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The recession has made many companies enact a hiring freeze that has prevented job seekers from finding positions. However, some economic analysts believe that MBA students may have the extra edge when applying to jobs. Read more about finding job security with an MBA...
Many MBA programs offer tutorials in business that teaches individuals the inner workings of the business world. Some MBA students walk away with a knowledge that will help get them far in the corporate world. Read more about using an MBA in the business world....
It's been no secret that the job market is not what it used to be. The national unemployment rate is 9.7 percent and millions of Americans are out of jobs. However, MBAs are staying positive and continuing their hunt, finding jobs with their help of their MBA programs. Read more about job hunting with an MBA degree...
Seen as one of the most esteemed degrees in higher education, an MBA can attract people from all walks of life. Many individuals who make a lot of money turn to an MBA program so they can learn how to properly manage their funds as well as make good investments and business decisions. Read more about the benefits of an MBA degree...
For many prospective MBA students, the admissions process could be a little intimidating. However, there are many programs that are specifically tailored towards individuals who are facing this problem that can help guide the students in the right direction. Read more about admission advice for MBA school...
The economy has left millions of Americans out of work, some of them being MBAs. Although an MBA degree may make it easier to find a job, some individuals are still struggling. Read more about job hunting with an MBA degree...
Some people may believe that MBA programs specifically focus on business. However, there are many other career opportunities that an MBA could adapt their knowledge to. Read more about an MBA graduate in technology...
Many MBAs have graduated into a tough job market as the recession has prevented a number of firms from hiring. Read more about MBA job potential from bill...
As some companies are beginning to cut their recruitment time, MBA programs are looking to offer the best in technology so that students may be interviewed via webcam, according to The Wall Street Journal. Read more about applying for a job with an MBA degree...
Although the job market may be tight, holding an MBA degree may give the extra edge to professionals looking to impress their potential employers. Read more about hunting down jobs with an MBA degree...
An MBA program can provide an individual with a multitude of knowledge that can be applied into various fields. Because of this, many MBA degree holders find themselves in executive positions in different corporations. Read more about rising in the tech industry with an MBA...
Many students enroll in MBA programs with the intention of learning more about the business world. Some MBAs have enrolled in programs that focus in the ethical side of the industry, in the hope that it will provide insight to better business decisions. Read more about ethical MBA management...
The majority of MBA students usually enter their programs with prior business experience. However, military veterans who are pursuing their MBA degrees often do not have the luxury of corporate experience. Read more about earning an MBA as a veteran...
Many MBAs on Wall Street have been on a roller coaster when it comes to trying to stabilize the economy. Since the market crash of 2008, many businesses have seen a drastic decrease in profits. Read more about business spikes with loan promises...
MBA programs are known for taking an in depth look into society's current business and financial issues in order to pick apart what went wrong during the financial collapse in 2008 and come up with solutions to avoiding a similar situation. Read more about keeping a business stable with an MBA...
Although MBA programs are still noticing a gender gap between males and females, average salaries for each gender are beginning to be on an equal playing field. Read more about MBA salaries between genders...
Because many industries remain at a lull in terms of hiring and productivity, MBAs are looking for careers in fields they know are flourishing, such as healthcare. Read more about opportunities for MBA graduates...
A recent study by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) recently conducted a study to determine what the job market has been like for the MBA graduates of 2009. Read more about employment prospects for MBA graduates...
Many MBAs take temp jobs or internships as a way to get into their field and make contacts. For many MBA programs, these kinds of jobs are a requirement as they can provide experience that could lead to higher positions. Read more about filling employment gaps with an MBA...
Despite Goldman Sachs coming under fire for their way of running their business, which some analysts deem unethical and controversial, they managed to have a productive year in 2009, which could result in some record-breaking bonuses, according to The New York Times. Read more about the benefits of an MBA degree...
Proving that an MBA degree can be incredibly versatile, one man is using his degree to join the information technology (IT) field. Read more about success with an MBA degree...
Sometimes, one of the benefits of enrolling in an MBA program is meeting all of the impressive guest lecturers. Ranging from executive businessmen to public figures, sometimes the lecturer can be one of the most inspiring parts of the whole MBA class. Read more about starting your own business...
In an economy that could be defined as fluctuating at best, MBAs have faced an increasingly tight job market. Read more about increasing pay with an MBA education...
One woman, recently appointed to be the University of Buffalo's career services director, seems to have taken her MBA and chosen to help others fulfill their career goals. According to a university news release, Arlene Kakus is to take on this role as of February 1, 2010. Read more about helping others with an MBA degree...
The United States economy did its best to repair itself during the fourth quarter of 2009, growing at the fastest pace it has in the past six years, according to The New York Times. The gross domestic product expanded 5.7 percent in the fourth quarter, which was beyond analysts' expectations. Read more about MBA business opportunities around the corner...
It may be a good time for individuals to return to school and get their MBA degree as many women are reporting they're no longer advancing into top jobs due to the recession. Read more about increasing your pay with an MBA...
Although the economy is still slowly recovering, MBA graduates are beginning to see bright spots in the job market with start-up, alternative energy and high technology companies looking to hire on more people. Read more about MBA employment prospects...
MBA students who are looking for job opportunities should pay special attention to dealing with job recruiters. Read more about landing a job with an MBA degree...
