Author Archives: Joseph Dabon
Is Your B-School Accredited?
Choosing the right business school is no less important than say, having a good GMAT score to be admitted into one. When I say “right,” I mean “accredited” right. So what is this b-school accreditation and how important is it? … Continue reading
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What to Expect in an MBA Class
When I enrolled into my executive MBA class, I wasn’t expecting anything dramatic. I was already, what you may call a “wizened old owl,” having “done this and seen that,” that nothing seemed to surprise me anymore. And it … Continue reading
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How to Cope with Your MBA Class
Taking an MBA class is not to be taken lightly. Not only is it expensive, you are also putting your career, your future, on the line. Nor should you take it with utter seriousness that it will stress you out. … Continue reading
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Make Your Case Study Analysis Stand Out
Case study analysis forms the core of any MBA class. This is where students are exposed to real business problems, analyze them and provide solutions – either hypothetically or otherwise. In my Strategic Planning subject, I had the case of … Continue reading
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India’s Top 5 Favorite Specializations
One time, while describing the different countries I’ve been to on official business, a friend asked me what India is like. Without batting an eyelash, I said, “There’s nothing quite like India.” Yes,India is difficult to describe. How can one … Continue reading
Filed under Executive MBA, Master of Science Programs (MS)
How to Get the Most from Your Business School
What do Warren Buffett, of the leading U.S. investment company, Berkshire Hathaway, Bernard Arnault of LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy), the Koch Brothers (David and Charles) of Koch Industries and Google’s Larry Page and Sergey Brin have in common? They … Continue reading
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Executive MBA and the Real World
“We celebrated the completion of an intense and incredible year, but we also started to feel sad, preparing to part ways with such remarkable people.” The statement rings similar to Shakespeare’s famous “Parting is such a sweet sorrow,” line in his Romeo … Continue reading
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Is an MBA a Key to Fat Salaries?
People take up graduate studies for a variety of reasons. But they all do it for one motivation – to have a higher pay. Only a few would say it outright because there is no guarantee that they will. And … Continue reading
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What is an Executive MBA
A very close friend of mine from my college days had the privilege of attending a company sponsored MBA course from the prestigious Asian Institute of Management (AIM). He had to take it as a pre-condition for his moving up … Continue reading
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What MBA Program Suits You Best
One day you went through the latest news on the company bulletin board. And there, prominently standing out from the usual company titbits is an announcement for a vacant position a couple of levels higher than yours. The qualifications fit … Continue reading
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