MBA News Feed
As an MBA graduate or those just entering the field, it is essential to stay abreast of the latest industry related news. Both the business world and the state of the economy are ever changing and one must be aware of emerging trends, new government policies, company mergers, the stock market, etc. in order to maintain one's marketability. The following articles will keep you informed of developments as seen by top business schools, the media, trade journals and more. We encourage you to visit often to keep abreast of current developments covering a variety of topics focusing on the interests of all MBA graduates and students.
The Right Internship
The right internship can be the perfect opportunity for a challenging and professionally satisfying full time career. MBA students from Sloan School at Massachusetts Institute of Technology recently met with several biotechnology and high-tech industry professionals to better understand the availability of internships in the Boston area.
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International Partnerships with Top MBA Schools
News of new international partnerships with top MBA schools provides unique benefits for both current business school students as well as for prospective students. Understanding the direction that corporations are leaning towards in terms of development and research can be vital tools in predicting future hiring trends. Deutsche Bank recently announced an academic partnership with both the Booth Business School in Chicago as well as New York University's Stern School of Business. The international financial sector appears to be looking to North America more and more and students would be wise to consider these academic and research partnerships when contemplating internships as well as new career directions. Read the full story ...
MBA Jobs at Deloitte Consulting
Although the hiring numbers for many large companies are still in the low range one exception is Deloitte Consulting. They are currently recruiting upwards of 60 employees a week who have previous experience in the business and by the summer should see the total number grow to about 700. In addition to this Deloitte have about 800 MBAs and undergrads that have joined their ranks and are expected to offer the class of 2010 another 1,000 positions.
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MBA's searching for full time jobs
A survey of 1,500 companies world wide gives new optimism for MBA's searching for full time jobs. In a poll conducted by the Graduate Management Admissions Council 70% of companies stated that they intend to hire MBA graduates, which is a 6% increase from last year. Companies involved in the areas of pharmaceuticals, accounting, consulting, finance and healthcare seemed to be the most interested in hiring MBAs
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Anderson School of Business, UCLA
An essay submission is a routine part of any application process for MBA programs and in order to be considered they must be meticulously written. UCLA's Anderson School of Business has added a twist to the process for their 2011 class. Students were invited to submit an audio essay and although it was presented as a voluntary option about 70% of applicants chose to submit their essays through this format.
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MBA Programs Appears to be Proportionate
Even though the number of women who are accepted into MBA programs appears to be proportionate according to the total number of female applicants, the overall numbers are still much lower than males enrolled in MBA programs across the board. In junction with hosting MBA events throughout Canada, Queen's School of business has also initiated a number of programs designed to attract women into their MBA programs while offering them continued support in the course of their studies. As a result, Queen's has seen a steady increase in female MBA students and looks forward to experiencing a continued growth in the number of female MBA graduates.
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South Korea and China
With today's market place expanding in a global context, business and industry is increasingly in need of MBA professionals who have the knowledge and expertise it takes to excel in such a diverse climate. Business schools all over the world are recognizing the importance of incorporating an international component into their MBA programs. Attracting students from other countries greatly enhances the learning experience for all MBA students.
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Foreign Students Applying for MBA and EMBA Programs
As one of the most diverse countries in the world, Canada is quickly becoming one of the top choices for foreign students applying for MBA and EMBA programs. In addition to being recognized for its academic excellence, other factors such as life expectancy, overall GDP, extended three year work visas for graduates, etc. have contributed to the increase in MBA applications by students from abroad.
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