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My MBA Application Journey: Part two

This week our anonymous MBA applicant sits the GMAT a second time and visits INSEAD, London...

posted on: 3 February 2012 | 6 comments

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My MBA Application Journey: Part One

34 yrs old, 720 GMAT, 10 year career, 3 and a half languages - enough to get into a top b-school?

posted on: 24 January 2012 | 60 comments

Have A One-to-One Consultation With The AGSM MBA Team

The AGSM MBA from the Australian School of Business will be in 18 cities across Europe and North...

posted on: 23 January 2012 | 4 comments

Guide to Graduate Scholarships

How to find scholarships to pay for your graduate education

posted on: 18 January 2012 | 6 comments

What Makes MBA Applicants Tick?

Why do an MBA? How to go about researching it? How many existing MBA friends do you have? These...

posted on: 11 January 2012 | 6 comments

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Asia's Best Business Schools Beckon You

Discovering Asia as a Management Education Avenue

posted on: 18 November 2011 | 1 comment

London's Next Generation Of MBAs

Prospective MBAs and alumni gather for the BusinessBecause MBA Drinks Club In London

posted on: 10 November 2011 | 4 comments

Five Schools. Four Continents. OneMBA.

This truly Global EMBA spans across Hong Kong, Rotterdam, Monterrey, Chapel Hill and Sao Paolo

posted on: 9 November 2011 | 4 comments

Raise Your Business IQ with MBA IQ

Do you have the business acumen necessary for an MBA?

posted on: 4 November 2011 | 4 comments

Eduniversal Ranking 2011: EBS awarded 5 Palms

EBS is now categorised as a “Universal Business School with major influence”

posted on: 28 October 2011

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International Grad Mag Offers Lowdown On Studying Overseas

Free magazine offers UK students info on fees, visas, accommodation, life at the best...

posted on: 13 October 2011

AGSM In Europe And Asia For Personal Consultations

The AGSM MBA team from the Australian School of Business will visit 12 cities over the next two...

posted on: 12 October 2011 | 2 comments

Do you really need an MBA degree?

Convince yourself you need one and the admissions officers follow says Sameer Kamat, founder of...

posted on: 7 October 2011 | 9 comments

MIP To Host Free Online Open MBA Class

A perfect chance to learn more about the life of an MBA student at MIP Politecnico di Milano.

posted on: 7 October 2011 | 3 comments

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Are SOPs overhyped?

Indian MBA shares his video tips on writing a personal statement

posted on: 30 September 2011

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Thinking Of An MBA? Meet Admissions Directors One-To-One

AccessMBA are organising one-to-one events in 40 cities around the world - is there one near you?

posted on: 26 September 2011

Aston Distance Learning MBA In The Spotlight

We report from Aston Business School's recent webinar on its distance learning MBA

posted on: 23 September 2011 | 1 comment

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Employment Prospects Brighten for MBA Graduates

Meet a bunch of business school admissions staff one-on-one

posted on: 22 September 2011

UK Careers Managers Discuss How To Find A Job Online

University careers managers from across the UK mull over the use of social networking to land a job

posted on: 19 September 2011 | 4 comments

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TOEFL Before GMAT!

Strictly English, Online TOEFL experts, on why you should take the TOEFL before the GMAT

posted on: 6 September 2011 | 1 comment

ESMT Offers Diversity Scholarship To MBA Student

ESMT & Der Tagesspiegel newspaper have joined forces to offer a full tuition scholarship to a...

posted on: 23 August 2011

How Do MBAs Go Beyond Grey Pinstripes?

We explain how the Aspen Institute’s rankings, which grade business schools on their...

posted on: 19 August 2011 | 3 comments

Fifth BusinessBecause MBA Applicants Drinks Party!

The London-based MBA crowd gathered for another round of drinks courtesy of BusinessBecause last...

posted on: 18 August 2011 | 1 comment

Virtual Fairs – A new way to find the right MBA

Some tips on how to make the most of a virtual MBA fair, from an expert onThe Economist's Which...

posted on: 12 August 2011 | 1 comment

Prepare For GMAT Review While Vacationing In Albania!