MBA programs are trying to throw some extra incentives to decrease the gender gap. Read more about women with MBAs in business...
Students graduating from an MBA program may be seeing some good news for job searching on the horizon. Read more about the MBA job market...
The environment continues to dictate the actions of various forms of business as many companies look to become energy efficient. Green MBAs are now a hot commodity among business school students. Read more about earning a green MBA...
While only 30 percent of MBA programs were made up of women 10 years ago, the average business school is now made up of 37 percent females, according to the Financial Times. Read more about opening opportunities with an MBA...
Many MBAs strive to get the newest technology to incorporate into their business life. As many companies come out with new software, individuals clamor at the chance to get the most up-to-date systems. Read more about tools of the MBA trade...
Silicon Valley may be a desired place of the past. While many tech-savvy MBAs used to consider the California city to be the Mecca of employment, students are now turning to other areas for careers. Read more about MBA employment options...
The job market has been on the minds of many MBAs as their programs come to an end and they need to search for a career. Also, some MBAs may have been laid off at the start of the recession, causing them to look for possible employment opportunities. Read more about advantages with an MBA degree...
As many MBAs are finding that the job market is not what it used to be, many MBA students are looking to rework the way they search for jobs. Read more about getting ahead in the job market with an MBA...
Many people who enroll in MBA programs find themselves changing their career paths to suit their new qualifications. Students also may find themselves open to an array of networking possibilities that could help them in their career transition. Read more about networking with an MBA...
One MBA student stood up to the government and won, potentially helping thousands of other MBAs deduct their tuition costs from their taxes. Read more about financing an MBA degree...
Students just completing their MBA program may find business opportunities starting to rise in the Los Angeles, California, area. Read more about MBA benefits in California...
Some MBA students need all the help they can get when it comes to paying for tuition, which is why some organizations try to offer financial assistance without having to go through a grant program. Read more about the MBAs in the tournament...
The recession has changed the job-hunting framework for many adults. Many individuals are enrolling in grad schools and MBA programs to further their credentials so when the job market does open, they're better prepared for interviews because of training and knowledge. Read more about advancing with an MBA degree...
MBAs may be breathing a sigh of relief as the newest unemployment numbers for December come in. Although there were 85,000 jobs lost for the month, which was much higher than expected, the business sector appeared to avoid the brunt. Read more about durability in the MBA job market...
Even though an MBA can teach students the fundamentals of business, it may be a good idea to get to know some of the newest software and gadgets, as many companies attempt to use the most efficient technology. Read more about pairing knowledge of technology with an MBA degree...
Individuals who believe that MBA degrees only lead to business ventures are wrong. While an MBA is considered an esteemed degree in the business world, it can also open a lot of doors to other ventures. Read more about creativity with an MBA degree...
MBAs on Wall Street got a big welcome back into the New Year as stocks soared. Shares pushed much higher as many workers returned after a long weekend. Read more about MBA opportunities in the new year...
According to a former FBI agent, MBA students and business executives may want to pay attention to their client's body language if they want to be successful. Read more about tricks for MBAs in business...
While some individuals chose to ride out the economic crisis by furthering their education through an MBA program, they may be graduating into a more stable economy. Read more about hiring prospects for MBAs...
Students just graduating from an MBA program may want to consider heading to the Midwest to try business ventures in areas like Chicago. Read more about activity in the business world...
Those who are in an MBA program know that the economy can be affected with even the slightest event. The holiday weekend led to some good news on Wall Street when holiday shoppers exceeded expectations. Read more about the positive Wall Street trend...
An MBA could lead to positions in some of the top firms in the country. Goldman Sachs, which has come under fire during the recession, is teaming up with billionaire Warren Buffett to help small business owners further their education. Read more about funding a small business...
Those who are graduating from an MBA program may be seeing a surge in hybrid careers that pair their field of study to the growing technology field. Read more about MBA opportunities in tech...
Analysts believe that the recent surge of temporary hiring could not only lead to a full-time position, but it also offers a light at the end of the tunnel. Read more about getting your foot in the door with an MBA...
While there is no question that banks were hit hard by the recession, some of the MBAs in the financial field are remaining hopeful as they continue to see slight improvements. As the year draws to a close, insiders are hopeful that next year will continue to edge closer to success. Read more about MBA prospects in the next year...
Small businesses create jobs, meaning such companies play a big role in the country's economic recovery. For this reason, MBAs might be happy to hear that a bill that could spur entrepreneurial activity was just passed. Read more about financing options for MBAs...
MBAs on Wall Street may be seeing more good news now that it has been announced that technology companies' profits could be the saving grace for all other businesses. Read more about MBA opportunities in technology...
Students just completing their MBA program may see a rise in job opportunities. PricewaterhouseCoopers' Private Company Trendsetter Barometer released survey results indicating 57 percent of CEOs plan to increase their employer expenses in the next 12-18 months. Read more about MBA employment prospects...
Graduates of an MBA program who are looking to start their own small business may find it easier to get a loan than before. Read more about funding your own business...
Students on the cusp of graduating with an MBA degree may want to begin their job search over the holiday season. Read more about the MBA job market...
Good news may be on the way for students finishing their MBA programs. The Greater Washington Board of Trade recently conducted a survey on business executives and found that the economy may start to brighten and the number of job opportunities could rise. Read more about MBA employment prospects...
