MBA School Profiles of Darden, Kenan-Flagler, and Cox

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Darden Graduate School of Business (University of Virginia)
In the 2008 Best MBA Program ranking by Business Week, Darden Graduate School of Business is sixteenth in rank. This school is one of the extensions of the University of Virginia, a university that gave birth to many famous figures such as the poet and writer Edgar Allan [...]

How to Benefit from MBA Networking

Friday, November 14th, 2008

When you enroll in an MBA program, you expect to learn advanced business skills.  This means that by the time you earn your MBA degree, you are better qualified for management positions or for a completely different career.  Of course, all these will depend on the kind of MBA program you choose.  Aside from this, [...]

Eliciting the Help of Alumni in Getting Admitted into MBA Programs

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

An MBA degree can improve your career status; it can also provide you with other field options.  You may fret about not having excellent grades in college to get that career improvement opportunity.  However, these grades may not decide your acceptance.  You also have ways to improve your odds of getting accepted. One way is [...]

Required Skills in Optimizing the MBA Program Experience

Monday, November 10th, 2008

An MBA program will hone your business skills, but will also require some existing skills from you.  These skills will be both used and enhanced during your MBA study.  You will need these skills not only during the entire course of your MBA program, but also in preparation for your future business ventures.

Math and logic
Business [...]

What Advanced MBA Degrees Can Offer

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

People who are interested in improving or completely changing the course of their careers need an MBA degree.  A regular MBA degree is usually pursued by people who are interested in promotion or further business education.  This kind of MBA degree will suffice for some.  Some people, however, prefer to specialize in a particular area [...]

Why Should Entrepreneurs Still Pursue an MBA Degree?

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Even entrepreneurs can still benefit from an MBA degree.  Though you have to put into practice what business students are still learning in theory, entrepreneurs like you can use an MBA degree for updating and  improving business management skills.  If you want to completely change your area of specialization, an MBA degree can make this [...]

Customizing Each MBA Admission for Every MBA Program You Apply For

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Your personal statement for MBA may be your ticket to a great MBA program. Though you can no longer alter your grades in college, you still have a hold on how your MBA application essay will turn out. So, take time to eliminate technical errors and to make the words flow for each MBA essay, [...]

Does Earning an MBA Degree Equate to Higher Salary Potential?

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

An MBA degree can be very expensive but can be more than worth its price. The degree promises to place you into top management positions, which in turn makes you eligible for higher salaries. So, the time, money and effort you have invested will be properly compensated with your future career satisfaction. MBA degree holders [...]

Benefits of Having an MBA in Working for the Government or Public Sector

Friday, October 31st, 2008

You don’t have to be working in the business industry to enjoy the benefits of having an MBA degree.  Having an MBA degree is usually associated with individuals who want to go up the career ladder because of the various opportunities this degree can offer them.  But, an MBA degree can also provide opportunities for [...]

How Earning an MBA Degree Can Help Your Career Switch

Monday, October 27th, 2008

An MBA degree can help you in your quest for career satisfaction.  First off, you can improve your chances at a promotion, or you can gain more job opportunities.  Second, you have a chance to completely change careers if you feel like you are in the wrong industry. You do have to weigh your options [...]