Free copies of official GMAT test prep books available for new BusinessBecause members!

posted on: 27 July 2011 | 1 comment

High-Tech Global Careers Support From Manchester Business School

The majority of Manchester Business School MBAs study part-time in locations around the world, so...

posted on: 22 July 2011

Dublin Professionals Talk Creativity At MBA Drinks

BusinessBecause MBA drinks in Dublin connect MBA applicants, alumni, recruiters and young...

posted on: 22 July 2011

Manchester Looks for Young Potential British Leaders

10 places and two £17k scholarships on full-time MBA for British students with up to three years...

posted on: 7 July 2011 | 3 comments

Banco Santander Offers 10,000 Scholarships To UK Students

Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button handed out scholarships to one hundred UK...

posted on: 6 July 2011 | 1 comment

Grenoble Dean Says B-School Accreditation Needs Reform

Thierry Grange, Dean of Grenoble Ecole de Management, argues that the current accreditation model...

posted on: 30 June 2011 | 4 comments

Interrogation or Date? The Business School Admissions Interview

The winning four-point formula to nail your b-school interview! Or at least, avoid total...

posted on: 8 June 2011 | 2 comments

To Make It In China, First Head To Hong Kong For An MBA

Get into the Greater China area as early as possible if you’re serious about a career there...

posted on: 24 May 2011 | 2 comments

MBA Applicants In London And Bangkok

Stress levels rising for b-school applicants

posted on: 19 May 2011 | 3 comments

Scholarship Supports Eastern European Students In Germany

Hungary native Miklós Tomcsányi tells us more about the Péter Horvát Scholarship and EBS...

posted on: 16 May 2011 | 10 comments

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Meet CUMBA’s Faculty and Admissions Director in London

posted on: 12 May 2011

Informative Sessions For Imperial College Master Applicants

Participate in Imperial’s next in-person information session and find out more about its Master...

posted on: 1 May 2011

Successfully Negotiating the Essay Maze

Guidelines to help engineers negotiate the essay writing process for b-school

posted on: 14 April 2011

B-Schools Should Learn From Corporate Hiring Says HEC MBA

Business schools are missing the chance to secure top talent because they rely on out-dated...

posted on: 11 April 2011 | 1 comment

Thinking Of An MBA In France? EMLYON Offers Something A Little Different

EMLyon has a strong reputation within Europe and Asia

posted on: 27 March 2011

MBA Scholarships: Could you? Should you?

Three students explain how they got their scholarships and whether they'd have done an MBA...

posted on: 25 March 2011 | 2 comments

UK Undergrads Divided Over Value of MBA

WikiJob survey suggests that students fresh out of their first degree have yet to be convinced of...

posted on: 17 March 2011 | 1 comment

Fellowship Offers Full Scholarship and Training at Top German Firms

ESMT fellowship has lead to traineeships at big companies such as Siemens, Deutsche Bank and Allianz

posted on: 7 March 2011 | 3 comments

GMAT On Your Doorstep

Some lucky test-takers in the US can minimise travel hassle by booking a place on the GMAT mobile...

posted on: 4 March 2011 | 4 comments

HEC Paris Alumni Interviews Reveal Where MBAs Can Take You

New HEC Paris site profiles over 70 alumni and counting, with CEOs and top analysts included

posted on: 11 February 2011 | 2 comments

AGSM MBA Team Offer One-To-One Consultations With Candidates

The AGSM MBA from the Australian School of Business will be in 14 cities across Europe and North...

posted on: 10 February 2011 | 5 comments

Guide to MSc Finance Programs

You'll get another chance to apply for graduate recruitment schemes, and pick up some useful...

posted on: 9 February 2011

Nyenrode MBA Campus Weekend Focuses On Leadership

A weekend of physical challenges and b-school life on the outskirts of Amsterdam

posted on: 7 February 2011 | 5 comments

The Day Of The GMAT: A Guide

Some hints to keep your test day disaster-free

posted on: 16 January 2011 | 3 comments

Are B-School Tuition Fees Rising Too Fast?

Tuition fee hikes discriminate against applicants who aren’t high-earners, and scholarships...

posted on: 13 January 2011 | 3 comments

Kofi Annan Scholarship Feeds Demand for MBA across Africa

It would have taken ESMT’s Belinda Mkanganwi five years to save up the money to pay for an MBA,...

posted on: 13 December 2010 | 1 comment

Advice From Warwick Business School Admissions Director

Rachel Killian, Admissions Director at Warwick Business School, on the three criteria she uses to...

posted on: 8 December 2010 | 6 comments

Fly To Nyenrode's International MBA Event For Free

Secure a place on another immersive Nyenrode weekend, with flights covered!

posted on: 3 December 2010 | 6 comments

India emerging as a favorite B-School destination

GMAC study throws up surprises in preferred destinations for MBA aspirants

posted on: 2 December 2010 | 3 comments

Cass Offers Prospective Students Free Leadership Seminar

Seminar series will look at modern leadership challenges and give future students a taste of...

posted on: 26 November 2010 | 5 comments

Cutting Edge B-Schools Line-Up At Virtual MBA Fair

London Business School, Judge Cambridge and Warwick among UK schools ready to meet applicants...

posted on: 23 November 2010 | 1 comment

When You're This Good, Who Needs An MBA?