Thanks to the knowledge obtained while earning their MBA degrees, many business strategists are comfortable discussing a variety of subjects that relate to the short-term and long-term activities of companies. Read more about networking with an MBA...
This spring, a business school in Maryland will host an event that was organized specifically for MBAs. Read more about MBA networking opportunities...
The results of a recent business confidence index suggest MBAs and other professionals became more optimistic about the economy in November. Read more about MBA employment prospects...
Business school students and recent MBA graduates could be affected by healthcare reform when they eventually begin looking for jobs. Read more about MBA graduate benefits...
Moses Harris is a student-athlete at California State University in Fresno, according to The Collegian. Although he is the starting strong safety for the school's football team, he is also working toward an MBA. Read more about Moses Harris' MBA ambitions...
The recession has much of the country wondering when an economic rebound will lead to employment opportunities for MBAs and other professionals. Read more about business employment prospects...
Many MBA students decide to use the summer between their first and second year of business school to participate in an internship program to gain relevant work experience when they graduate. Read more about getting ahead with an MBA...
Some people believe the knowledge that students obtain through conventional and online MBA courses is only useful in the business world, which isn't always the case. Read more about MBAs in politics...
Individuals who are interested in business might like to know that it is never too late to start an MBA program or launch a small company. Read more about experienced MBA entrepreneurs...
MBAs and small businesswomen might be interested to know that a special event that's tailored to their needs will take place this winter. Read more about MBA training for women...
Several senators recently delivered speeches discussing the effects of healthcare reform on MBAs, entrepreneurs and other small business owners. Read more about MBA opportunities in the near future...
MBAs and entrepreneurs were recently offered an opportunity to win small business grants from a voice and data service company, the top two contestants of which were announced on November 17. Read more about launching a business idea...
The results of a survey conducted by an email marketing company suggest that some MBAs, entrepreneurs and small businessmen and women support public healthcare. Read more about MBA job benefits...
Students who are in the process of earning their MBAs or have just finished business school and want to launch their own startup might be interested to know that the U.S. Center for Entrepreneurship (USCFE) recently announced its Business Blunders and Lessons Learned initiative. Read more about avoiding business pitfalls...
The CEO of the National Hispanic Entrepreneurs Organization (NHEO) will be speaking to MBA students in North Carolina in late October. Learn about Hipanic and Latino entrepreneurs...
Intuit is a provider of financial management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses and the company recently conducted a survey that revealed some entrepreneurs might be getting ready to start hiring again. Read more about MBA employment prospects...
Are You An Entrepreneur? premiered on October 19 and it is hosted by Gregg Zegarelli, who publishes a newsletter directed at small business people. Zegarelli uses the series to explain how business ideas can become profitable operations. Read more about entrepreneuring TV series...
MBAs, entrepreneurs and individuals in Connecticut who are looking to start their own businesses might be interested to know that finding startup capital isn't necessarily as complicated as it might seem. Read more about funding your small business...
Many MBAs finish business school and choose to launch their own startups rather than go to work for large companies. In November, a series of webinars will air and they could be interesting for aspiring entrepreneurs. Read more about MBA development classes...
MBAs, entrepreneurs and other small business people will get together in New York during the month of November. Read more about New York Entrepreneur Week...
A conference in Michigan has been organized specifically for MBAs, entrepreneurs and small business people. The event, which will begin on October 23 and last two days, will have a keynote speaker. Read more about events for business graduates...
MBAs, entrepreneurs and other small businessmen and women who find themselves in need of fast cash have a new resource at their disposal. Read more about finding business loans...
Later this month, a university in the state of Michigan will be hosting an event that will bring MBAs, entrepreneurs and small businessmen and women together. Read more about MBA events and speakers...
A technology company recently announced that it's extending a line of its computers that are made with MBAs, entrepreneurs and small business people specifically in mind. Read more about technology with MBAs in mind...
A major video, internet and telephone provider has recently announced that it will start supporting MBAs, entrepreneurs and other small businessmen and women by offering a webcast series. Read more about MBA degree training opportunties...
MBAs, entrepreneurs and other small businessmen and women in Connecticut are now protected by an act requiring small business impact analyses for proposed regulations. Read more about job protection for MBAs...
Current and graduated MBA students along with other members of a university community in the state of Indiana will have the opportunity to learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Read more about building a small business...
Current and graduated MBA students along with other members of a university community in the state of Indiana will have the opportunity to learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Read more about MBA training programs...
Ali Brown owns a company called Ali International that is devoted to helping women find financial freedom by becoming entrepreneurs. This November, she and her company will host an event in Las Vegas entitled SHINE: Discover Your True Wealth that is designed to provide women with the know-how to develop effective business strategies. Read more about MBA events for women...
There will be an event held for MBAs, entrepreneurs and other small businessmen and women next month in California. Read more about the annual MBA event...
MBAs, entrepreneurs and other small businessmen and women in Louisiana might be interested to know that the government wants to help them succeed. Read more about opportunities for MBAs...
There are 77 million people in the U.S. who are considered members of Generation Y, and they have a lot to offer MBAs, entrepreneurs and other small businessmen and women. Read more about entrepreneuring advice...
