The Learning Curve

A basic look at online MBA options and considerations.

B-Schools: Should You Go for It?

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

Do MBAs really matter?

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

The Triple Bottom Line: Student Activists Demand More from B-Schools

The idea that it is the business of business schools to teach future execs how to solve social and environmental problems has been slowly infiltrating B-schools around the world. But socially-conscious students are interested in changing more than their curricula; they also want to change the way businesses behave. Knowledge@Wharton looks at a variety of new B-school initiatives that are attracting students interested in “using … [ Read more ]

Todo MBA

An MBA portal in Spanish:

“la central de recursos para todos aquellos relacionados con el mundo de los MBA. Te ofrecemos multitud de recursos, comenzando por la más completa GUÍA DE MBA que se imparten en España.”

MBA Guide (2)

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 ]

U.S. News & World Report Online Graduate Programs Listing

A listing of programs professionally accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business along with basic statistics.

MBA Boot Camp

Are you ready for business school? MBA Boot Camp will help you prepare for all of the upcoming challenges and opportunities by guiding you through admissions, academics, post-MBA careers and the overall MBA experience. Taught by distinguished professors, industry practitioners and recent MBA graduates, MBA Boot Camp will help you gain the knowledge, skills and insights necessary to get into and excel at … [ Read more ]

Traditional Values

Business schools, which benefited from the spectacular economic growth of the late 1990s, face a more challenging future that raises questions on how the sector needs to respond.

The Ivory Chateau

Is INSEAD the ultimate global b-school?

An interview with David Wilson, President, GMAC

The average GMAT scores of a test taker with non-US citizenship is 537. This compares to the average for US citizens of 523…learn more by reading this interview.

Introduction to open & distance learning

A detailed look at the concept of open and distance learning.

MBA Exchange admissions consulting services

Free, no-obligation evaluation for admission to a top MBA program. Also provides one-on-one admissions consulting services.

MBAs – What Are They Good For?

This article examines the importance of assessing the benefits of a MBA relative to an individual’s career.

Texas’ Turner Talks MBA Admissions

Matt Turner, Director of Admissions at the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business discusses a wide range of admissions topics.

Editor’s Note: I partly added this because UT Austin is my alma mater (and I loved it there) and partly because some of the issues discussed really apply to any top program and applicants should be aware of them.

Network of International Business Schools (NIBS)

The Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) is a group of business schools from around the world which believe that the internationalization of business and the globalization of the economy are essential elements in the evolution of managerial practices.

NIBS members believe that higher education and training must integrate a strong international dimension, including the practice of foreign languages, the study of comparative management techniques … [ Read more ]

DegreeInfo.com

Degree Info is a distance learning and online learning discussion group and information portal. It was born out of alt.education.distance, an unmoderated Usenet newsgroup that had long served as a forum for the topic of distance learning discussions. Read the About Us section for a fairly entertaining history…