Five Oxford University graduates explain why they went on to do one anyway

posted on: 22 November 2010 | 1 comment

CAT Exams – So far so good!

It’s India’s answer to the GMAT and 200,000 people take it each year. How are CAT-takers...

posted on: 17 November 2010 | 6 comments

Costs Pack a Punch for B-school Applicants

B-school aspirants may need a fat wallet simply to apply to their list of business schools

posted on: 21 October 2010 | 3 comments

What happens at an MBA Tour ?

Trying to figure the right Business School for yourself. You might want to visit an MBA Tour, its...

posted on: 20 October 2010 | 2 comments

Male Applicant Gatecrashes Women-Only MBA Event

Spaniard didn't want his French employers to find out that he's applying for an MBA

posted on: 7 October 2010 | 1 comment

How The Experts Match Candidates With B-Schools

posted on: 20 September 2010 | 7 comments

Tips For Interview Success

With b-school within reach, Pamela Chin Foo hopes the interview won’t be a stumbling block

posted on: 13 September 2010 | 1 comment

The Video That Won A 10,000 Euro Scholarship

Nyenrode students shares her award-winning video on the leaders of the future

posted on: 11 September 2010 | 4 comments

New Section On GMAT From June 2012

Multi-choice Integrated Reasoning section will replace one of the essays

posted on: 9 September 2010 | 2 comments

Four Steps To Attaining A Letter Of Recommendation

HEC Paris applicant advises constant contact with your recommenders to ensure they write a good...

posted on: 2 September 2010 | 2 comments

Getting into B-School: Essays!

Application, Essay, Advice

posted on: 26 August 2010 | 3 comments

To Tackle The GMAT You Need Outside Help!

HEC Paris applicant on how she overcame the dreaded GMAT

posted on: 18 August 2010 | 5 comments

Q+A With Doug Guthrie, Dean of the George Washington University School of Business

Youthful Dean will take advantage of being at the intersection of business and politics

posted on: 21 July 2010 | 8 comments

Nyenrode - Can You Be Tempted To This Fairytale Castle?

An eclectic bunch embark on Nyenrode's re-vamped MBA this fall

posted on: 16 July 2010 | 1 comment

Guide to Accreditation

All the good schools are accredited. But are all the accredited schools good?

posted on: 18 June 2010 | 4 comments

How To Answer Common MBA Admission Questions

Don't leave your research to the morning of the interview, says MBA Tour head

posted on: 10 June 2010 | 2 comments

What HEC Paris Did For Me

London alumni share stories of all-nighters, snowball fights and unexpected professional journeys

posted on: 4 June 2010 | 3 comments

Study at your Leisure with an Online MBA

B-schools harness the power of the Internet with online MBAs, but not everyone is convinced of...

posted on: 2 June 2010 | 4 comments

Is This the Next Crop of HEC Paris MBAs?

Prospective MBAs dish out opinions on b-school, its professors and alumni

posted on: 1 June 2010

Overseas Business Schools Become More Attractive To Brits

Funding cuts and economic meltdown mean UK schools aren’t quite as popular with domestic...

posted on: 24 May 2010 | 2 comments

UK Shadow Chancellor: Britain Will be

Catching George Osborne Off-Guard

posted on: 6 May 2010 | 1 comment

Up Close in Dubai and London

Opportunity for b-schools and applicants in Dubai and London to impress each other

posted on: 28 April 2010 | 1 comment

$250 GMAT Fee Waiver

Under new program schools can waive hefty fee

posted on: 13 April 2010

Deciding Which Schools Get Your Application Fees

posted on: 31 March 2010 | 1 comment

Juice Proved to be Worth the Squeeze

Three trips to RSM campus paid off in Indian IT expert’s bid to land an MBA place

posted on: 15 March 2010

Undercover at MBA 1-2-1 Event

posted on: 4 March 2010

GMAT Demand Increases Among Young People in Financial Downturn

The recession is driving the dramatic increase in testers aged less than 25 years

posted on: 24 February 2010 | 2 comments

Taking GMAT Early Pays Dividends

GMAT training provider gives 5 reasons to prepare sooner rather than later

posted on: 19 February 2010

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posted on: 16 February 2010

Guide to Surviving the GMAT

FAQs here!

posted on: 12 February 2010

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