A bank was recently given preferred lender status by the Small Business Administration (SBA), and this could help MBAs who want to start their own businesses. Read more about SBA business loans...
The Small Business Administration's (SBA) 504 loan program provides MBAs and entrepreneurs with financing for commercial real estate and there has never been a better time to buy property than now. Read more about financing a business...
An online community created for MBAs, entrepreneurs and small businessmen, and women recently released the results of a nationwide survey that suggested the economy could improve. Read more about MBA career outlook...
MBAs and entrepreneurs in Wisconsin are enjoying financial support from the U.S. government, as millions of dollars in loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) were issued in August. Read more about business loan opportunities...
MBAs and entrepreneurs will be happy to learn that a website is offering small businessmen and women the chance to win a trip to Super Bowl XLIV. Read more about MBA benefits...
The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship announced its new website on September 10. The site is user-friendly and easily accessible for surfers who are just visiting, so everyone is invited to explore it. Read more about MBA career resources...
MBAs and entrepreneurs might be interested to know that a development company on the West Coast has announced the interest rate on small business loans has fallen. Read more about MBA business loan benefits...
MBAs and other professionals thinking about going into business for themselves will have a chance to learn about entrepreneurship later this month. Read more about MBA training sessions...
MBAs and entrepreneurs in Michigan will have the opportunity to learn how to prepare for new business deals next week. Read more about MBA training opportunities...
A computer hardware and software dealer in Illinois is helping MBAs and entrepreneurs win federal IT contracts. Read more about MBA organizations...
MBAs and entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the opportunities the government has created in Vermont. The federal Small Business Administration (SBA) has offered Vermonters loans since Congress made stimulus money available to help entrepreneurs about six months ago, according to WCAX.com. Read more about MBA business opportunities...
Many MBAs and entrepreneurs see a business opportunity in situations that others simply do not. Edward Johnson of Crystal, Minnesota launched X-Government Cars in 1998. Read more about owning a business...
Many MBAs and entrepreneurs are successful because they're constantly seeking their next business opportunity, and one tax prep company has a big one. Read more about successful MBA careers...
For some MBAs and entrepreneurs, a recession is just a different kind of marketplace, not the absence of one. In 1997, Eric Poses decided to launch a business on a product whose heyday had seemingly come and gone long ago. Read more about entrepreneuring MBA degrees...
The recession has damaged the sales figures of many American businesses, so MBAs and entrepreneurs have found other ways to increase profitability. Read more about finance MBAs...
An American bank headquartered in North Carolina will make doing business more convenient for MBAs and entrepreneurs. Read more about MBA success training...
The government is helping MBAs, entrepreneurs and small business owners build their businesses in Florida. Commercial real estate loans can be a tall order, according to GlobeSt.com, but the Small Business Administration (SBA) is here to help American MBAs and entrepreneurs grow their companies. Read more about MBA business loans...
After its launch in 2008, a new and exclusive website that fosters communication between MBAs and entrepreneurs is apparently picking up steam. Read more about MBA resources...
A website has organized a contest in Arizona that will help MBAs, entrepreneurs and other small business owners pay their bills. Read more about business funding opportunities...
MBAs and entrepreneurs in Rhode Island appear to have benefited from the federal stimulus package in the form of business loans. Read more about MBA job market...
The U.S. government recently took measures to widen access to small business opportunities for MBAs and entrepreneurs. Read more about MBA degree training...
A marketing company in California is seeking MBAs for its internship program even though the state is experiencing a severe job drought. Read more about MBA employment prospects...
Hundreds of business coaches will meet in Arizona next month to explore future opportunities for MBAs, entrepreneurs and their small businesses. Read more about entrepreneuring MBAs...
MBAs who go on to start their own companies get more out of business school than an education; they form relationships that keep on giving too. Read more about MBA networking...
The healthcare industry's wealthiest investors are looking to spur some of today's young MBAs and entrepreneurs into action. Read more about MBA investment funds...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is now streaming informational videos for MBAs and entrepreneurs. Read more about MBAs on YouTube...
Volunteers working under the Small Business Administration (SBA) are helping MBAs and entrepreneurs by providing them with team-mentoring services. Read more about SBA outreach...
If you're an MBA student, you're not necessarily spending everyday in front of a spreadsheet. Business is about much more than predicting cash flows and creating tax shields. Read more about MBA students...
MBAs and entrepreneurs got some insight into how to start a business at a recent workshop held by TechTown in Detroit. There were exercises on raising money and saving on shipping costs and participants met one-on-one with business counselors. Read more about MBA entrepreneurs...
More and more MBA students and entrepreneurs have been launching their businesses before actually having received their degrees. Read more about MBA employment...
Texas is apparently a good place for MBAs and entrepreneurs, with one Texan embarking on a commercial development campaign in downtown Austin. Read more about MBA degree job experience...
After Callaghan received his MBA degree, he launched a freelance consulting firm called MBA & Co. What makes Callaghan's company different is that it works exclusively with MBA students and graduates who have recently finished their MBA programs but have yet to find work. Read more about consulting MBAs...
Not only are MBA graduates employed, they are climbing the ladder too. Last week, the MBA degree was dubbed "recession insurance" by the Financial Post. Read more about MBA promotions...
