MBA Advice
March 11, 2010, 6:52PM EST
Top Ten Executive MBA Programs
An Executive MBA program provides an opportunity for experiences professionals to obtain a master’s degree in Business Administration on a schedule that minimizes the disruption of work and personal pursuits. Executive MBA (EMBA) students are required to complete their degrees in two years or less. Business week ranked the top ten best schools for an executive MBA:
1. Northwestern University (Kellogg)
2. University of Chicago (Booth)
3. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
4. Columbia University
5. University of Southern California (Marshall)
6. IE Business School
7. University of Michigan (Ross)
8. University of California – Los Angeles (Anderson)
9. Southern Methodist University (Cox)
10. Duke University (Fuqua-Global)
An MBA degree will give you a refined level of understanding and skills relating to a wide range of up to date management topics. MBA holders have a well-developed understanding of strategic thinking and planning in a global economy. Your advanced degree will give you all the skills you need to be an effective and successful manager. In a highly competitive business world, having an advanced degree will give you an edge on your professional counterparts.
Is an MBA Worth the Money?
Many students that are considering pursuing an MBA ask themselves this question prior to enrolling in graduate school: is the cost of an MBA worth the end-result? In part, the answer depends on how hard you work, what type of program you enroll in, and the state of the economy upon your graduation. However, many [...]
How to Finance your MBA Education
While tuition costs are the number one concern of MBA-seekers, there are a lot of other costs that students must plan for when considering enrolling in an MBA program. Cost of living, textbooks, and software costs are just some of the other expenses of students in an MBA program. Students who are not going to [...]
It May be the Best Time to Get Your MBA
Recent reports show that companies in the business world have increased their hiring by 18%. Not only that, but MBA-holding employees are getting paid more. With this hike in demand and pay, right now might be the best time to go back to school for your MBA. According to BusinessSchoolAdmission.com:
Over 94 percent of Harvard MBAs [...]
Expand Your Career with a Business Degree
Many students struggle with choosing a major, and many more struggle with attending grad school to earn their MBA. However, recent statistics have shown that earning a business degree may be the quickest way into a high-paying job. According to PRWeb:
“The field of finance is hot right now and the job outlook is expected to [...]
Top Ten Part-Time MBA Programs
If you’re looking to enroll in a part-time MBA program, then you may be interested in these rankings of the top ten part-time MBA programs from MBA Admission:
University of Chicago
NYU (Stern)
Northwestern (Kellogg)
UCLA (Anderson)
Michigan
Berkeley (Haas)
USC (Marshall)
DePaul
Maryland (Smith)
Babson
The following things [...]
Earning an MBA without an Undergraduate Degree
While 99% of the time an undergraduate degree is required to get into an MBA degree program, some colleges may make exceptions for those who have been highly-promoted but have little or no college education. This is a rare occurrence, but it may be an option for those who have worked hard for their high-management [...]
MBA or No?
If you’re debating on whether or not to go back to school for your MBA, then you’re going to need to evaluate your reasons for wanting to return for a higher degree. The following questions from MBAAdvice were designed to help students evaluate their reasons for pursuing an MBA:
Does getting an MBA allow you to [...]
Acing the GMAT Exam
Prior to Applying to MBA programs, students have to take the GMAT Exam. This exam is a general exam that measures a student’s ability to reason verbally and quantitatively as well as their ability to write in a coherent and well-developed manner. It helps to know what the test will be like prior to taking [...]
Pursuing a Joint MBA Degree
Some students choose to pursue a joint MBA degree — a degree that allows you earn your master’s in business administration as well as a graduate degree in another field, commonly healthcare, law, or medicine. There are both advantages and disadvantages to pursuing a joint MBA degree. According to MBA Map:
Advantages
Specialized knowledge: The main [...]


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