MBA

The Graduate Management Admission Council released a report today that stated that business school candidates at the present time are applying to fewer variety of program types and seem more streamlined and focused on their career path. The economy may play a pivotal role in this change since people are now finding it earier to get into their 'dream jobs'.

今年７月、７年余り勤めたマイクロソフト日本法人社長の座を後進に譲り、同社会長に就任した樋口泰行氏（57）のインタビュー記事。日本ヒューレット・パッカード社長やダイエー社長を歴任するなど、輝かしい経歴を誇る樋口氏が苦労したというハーバードMBAの授業とは？

ライフネット生命保険の岩瀬大輔社長（40）は、東京大学在学中に司法試験に合格後、BCG（ボストン・コンサルティング・グループ）に就職。その後、著名な投資ファンドに転職し、上場企業の社外役員に就任し、28歳の時にHBSでMBA留学。そんな岩瀬氏が語る、「気付き」とは？

Thinking along the lines of Return on Investment and keeping in mind the current currency fluctuation with regards to the euro (it is declining), top European schools are becoming much more affordable for international students and is become an increasingly popular destination to pursue an MBA especially for American students who want an international experience. Top European business schools like HEC in Paris and the IE Business School in Madrid are now being seen as very viable choices for an MBA

The unique distance learning MBA renewables program that is jointly offered by the Renewables Academy AG (RENAC) and Beuth University of Applied Sciences Berlin, recently announced the launching of its International Advisory Board. The MBA renewables is designed to prepare professionals with advanced management skills for specific executive positions in companies that focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Giants' defensive end, Justin Tuck officially retired last Friday, and released a statement stating that his future plans include pursuing an MBA at University of Pennsylvania's elite, Wharton School of Business. Tuck has previously attended Notre Dame University, graduating in 2005. In addition to that he was recently honoured by Columbia University for his humanitarian work with children with a low-income background and financial literacy problems.

Banks often tend to use credit scores to decide whether or not a person, business or entity is credible enough to get loans. However, those just starting out with their first ventures may not have past credit scores to base their loans on? Here is a new take on the subject, introducing the idea of smart loans!

LINE生みの親である森川亮・前LINE社長の記事後編。現在は女性のための動画ファッション雑誌「C Channel」を運営する森川氏が、日テレからソニーへ転職し、その後ハンゲーム・ジャパン（現LINE）に転職するまでのキャリアを振り返る。好きな仕事をしたいという考えが根底にあるように見受けられる森川氏。MBAをしっかりと自身のキャリアに活用している一例でもあるので、MBAに興味がある方には是非読んで頂きたい。

Thinking about getting an undergraduate degree followed by work experience and finally an MBA? Is that really the right choice? And how easy is it to achieve that in today's competitive job market? Read about Fazlani Altius Business (FABS) School, where their unique 'inverted' business management program that indirectly challenges the regular education model around the world.

Lake Superior State University (LSSU) is planning the return of their MBA program after over a decade; when it was originally cancelled because of declining interest. The school is now looking to "reinstate the opportunity". The tentative date to start is in fall 2018.

The Illinois Institute of Technology just announced a new launch: a two-year Saturday MBA program, starting this fall. In addition to common MBA subjects including finance and marketing, the program will give an higher emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship; as it is in partnership with Chicago Innovation Awards. The first cohort is said to have 30 students.

If you are still thinking whether or not a Masters in Business Administration is worth it, here is billionaire Tilman Fertitta's answer! In his own words here is exactly what he said:

The Chartered Financial Analyst exam is a challenging one, but has now proved to be worth more than an actual MBA degree in the long run. Since MBAs can cost over a hundred thousand dollars, a CFA exam is merely $1,000. Assuming candidates can pass it, it is a much more economical option.

It seems like Wharton is putting an increasingly higher level of focus upon their MBA students' Data and Decision-Making skills. They are doing so by expanding their offerings in business analytics, which is the application of data science in solving real-life business problems they may face.

In the age of rapid inflation, McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management has seen an almost fourfold increase in its MBA course fee. Surprisingly, this has led to a surge in their global outreach and has even bettered the quality of applications they received. In addition to that the change has allowed them to become more self-sufficient and not rely on grants from the government.

上場を目前に控え、LINEについて様々な噂も飛び交っている今日此の頃。本日ご紹介するのは今ホットなLINEの生みの親、森川亮氏に関する記事。どうしてもキャリアチェンジがしたいと考え、働きながら青山ビジネススクールに通い、自信を付けていったという。MBAを取得してのキャリアチェンジを考えている方々には是非とも読んで頂きたい。

「立ち食いスタイルで圧倒的な安さを実現」が売りの「いきなり！ステーキ」、記事ををお読みの皆様は行かれた事は有りますか？本日ご紹介するのは、グロービス経営大学院卒の著者による企業分析です。企業戦略、戦術ともに簡潔かつキッチリ分析されており、「いきなり！ステーキ」という少し特殊な業態を分析されている為、面白い記事に仕上がっています。是非ご一読を！

It is no secret that MBA degrees are expensive. They can cost over $150,000 at top institutes. But the question still remains: Does having an MBA degree make a person a better leader? The answer is multifarious, while MBA graduates have shown definite improvements in some areas like financial acumen and strategic decision making over their undergraduate counterparts; is the improvement significant enough?

A mother and her daughter will graduate from Rollings College in Florida with their MBAs this Saturday. Their unique journey began when R.J Poole's daughter Taylor Williams enrolled at Rollins before her mother, ensuring that her mother focused on her education.

Since the sharing economy idea is increasingly popular around the world, questions have been cropping up about its credibility and in extension the entire existence of the idea. However, the question that remains is that is the sharing economy truly a beneficial for the consumers or is it merely a marketing strategy that is publicly used in several situations?

A study conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India found that other than graduates from top MBA institutes (like IIM), graduates from other MBA programs earn less than $147 a month, assuming that they do find placements. Considering India is one of the fastest moving economies, it's sad and shocking to see its graduates in such appalling conditions.

A large part on being in a business school involves socialising and building an 'alumni network'. But, how important is an alumni network in the years that follow? The answer is ambivalent, because there are definitely scenarios where alumni networks have proven to helpful in terms of entrepreneurship and general networking required within a business. However, there are certain scenarios in which it may have adverse effects.

In 2016, we live in a world where in there are thousands of fresh MBA graduates, some even from top institutions around the world, who are unemployed. This, in a world where only a few decades ago having an MBA meant a direct ticket to a high paying job with a good package. What exactly has changed? Is an MBA still truly valuable?

University of Mississippi's online MBA degree program has been ranked number 1 based on factors that students believe are prudent in choosing a post-graduate university. The survey system gives equal importance to four categories:the school's academic reputation, career success of their graduates, value and overall costs.

A team of six MBA students (5 MBAs, graduating in 2017, 1 pHD, graduating in 2017) from London Business School claimed first runners-up in a 2016 MBA Impact Investing Competition for their idea which incorporates commercialising a technology that will make electric motors more energy efficient.