ROI on your MBA

For every Jobs (Apple) there is a Donald Trump (The Trump Organization), Sheryl Sandberg (Facebook), Warren Buffet (Berkshire Hathaway) and closer to home, Anand Mahindra (Mahindra & Mahindra). While the list of the former cluster may dwindle, that of the second lot, armed with an MBA from a top school, continues to swell.   Child …

In Focus: Stanford vs. Sloan vs. Harvard: The Better and the Best

First things first, all three have been ranked No.1 in different ranking lists in different years. All have a reputed brand value that has been built by consistently putting in years of efforts and research capabilities. Given the fact that candidates aim to invest their time, finances and efforts in their MBA prospection, let us …

Ross – Best B-school for entrepreneurship 2013 says Princeton survey

Earlier in 2011 we had written about the Best B-Schools for Entrepreneurs and The F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College in Massachusetts offered the number one graduate business program for entrepreneurs in the country, according to the U.S. News and World Report website, as of 2011. A recent survey ( September 19th 2013 ) done …

HARVARD : SNEAK PEEK

As the oldest, most heavily endowed and generally considered the most prestigious college in the nation, Harvard is generally well-known – but not known well. That is, a number of myths and misconceptions have developed outside the realm of the Harvard community. Below are some of those myths, along with facts, which we hope will …

Top B Schools under GMAT and Their Specializations

For anyone aspiring to get into a business school, the first hurdle is the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). Forget about the other hurdles downstream if the GMAT is not successfully scaled. But how high must you jump to clear it? How high can a GMAT get? There is no specific number but a “ballpark …

Harvard Business School

Harvard Business School (HBS) has earned a prestigious place among the best business schools in the nation. It had its foundation in the year 1908. Every year, the B-school is sought by one of the most of the qualified MBA applicants who find HBS as a top choice for shaping up their career aspirations. However, …

The Role of B-schools in Global Learning

My previous posts dwelt on prepping you up for entry into a business school. Except for the process of applying into one, I have loaded you with the things necessary to make it successfully into a business school’s roster of students. I thought I need to tell you one more thing. There’s more to earning …

Tips in Choosing the Right Business School

Several years back, I met an elderly American gentleman in a wedding reception. He’s a well-traveled guy, also talked a lot. After a few chatters, he asked me where I would prefer to live, if I had a choice. Without much hesitation I told him that for quality of life, Singapore is great, for shopping …