For those who earned their MBA with a top business job in mind, the economic downturn may have been discouraging. However, one recruiting firm believes that there is light at the end of the proverbial tunnel, and MBA graduates can prepare to chase the career of their dreams. Read more about the MBA economy...
If you've just finished your MBA and want to start your own company, you'll be happy to hear that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) wants to help entrepreneurs. Read more about business loans...
According to a recent BusinessWeek article, more MBA graduates are finding jobs online, using connections on Facebook, LinkedIn and other career search pages. However, a new survey reveals that business executives are reluctant to add one another as friends on social networking sites. Read more about socializing in business...
Diversity in the workplace is extremely important, particularly in today's global marketplace. To help MBA graduates of an Asian background network and hopefully find jobs, the first annual Asian MBA Leadership (AMBA) Conference and Career Expo is set to take place in New York. Read more about MBA networking...
Some who achieve their MBA degrees desire to eventually be business owners, whether entering a company as CEO or setting up their own business. With new funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, more who graduate from MBA programs will have the chance to become entrepreneurs. Read more about entrepreneuring opportunities...
An MBA degree can give an individual a wide range of skills, including the ability to solve problems and the confidence to promote his or her ideas. Read more about entrepreneuring MBAs...
It's never too early to prepare for your future, whether you're researching available MBA programs or just being introduced to the business world. In fact, one group of little ones recently had the chance to learn about a potential future as an entrepreneur. Read more about MBA degree advantages...
From time to time, there are events that inspire those working towards an MBA degree by giving students a chance to see where their careers can go once they have graduated. Read more about minority business opportunities...
Fashionistas everywhere can feel free to rejoice if they decided to enroll in an MBA program but were unsure how to marry it with their love for all things couture. Read more about fashionable MBA degrees...
Many of those with MBA degrees understand the importance of networking in order to meet other professionals in the field. Read more about business networking...
No one says that an MBA degree has to limit graduates to working in an office or even in the business world. In fact, following an MBA program can teach skills that are essential in any career, even those that are more creatively inclined. Read more about different MBA options...
An MBA degree is a benefit to many professions, even those involved in the healthcare sector. In fact, new programs encourage students to work towards their MBA while training to be an orthodontist. Read more about MBA degree advantages...
After receiving an honorable discharge from the military, one man decided that he wanted to take his new career into his own hands. Read more about entrepreneuring MBA opportunities...
The esoteric art of managing an economy as large as that of the U.S. is not easily understood. After billions of dollars being given out to major banks, many small business owners feel they deserve help as a major factor of economic growth in the nation. Read more about MBA degree training...
Competition for MBA programs is stronger than ever, meaning there are many more applicants than in previous years. As CNN reported, 77 percent of business schools recorded an increase in applications for 2008. Read more about the MBA application process...
Today, some MBA students prefer to look for jobs online than go to the traditional career fair, but these face-to-face events have different benefits to online resources and seem to still be going strong. Read more about MBA career fairs...
The recently passed American Clean Energy and Security Act has already encouraged some Americans to be more environmentally conscious. In addition, more MBA programs are adapting to suit this trend thus preparing future businessmen and women for green careers. Read more about green MBA degrees...
An area mostly known for leaders in the computer industry, Silicon Valley is about to briefly take on another role and play host to a gaggle of MBA degree-holders and social entrepreneurs. Read more about entrepreneuring MBA opportunities...
With an MBA degree in hand, some people might change jobs fairly frequently as they climb the corporate ladder. Picking the industry that matches personal interests can help inpsire some to work hard and it can also help with networking. Read more about MBA networking...
In the business world, women often advance rapidly and take on high roles in prestigious companies. Sometimes, this process is aided because the women in question have returned to school in order to complete their MBA degree. Read more about women in business...
With the advancement of Twitter and social networking pages such as LinkedIn.com, more MBA graduates are looking to the internet to find post-graduation positions. Read more about career fair advantages...
Some who achieve their MBA degree may want to move to a different city from that in which they attended school. For the unsure, Entrepreneur Magazine recently suggested 10 cities it feels are great for new businessmen and women. Read more about MBA opportunities...
A new survey has compiled the average salaries of certain professions and for those with an MBA degree who are interested in business analysis, the future appears to be bright. Read more about MBA salary information...
Who says those with MBA degrees must work on Wall Street? In today's economy, more impresarios in the business world are getting ahead in different ways. Read more about MBA opportunities in IT...
While there are many applications available for an MBA degree, it seems out-of-the-ordinary for an individual with these qualifications to move into the food industry. Read more about the business of eggs...
For those who found it difficult to chose between returning to school to get a teaching certificate and achieving an MBA degree, one initiative aims to blend the two professions in order to help schools in need. Read more about innovative MBAs...
As the current unemployment rate remains at 9.5 percent, there are a great deal of people competing for top jobs. While an MBA degree can give individuals top-notch skills and advanced business knowledge, many are taking these qualifications and applying them to unique positions in order to get ahead. Read more about MBA qualifications...
After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, many individuals lost their independently-run businesses, some moved away and others chose to never relocate there. Read more about entrepreneurial MBA opportunities...
As America's baby boomer population begins to age, many are moving into retirement. However, older citizens are taking initiative and starting up their own businesses. Read more about continuing education...
In order to attract more quality students, many MBA schools are moving away from the GMAT as the only important test for admission to an MBA program and offering more diverse options to potential candidates from increasingly varied backgrounds. Read more about MBA admission changes...
