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The UK is becoming the new entrepreneurial capital of Western Europe, as more entrepreneurs flock to British cities to launch start-up businesses - including a cluster of MBA graduates.

Huge job growth has been reported in the automotive and aerospace sectors in some parts of Europe. Driven by innovation in emerging European countries, MBAs may be in high demand.

There is a retail revolution gripping Europe. Retailers are turning to ecommerce, and are using strange new ways to lure shoppers to store fronts - and MBAs are tapping into young consumers.

New MBA rankings reveal the top-20 business schools in Europe. European MBA programs have languished behind the US, but the region is experiencing resurgence.

Alumni networks are an essential part of the MBA experience. Students are able to develop industry connections, prepare for job interviews and secure careers with the help of classmates.

After a career as an astronomer, Kim Nilsson enrolled on Cranfield's MBA program and launched a start-up business with a classmate.

Reports suggest that in Asia, an MBA is not a sure-fire route from b-school to the boardroom. But in the United States and Europe, can an MBA still make you a CEO, asks Seb Murray.

Executive education is in rude health. New rankings include a record number of programs and show that United States-based schools are losing their dominance.

Amit Mahajan wanted a change in career direction after an engineering degree. An MBA from Cranfield helped him carve out a career in Management Consulting.

Soft skills have become more important for MBA employers and leadership development is now the key learning objective. Business schools have ramped-up their leadership development efforts.