Double or Nothing? The Pros and Cons of a Joint Degree

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.

BusinessWeek Part-Time MBA Comparator

BusinessWeek Online’s Part-Time MBA Comparator lets you find out how part-time MBA programs at B-schools across the world stack up against each other. Here you can make side-by-side comparisons of up to four programs from BusinessWeek Online’s list of more than 240 schools.

BusinessWeek’s Part-Time MBA Search

Which Part-Time MBA Program Is Right for You? Use BusinessWeek Online’s Part-Time MBA Search to find the programs that match your criteria. From the results page, click on school names for part-time MBA profiles, where you’ll find survey data, e-mail addresses for admission, financial aid, and career center directors, and links to school Web sites.

Yahoo! Business School Articles

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.

The Value of an MBA Degree

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

Manhattan GMAT

Comprhensive GMAT Prep information with the links to all major b-schools.

MBA Outlook

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

Application Game Plans (for all personality types)

If you thought applying to college was a royal pain, wait until you get a load of the business school application process. You’ve got a lot of work ahead of you, to say the least…To help you out, The Princeton Review has developed application game plans for three types of business school applicants.

Family Ties: Balancing Marriage with B-school

What is it like to be married in a sea of singles? Some 30 percent of business school students struggle to balance wedded bliss (5 percent also have kids!) with the rigorous demands of B-school. Here’s how a few couples have made it work, and even added value to their relationship.

B-School Incubates Winning ‘Green Screen’

This article takes a look at the development of an elective field studies project on Natural Capitalism at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. The result: a Legacy Fund that the school is considering as a unique part of a leadership track on sustainable business.

BusinessWeek’s Part-Time MBA Profiles

“This year, we’ve expanded our coverage of part-time MBA programs by reviewing more schools and packing profiles with extra data. Scan these 242 profiles to determine which MBA programs fit your needs and lifestyle. BusinessWeek doesn’t rank part-time MBA programs, but if you study the profiles below, or search for a part-time program that’s in line with your goals, you should be able to find … [ Read more ]

Ranking the rankers

Tim Dickson, EBF executive Editor has written an acerbic critique on business school rankings.

Who Should Get an MBA – And Who Shouldn’t

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

Inside the B-school Interview

If you want admissions officers hanging on your every word rather than sneak-checking their watches, take a look at this Jungle guide.

Questions to Ask Online MBA Schools

A quick-and-dirty list of 20 useful questions to use when investigating an online MBA

Admissions: Admit One

Getting into an MBA program is no easy task these days. Check out our tips on where, when, and how to apply for your ticket to the best B-school for you.

The Master of Business Administration: Is the MBA Worth the Time, Effort, and Cost?

“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.”

Ace the GMAT

Experts say that acing the GMAT doesn’t guarantee you’ll get into business school, but a low score can definitely keep you out. So how can you make sure you’re in the running? Check out our GMAT cheat sheet to learn how to tame the test.