MBA schools across the country are opening the doors to younger and more diverse applicants, and interest in getting an MBA degree has gone up among the young. Read more about MBA recruitment...
Jeffrey A. McDermott, an MBA who made a fortune as an investment banker is part of the growing number of people investing their energies in energy - specifically alternative energy development for the future. Read more about the alternative energy market...
While the poor world economy has caused cutbacks in just about every business and institution worldwide, public MBA schools have been weathering the storm better than their private counterparts, according to a report in the Financial Times. Read more about MBA schools...
Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management has introduced a program for MBA grads who are committed to continued education. Read more about the new MBA program...
MBA students at George Washington University were recently presented with the task of selecting the top ten businesses that would compete for Dell's Small Business Award. Read more about the MBA business award...
Individuals who are currently working towards their MBA degree are hopeful about their future in the business world in spite of the recent recession, according to a recent survey. Read more about MBA employment prospects...
A recent survey conducted by the test preparation service, Manhattan GMAT, revealed that 82 percent of respondents about to take the exam were employed full time. Read more about flexible MBA programs...
A recent Business Week article highlighted the fact that more individuals working towards an MBA degree are learning about socially aware business models. Read more about the MBA awards...
Some smaller companies are starting to find that employing MBA candidates for consulting services is a cost-effective plan. Read more about MBA comsultants...
Some who obtain MBA degrees have extremely competitive attitudes that would have been more appropriate for the pre-credit crunch climate. Today, MBA students are encouraged to develop gentler, more socially aware business skills in order to succeed. Read more about MBA benefits...
Some who obtain MBA degrees have extremely competitive attitudes that would have been more appropriate for the pre-credit crunch climate. Today, MBA students are encouraged to develop gentler, more socially aware business skills in order to succeed. Read more about MBA benefits...
The MBA oath, promising to act with integrity and ethics, proposed by students in the MBA program at Harvard University earlier this month has since gone viral on the web, with over 800 signatures to date from countries around the world. Read more about business oath...
Moving away from teaching that maximizing shareholder value as the only goal of business will allow the creation of a whole new MBA culture, according to Harvard Business School professor Rakesh Khurana, author of From Higher Aims to Hired Hands: The Social Transformation of American Business Schools and the Unfulfilled Promise of Management as a Profession. Read more about new MBA culture...
University business schools are going to have to change with the times to stay relevant in light of the lessons learned from the recession, according to incoming dean of the University of Illinois College of Business, Larry DeBrock, starting with a renewed emphasis on ethics training. Read more about MBA programs changing...
With a surge in MBA students signing up due to the economic downturn, MBA programs are distinguishing themselves in various ways. As more people choose to become entrepreneurs, and take this opportunity to forge a new path, MBA programs are rising to meet their needs. Read more about creative entrepreneurship...
The economic downturn may threaten student diversity as business schools boost tuition to make up for declining support in state budgets, according to Larry DeBrock, incoming dean of the University of Illinois College of Business. Read more about the recession threatening student diversity...
Even as the current economic crisis keeps hiring low, MBA graduates still command top dollar salaries, according to new research from the Graduate Management Admission Council(GMAC). Read more about paying top dollar for MBA's...
In an attempt to diversify their MBA programs and make them reflect the workforce companies desire, many MBA schools are reaching out to minorities, hoping to convince more to apply for MBA degrees. Read more about minority student recruitment...
With an unappealing job market facing them, many MBA graduates are forsaking Wall Street banks in order to launch businesses of their own, according to a report in USA Today. Read more about MBA's starting a business...
Hoping to make the classrooms in their MBA programs a closer reflection of the real world, business schools are reaching out to women in an attempt to convince more to apply for MBA degrees. Read more about MBA programs and women...
Stressing socially and environmentally responsible business practices, George Washington University is introducing a graduate-level Certificate in Responsible Management as an example of incorporating integrity and responsibility into action, according to the program's co-founder. Read more about an ethics-focused MBA...
The people to lead us out of the financial crisis will be MBAs, and we need to be training more of them, not casting them as villains, according to Kenneth R. Lord, PhD, associate dean of the Kania School of Management at the University of Scranton. Read more about the MBA solution...
Waste Not Arizona, a nonprofit organization helping feed the hungry in the Phoenix area is benefitting from research conducted on their supply process provided by MBA students from Arizona State University's W.P. Carey School of Business, according to the school. Read more about feeding the hungry...
The move to green energy is providing MBA students with the opportunities to put their talents to environmentally responsible applications. Sites like the Renewable Energy Center at Wild Horse, located in Vantage, Washington, are designed to showcase those opportunities. Read more about green energy jobs...
Some business schools are advising its MBA students to have an open mind and to think a bit smaller in terms of the job market - specifically in the small business world. Read more about looking at small businesses...
Some business professionals and executives are spending their time networking and looking for leads on possible jobs, even though they are still employed, the New York Times reports. Read more about networking your MBA...
New research has emerged that found that people with MBA degrees may have a better chance at working up the corporate ladder and becoming the chief executive officer of a company. Read more about becoming a CEO...
Ohio University is offering a special MBA program targeted at business professionals interested in advancing their knowledge who may not have the time to go to school full-time. Read more about part-time MBA programs...
