest to you. This will allow you to pick up valuable business concepts and ideas without spending a great deal of time and money completing a traditional MBA program.”

Content: Online Resource | Author: Josh Kaufman | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

One is a popularity contest. Another is a number cruncher’s dream. As business school rankings proliferate, readers wonder: What do they actually measure?
And whom do they serve?

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Jennifer Reese | Source: Stanford University | Subject: MBA Program Rankings

Despite a slump in student satisfaction, executive programs generally remain a good investment, say BW’s Louis Lavelle and Geoff Gloeckler

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: BusinessWeek | Subjects: Executive Programs, MBA Program Rankings

Many business schools are upping the ante to compete in the rankings game. Ultimately, the costs to the learning environment may simply be too high.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Andrew J. Policano | Source: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) | Subject: MBA Program Rankings

Concerned by the proliferation of media rankings and their potential for negative impact, The Committee on Issues in Management Education appointed a task force to explore the effects on business schools as well as AACSB International’s role in defining quality in MBA programs and assisting prospective students to decide among program alternatives. This report articulates the task force findings and offers several recommendations.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) | Subject: MBA Program Rankings

The two B-schools declined to provide data for The Economist’s rankings — so they were dropped. Will other schools follow?

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subjects: Business School News, MBA Program Rankings

For career advancement, why do so many MBAs swear by their degrees? The reasons have less to do with number crunching and more to do with the credibility, confidence and broader perspective their business education has afforded them.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Jennifer deJong | Source: Monster | Subject: About the MBA Degree

Employers are seeking to build bench strength in corporate citizenship.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Ron Alsop | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

Seeking a broader worldview and an M.B.A.? Plenty of programs are eager to help you.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Ron Alsop | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: International MBA Issues

Business schools are increasingly coming under attack for the quality of MBAs they churn out. Senior executives complain that these individuals lack an appropriate level of experience with practical application of the skills they have been taught. Corporations can’t seem to get it right either, with training that often lacks significant focus on critical thinking and general skills. With ethical scandals running rampant and corporate … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Doug Lynch | Source: Focus | Subject: Executive Programs

Want to discuss what the B-school application process is really like? Or share ways to boost your GMAT scores? Or even wax philosophical on management theory? Now, you can by signing up to keep a blog at BusinessWeek Online (free registration required). As a BW Online blogger, you’ll be able to post photos, rate other bloggers, and more.

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

The Forbes biennial ranking of business schools ranks schools based on return on investment–meaning compensation five years after graduation minus tuition and the forgone salary during school.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: Forbes | Subject: MBA Program Rankings

Claims to be “your all-inclusive MBA guide!” Seems, from a quick review, to be a lot of topics covered but each one done very lightly. Your comments would be helpful.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: MBAMap.com | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

A research paper entitled “What’s Really Wrong with U.S. Business Schools” shines a light on what has become a growing dilemma for business school deans-the yearly scorecard that assigns numerical rankings to selected business programs. The paper describes a “dysfunctional competition for media rankings that leads schools to divert resources from investment in knowledge creation and other important areas to short-term strategy aimed at improving … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Authors: Harry DeAngelo, Jerold L. Zimmerman, Linda DeAngelo | Source: Social Science Research Network (SSRN) | Subjects: MBA Related, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

The winner of a business-simulation game will collect a free pass to an M.B.A. program.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Ron Alsop | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Business School News

Perri Capell on what to consider when choosing a graduate business-school program (specifically, University of Phoenix).

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Perri Capell | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subjects: Choosing a Program, Online & Distance MBA

Students increasingly are pursuing part-time online and executive M.B.A.s. But recruiters have their doubts.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Ron Alsop | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: About the MBA Degree

Students at some top-ranked B-schools have a secret. It’s something they can’t share even if it means losing a job offer. It’s one some have worked hard for and should be proud of, but instead they keep it to themselves. The secret is their grades.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Business School News