Top international business schools will meet experienced executives at the Access MBA event in London on Saturday, March 26th at the Hilton London Tower Bridge Hotel. While getting admitted to a highly-ranked MBA program can be difficult, meeting the right business school is the first step to the top.

As the demand for qualified and capable managers is on the rise, an MBA degree presents itself as recession-proof qualification for business executives.

Access MBA Tour Brings Together Top International Business Schools and Qualified Candidates

The Access MBA Tour organizes face-to-face meetings between experienced professionals and top global business schools. See top business school rankings.

Personalized meetings will be held at the Hilton London Tower Bridge Hotel on March 26th from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Among the participating schools at the event are IE Business School, Esade, Manchester Business School, Kellogg-WHU, ESCP Europe, Cass, Vlerick, Warwick, Hult International Business School. Candidates must register on www.accessmba.com to attend One-to-One meetings. They are screened and matched with the schools that meet their requirements and are invited to individualized meetings with the schools’ Admissions representatives at the event. Onsite advising sessions with Access MBA consultants is also available for interested MBA candidates.

The Access MBA Tour includes over 100 prestigious business schools that are accredited and internationally ranked. At each event, select business school representatives present their programmes in detail in order to help candidates identify the program that will best support their personal development goals. The event attracts high-profile executives with at least 3 years of professional experience and a higher education degree.

How Business Schools Help Turn Downtrends into Possibilities

Recent turbulent market shifts emphasize the need for a thorough understanding of the forces in motion by business leaders and executives, many of whom turn to scholars and colleagues in top ranked business schools. Some identify new business opportunities and apply for an MBA degree to gain the specific knowledge required. Others aim to diversify their professional profile and gain a competitive advantage.

International MBA programs ensure that business executives understand the evolving global market and can adequately and sustainably lead their organizations towards long-term prosperity. Research shows that an MBA degree guarantees graduates higher starting salaries and greater opportunities to advance their careers.

A 2009 study by the Financial Times indicates that MBA graduates from leading international universities receive a 108% pay increase after obtaining their degree. Data on the salary levels of business professionals with top MBA degrees indicates that their average annual income in America is between 91,000 and 93,000 U.S. dollars, and in the UK it varies between 60,000 and 135,000 British pounds. Read more about Global MBA education.

About Access MBA

The Tour holds approximately 50 One-to-One events per year in more than 30 cities worldwide. Access MBA is a project of Advent Group, a Paris-based communications agency that coordinates educational and recruiting events throughout Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. More information can be found on www.accessmba.com.