Some MBA students are putting their skills to work helping the city of New Orleans get back on its feet. Read more about public service...
Some MBA students in the Philadelphia area organize and participate in an annual fundraiser that generates thousands of dollars for local Boys and Girls Clubs. Read more about raising money for charity...
The current financial meltdown has prompted many MBA students, as well as business schools, to re-evaluate their priorities and examine their work. Read more about financial crisis...
Many people who graduate with MBA degrees are finding that government jobs are their tickets to stable careers in the current economy. Read more about government careers...
A growing number of professionals are using their MBA degrees to pursue unique new career paths. Read more about benefitting nonprofits...
Many professionals aren't waiting around for the economy to improve before starting work on their MBA degrees, according to a recent report. Read more about upswing in MBA applications...
A recent survey by the Graduate Management Admission Council finds that nearly three-quarters of prospective MBA students find a college's website to be a key part of their decision-making progress when it comes to choosing a program. Read more about new insights...
A recent survey finds that 78 percent of MBA students would like to see a greater emphasis on sustainability and corporate responsibility in light of the current business climate. Read more about student focus...
A Detroit mayoral candidate has ended up in the news over allegations that he falsely claimed to have an MBA degree. Read more about this MBA claim...
The Graduate Management Admission Council recently announced that it is teaming up with the U.S. Army Reserve to encourage more personnel to get MBAs and graduate business degrees. Read more about soldiers earning MBAs...
With a tougher job market than ever, one thing MBA students have to be aware of is where they can find new career opportunities after graduation. Read more about industries benefitting...
MBA students do a variety of different activities to help them acquire advanced business skills, but sometimes, it's more about fun and games and helping out a good cause. Read more about annual MBA games...
An MBA degree is reportedly in the future for at least one college basketball player. Read more about MBA degrees and your career...
One MBA graduate is demonstrating that there really is no limit to the business goals, no matter how unique, that people can strive for. Read more about career success...
For students who once thought that an MBA degree from a top-ranked business school was essential for getting ahead, some are now learning that this is no longer the case. Read more about elite mba programs and success...
The recession got worse over the last few months, according to recent government statistics that showed a 3.8 drop in the gross domestic product last quarter. Read more about career stability...
A recent survey finds that nearly half of Americans wish they could live somewhere else, regardless of where they are currently living. Read more about MBA degree flexibility...
A recent survey finds that many consumers found last year's major financial developments to be among the biggest surprises of 2008. Read more about the financial meltdown...
The business leaders of tomorrow have much work to do if they intend to recapture the trust of the public, according to a recent survey. Read more about the public and businesses...
A financial website has determined that companies on Wall Street were more generous with bonuses at the end of 2008 than even their employees expected. Read more about MBA degrees and your paycheck...
People who work in the accounting and finance industries remain pessimistic about the economy in the short term, according to recent survey results. Read more about pessimism in the economy...
President Barack Obama has indicated that he believes Congress will send him an economic stimulus bill by February 16, potentially setting the stage for an increase in economic activity. Read more about in demand MBA degrees...
Business programs and students are reportedly getting a first-hand look at the economic impact of the credit crunch. Read more about the credit crunch...
The latest nationwide unemployment figures help illustrate the importance of standing out over the competition in a tough job market - something that can be accomplished with help from an MBA degree. Read more about the importance of MBA degrees...
Executive MBA programs are taking more steps to recruit women students, according to recent reports. Read more about executive MBA programs...
People who earn MBA degrees with specialties in information technology may find that their services will be increasingly in demand in the coming years. Read more about IT careers...
MBA students who are interested in the environment are finding more and more demand in the business world for the skills they acquire. Read more about earth friendly MBA degrees...
Famed investor Warren Buffet made news recently by saying the U.S. is in the midst of an "economic Pearl Harbor," but he still expects the economy to eventually recover. Read more about Buffet's views on the current economy...
Some MBA programs are reportedly finding success in the economic downturn by offering programs that offer greater flexibility to full-time professionals. Read more about MBA programs and your job...
The nation's largest companies are still seeking skilled professionals, but the competition has grown tougher for the jobs that are available. Read more about MBA degrees in this job market...
MBA students who are starting to look around for summer internships may find that smaller companies and startups offer some previously overlooked opportunities. Read more about MBA internships...
The U.S. government is expanding a program that helps urban small business owners by providing them with the sort of business knowledge that may be familiar to many people working on MBA degrees. Read more about mini MBA programs...
Recent news reports suggest that the credit freeze may be improving, potentially setting the stage for an economic recovery and a return of economic growth. Read more about credit conditions...
This week's announcement that General Motors plans to build a factory in Michigan for next-generation automobile parts gives a preview of the jobs that MBA graduates and other business professionals will be taking on in the coming years. Read more about the future economy...
President Bush and President-elect Obama are reportedly teaming up to convince members of Congress to release the remaining $350 billion in federal bailout funds from the fall's stimulus. Read more about reviving the economy...
The Small Business Administration is reportedly taking new steps to help entrepreneurs survive the recession, such as offering web chats. Read more about gaining business know-how...
With no improvement to the employment market in sight, an MBA degree is becoming an increasingly attractive option to many professionals. Read more about the value of MBA degrees...
Some economists are now predicting that the national unemployment rate could reach ten percent before improving. Read more about unemployment rates...
