University of Pennsylvania: Wharton School News
World's First Open Online MBA To Be Launched By Mooc Platform Coursera
The world's first open digital MBA degree will be launched in a tie-up between Mooc maker Coursera and US b-school the University of Illinois.
May 5, 2015 00:18
MBA To CEO: Fortune 500 Chiefs Climbed To Top With B-School Degree
A core group of business schools have accelerated the careers of the chief executives at companies including Walmart, Chevron and JPMorgan.
April 28, 2015 23:27
£30M London Institute Adds To B-Schools' Social Entrepreneurship Focus
A new social entrepreneurship centre at London School of Economics joins the growing list of top universities and b-schools pioneering social impact and start-ups.
April 27, 2015 20:48
Women In Business School: Courses Make Strides In Closing Gender Divide
The gender gulf still exists but but there are signs that top business schools are bridging the divide.
April 20, 2015 00:09
More Business Schools Launch Online MBA Degrees To Hone Digital Edge
Top business schools have been investing heavily in digital learning environments, as the full-time MBA loses some of its lustre to shorter, online courses.
April 8, 2015 23:07
Business Schools, MBA Students Inject Innovation Into Healthcare
As populations age globally, business schools are helping to drive innovation in healthcare. There are lucrative opportunities to tap into the “silver economy”.
April 1, 2015 22:00
Online Learning Revolution Pushes Further Into Corporate Training
As business warms to online learning, the Silicon Valley start-ups behind Moocs are pushing further into the lucrative field of executive education.
March 23, 2015 21:36
Working In Real Estate: Commercial Property Boom Builds Up MBA Careers
The commercial property market is booming. MBA students are sought after for real estate roles in private equity finance, and project and portfolio management in both the US and Europe.
March 23, 2015 21:25
Mooc Makers Disrupt Business Education With Careers Focus
The business school as we know it is ripe for innovation by new technologies. For the liquid Mooc developers disrupting the market, employment is increasingly the priority.
March 22, 2015 23:32
Global Real Estate Firms Tap MBA Students To Ride Property Boom
Global real estate is flexing its recruitment muscles as property firms and funds gain inflows, fuelled by yield-hungry investors.
March 19, 2015 22:43