MBA News You Can Use: Will Your MBA Even Matter?
The world of graduate schools, employment, and opportunity is constantly
changing, which is why itˆs even more important for applicants and students
alike to be on top of all the latest news. We know youˆre busy, so weˆve
compiled a list of all the biggest and most relevant stories in the MBA world
this week to keep you informed and a few steps ahead of the competition.
College Grads Gain on MBAs
In an effort to better balance the job market, many companies have started
hiring new employees at a rate of 60% for bachelorˆs degree holders and only
40% for MBA holders. Many young professionals are wondering is MBAs even
matter anymore.
More M.D.s Add MBA
With economic issues playing a more important role than ever in medicine,
more physicians are seeking MBAs or taking courses in business. There are now
65 joint M.D./M.B.A. programs, up from 5 or 6 in the late ˆ90s. (Courtesy of
Inside Higher Ed.)
Top Cities for Young Entrepreneurs
Under30CEO.com counts down the top 10 US cities where young entrepreneurs,
recent college grads, and young people in general could settle down and have
potential success in future business ventures. #1 on the list? New Orleans.
Business Schools Blazing Trails in Social Impact Management
The world is changing quickly and with it, so are MBA career goals. Today,
business-minded folks are looking to make a difference….and not just a buck.
[For more on this, see our blog post on green energy/sustainability MBA
programs.]
How Steve Jobs Impacted Education
Even though we saw him as a genius who was way ahead of his time, he was also
a college drop-out who made mistakes, failed quite a few times, and somehow
had to find the motivation to keep going and change the world of technology
as we know it.
Should Top B-Schools Disclose Grades?
Usually, schools keep studentsˆ grades private from job recruiters, but with
the job market as competitive as it is right now, some schools are wondering
if they should start sharing grades with recruiters in order to let harder
working students get ahead.
For more news, be sure to follow us on Twitter: @precisionessay.
Jon Frank
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http://www.precisionessay.com
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