President-elect Barack Obama recently announced the selection of Nancy Killefer for the new post of White House chief performance officer, a position that will see her attempt to curtail wasteful government spending. Read more about business spending...
Analysts are predicting a weak job market and economy well into 2010, which could make pursuing an MBA degree much more attractive to many students. Read more about the current economy...
One advantage of an MBA degree is that it can take you to new opportunities in your home town or even on the other side of the world. Read more about MBA degree travel...
International business skills are increasingly necessary for MBA students in the U.S. and other countries. Read more about the global market...
Online MBA courses are reportedly growing in popularity, with help from the current economy. Read more about popular online mba degrees...
For many students who pursue MBA degrees, participation in the Small Business Institute (SBI) program can be a great way to acquire real-world business experience as well as education. Read more about SBI programs...
Business education is playing a greater role in improving lives in developing nations, especially among women. Read more about business education for women...
Unemployment figures are reportedly hitting new highs, creating more competition in the job market. Read more about competition in the job market...
Students working towards MBA degrees will soon have a chance to put their skills to work for the environment. Read more about your MBA and the environment...
MBA programs are being urged to place a strong emphasis on diversity as the nation and its business needs become increasingly multi-ethnic. Read more about diversity in MBA hires...
President-elect Barack Obama's choice to run the Small Business Administration is a former venture capitalist who is expected to be a strong advocate for entrepreneurs. Read more about Obama pick...
executive MBA programs remain focused on core business subjects, but are also offering many more options in areas like entrepreneurship, communications and ethics. Read more about executive mba degrees...
Many of the nation's venture capitalists are expecting a slow investment year in 2009, meaning that entrepreneurs will have to be more creative and competitive than ever in their business pursuits. Read more about '09 business capitol...
A new Wells Fargo/Gallup survey finds that small business owners are less optimistic than ever about their financial prospects in the current economy. Read more about business owners in this economy..
If you're interested in pursuing an MBA degree, the federal government may be able to help with student loans even as private lenders continue to scale back credit offerings Read more about federal loans...
A school's reputation is the most important factor for executive MBA students as they decide which programs to apply for, according to a recent survey. Read more about school reputation...
Some of the nation's business schools are reportedly eyeing expansion plans due to ever-growing student interest in earning an MBA degree. Read more about working toward your MBA...
Working towards an MBA degree isn't just about hitting the books - students also have the opportunity to participate in interesting studies and other classroom activities that give them a whole new perspective on business and the world. Read more about experience gained...
MBA degree students have been working on a program that promotes environmental sustainability while helping companies save money. Read more about the environment and MBA's...
If you're considering a finance mba degree, you don't have to let the current economy derail your career goals. Read more about the economy and your degree...
University of Pheonix than any other university in the nation. Read more about getting your MBA as a minority student...
A nonprofit organization is offering financial assistance to students pursuing MBA degree in the area of sustainable development. Read more about 'green' MBA degrees...
TTwo prominent corporate executives have been under scrutiny recently over questions about the legitimacy of the MBA Degrees listed on their resume. Read more about academic backgrounds and your career...
A growing number of professionals nationwide are opting to ride out the current recession by studying for MBA degrees. Read more about MBA degrees growing in applicants...
Members of Generation Y are part of a "demographic tsunami" that will soon result in sweeping changes at the nation's business schools, according to Business Week. Read more about the new generation of MBA degree students...
Business schools are tailoring their programs to be more attractive to female candidates, it has been noted, efforts that appear to have paid off. Read more about tailored MBA programs...
Increased transparency and a reduction of excess leverage in the markets have been called for by an expert panel at the George Washington University, which noted that the recession will last until 2010. Read more about the recession and your MBA degree...
Professionals in the IT sector worried about their job security may be pleased to here the advice of one sector resource, which claims that people may want to take the opportunity to further their education. Read more about securing your job with an MBA degree...
As the presidential election draws to a close, the winning candidate will have little time to settle into office as the push to restore market stability will get underway, it has been said. Read more about the 2008 election and your MBA...
The rise in the number of applications to MBA programs has been triggered by the economic downturn, a report released today (November 3rd) states. Read more about MBA applications on the rise...
A prominent member of the University of Wisconsin Business School will advise chief executive officers on what information is needed to handle risk, as part of a two-day conference. Read more about UoW's risk management program...
A former MBA business administration student - who concentrated in marketing - has set up a website to pair those looking to rent with those with room to spare, a report states. Read more about this business MBA student...
Keiser University - which provides online MBA degrees - generates $21 million in state and local revenues, as well as its operations in Florida supporting 19,000 jobs, a report claims. Read more about Keiser University's economic service...
Investment bankers are looking for a career change to consulting, to aid financial firms which may be undergoing reorganization amid the current economic crisis, a report claims, which may be interesting news if you have an MBA degree or are looking to study for one. Read more about MBA degrees setting you apart from the competition...
Business schools are expecting a dramatic increase in applications for their MBA programs, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and one of these candidates could be you, if you decide to further your education and potentially your career. Read more about soaring business mba applications...
Ethics have become an important lesson to be taught in MBA programs, in response to the report by the Global Foundation for Management Education (GFME) which noted that business professionals and accountants were required in developing countries, a report says. Read more about ethics in MBA programs...