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Fundamentally, the content is the same, but program delivery will impact your personal experience. As with all other aspects of career transitions, there is no single “right” answer, but identifying the right fit for you is a matter of “trade-offs.” Here are a few to consider.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Rose Martinelli | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: About the MBA Degree

A shortcut to answering the most common type of math problem on the GMAT can save test-takers a lot of time and effort.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: GMAT

Rose Martinelli, formerly the longtime admissions director at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, looks at evaluating educational options by defining two of the most common academic pathways—subject-focused master’s degrees and MBA degree programs.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Choosing a Program

Tracy Yun, founder and chief executive officer of Manhattan Elite Prep, offers advice on taking the Graduate Management Admission Test.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: GMAT

This is the era of entrepreneurship. Even staid universities are being transformed. A recent Kauffman Foundation study revealed that today, over 1,500 U.S. colleges and universities offer some form of entrepreneurship training, whereas only a handful did just 15 years ago. However, as quickly as university entrepreneurial programs proliferate, students’ expectations from them are morphing.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Tim Faley | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: About the MBA Degree

The fastest-growing segment of bachelor’s degree holders applying to MBA programs is anathema to some top admissions officers: former business majors.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Erin Zlomek | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Getting In

Clever questions allow B-schools to gain insights into applicants. They also give applicants a chance to stand out in a crowded field.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Getting In

Business school electives have taken a turn for the creative, tackling everything from New York City’s problems to health care to humanitarian relief.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: About the MBA Degree

For some aspiring entrepreneurs, business school is like protective bubble wrap. Students get to leverage the experiences of faculty and alumni to test their ideas. Prize money doled out at business plan competitions allows for experimentation. And the support of student entrepreneurship circles may take some of the sting out of pursuing a solo endeavor. But do some schools provide more support than others when … [ Read more ]

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Erin Zlomek | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: MBA Program Rankings

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The MBA has traditionally been known as a general management degree, but that’s starting to change as students look to get an edge in a more competitive job market. Increasingly, students are pushing aside the bread-and-butter MBA degree in favor of one with a unique specialization, like aviation or football.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Alison Damast | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: About the MBA Degree

Self-funded executive MBA students want career services comparable to those offered full-time MBAs. EMBA programs seek a middle ground

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Executive Programs

To diminish the role of admissions consultants, B-schools need to change the application process. For starters, they should downplay essays.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Alex Fleming | Source: BusinessWeek | Subjects: Getting In, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

You’ve been admitted at two or more top MBA programs. How do you decide which offer to accept? Start by looking to your future

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Choosing a Program

These five, with 109 years of collective experience, bring business alive, know their students’ names, and help them find jobs.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Kiah Lau Haslett | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

One of the biggest challenges new MBA students face is time management. But making a few key decisions in advance makes for a smoother transition.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources

At some schools, MBA orientation is becoming less about building trust and more about getting the incoming class up to speed on business fundamentals.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Kiah Lau Haslett | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: Business School News

For many, the toughest part about going to B-school is the lectures, case studies, and team projects—but a little preparation goes a long way.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: About the MBA Degree

Tablet technology is beginning to transform case studies from straightforward narratives into complex and changeable plots—a metamorphosis nearly a century in the making.

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

What follows is a roundup of some of the most popular GMAT test-prep programs available, with information on prices, offerings, unique features, and the types of students who succeed most with each option. Also listed: each provider’s Beat the GMAT rating (one to five stars), which are based on user reviews at the Beat the GMAT website.

Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Francesca Di Meglio | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: GMAT