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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?

MBA Essays are an integral part of a student’s application. It can either be used as an opportunity for a student to make an impression upon the admissions committee or it may actually hurt your application. Here are 3 tips to help you perfect your essay:

MBA (Masters of Business Administration) and CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) are often confused with each other and aspiring students face a dilemma as to which is the best for their future career.

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.

With a lot of new fields coming up in the business area and the boom of startups, there is fresh demand for graduates with MBA in unique and innovative sectors. Some of the top Business schools around the globe are offering unconventional and path breaking MBA programs which can be of great use in the 21st century’s dynamic environment.

A lot of people confuse an MBA and Masters in Economics degree assuming them to be similar or overlapping, however, there are quite distinct.

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.

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One of the most gruelling and challenging aspect of the MBA application process, in addition to the GMAT examinations. However, like for the exam, there are ways in which one can prepare themselves in advance for the interview. Here are three tips that will help you through an MBA interview:

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.

Math is a critical component of GMAT. Using the correct balance of techniques, tips, tricks and practice, the Math section can be handled effectively. A good math score can lead to a better overall score.

Many students, professionals or even casual business enthusiasts are genuinely interested in some of the fathoming ideas out there. Here’s a list of three must read books for any one with a even a slight interest in business, whether it be wanting to attend business school or just to kick back and relax with a good book.

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?

Work hard, play hard: a popular mantra among college students today. But is this true in real life? Do students work as hard as they're expected to by their professors, and not just as they expect themselves to? Many professors today say students don't work as hard as they can, and don't finish their assigned readings, for example, out of lack of ability. Students say they're just overloaded with things and simply don't have enough time.