London Business School (LBS) News
Microsoft, Oracle Join Tech Takeover Of MBA Students' Careers
Recruiters from Microsoft and Oracle say they value MBA graduates, as the technology industry taps more business schools to help drive growth.
March 2, 2015 21:25
Private Equity, Hedge Funds Lure MBAs Away From Chastened Banks
Private equity is a diamond in the rough. Regulatory scrutiny and caps on pay and bonuses have tainted banks' appeal – pushing MBA graduates into PE firms and hedge funds.
March 2, 2015 13:24
MBA Degrees Are Best Route To Coveted Senior Banking Ranks
An MBA improves bankers’ chances of reaching the top, with 21% of banks’ managing directors having obtained the degree – but the boost to earnings is more modest.
February 19, 2015 21:47
MBA Founders Lead Battle Against Banks With Crowdfunding Start-Ups
A group of four disruptive crowdfunding platforms were founded by MBA graduates, who are capitalizing on the nascent peer-to-peer lending industry's rapid growth.
February 18, 2015 20:37
Fast-Growing Peer-To-Peer Lending Market Adds To MBA Careers
The fast-growing marketplace lending industry is expected to open up career opportunity in the alternative finance sector, as crowdfunding platforms seek to expand.
February 18, 2015 20:31
Private Wealth Management Industry Invests In More MBA Talent
Wealth management companies and units at banks have increased global recruitment significantly, as wealth managers grapple with new technologies and regulatory changes.
February 18, 2015 10:22
Venture Capital Firms Pour Investment Into MBA's Start-Up Ventures
Entrepreneurs from top universities have raised more than $25 billion in combined venture capital funding, as MBA's start-up companies come of age.
February 16, 2015 22:41
E-Commerce Powers Technology Sector's MBA Hiring Drive
A career shift to the technology sector is underway – and e-commerce companies like Amazon are fuelling the business school recruitment drive.
February 16, 2015 11:48
Business Schools Reboot With Silicon Valley Careers And Courses
The disruptive influence of technology is altering the education world just as it is changing the business landscape. MBA programs are learning from Silicon Valley.
February 11, 2015 19:57
Which European B-Schools Provide The Best Return On Investment?
A survey of 33,000 leading employers and business schools has revealed which full-time European MBA programs provide the best investment returns.
February 10, 2015 23:04