Saturday, July 28, 2007

MBA in France

French companies are employing increasing numbers of foreigners in senior management, as they are aiming to internationalise their management workforce. Recruiters and Employment Consultants are becoming more and more international and global.


In France, most of the MBA participant body represents a diverse and talented group of professionals containing a wide range of ages, disciplines and cultures. The participant to an MBA in France follows an English-speaking programme combined with a French culture in a multicultural environment. In order to create real awareness and understanding of the multicultural issues facing global business managers, most MBA programmes seek to provide an intercultural team ‘focus’, with geographic dimensions. There is no dominant culture in the most famous MBAs in France, but rather a determinedly multicultural approach with a well-balanced representation of different economical zones, without the predominance of one over the other. This is the reason that participants are placed in culturally diverse teams for project collaboration and problem-solving.
Most MBA programmes offer courses on key business regions for more in-depth market studies. In order to sharpen local market knowledge, participants can also choose from study trips or exchange programmes with reputable universities around the world. Although the participants have different needs and aspirations for professional life, they share the learning philosophy for vision, innovation, and collaboration. This multicultural environment is reinforced by a multicultural core of international faculty.
Aside from a roster of successful international business professionals and entrepreneurs, the majority of the teaching faculty is drawn from prestigious universities all around the world. Visiting faculty teach for short, intensive periods, bringing the latest developments in their field which is communicated through their culture and teaching methodology. They come from famous universities such as MIT, UC Berkeley, University of Southern California, Oxford University, London Business School, Imperial College, Todai University and others.
Today, France is considered to be the economic leader amongst the European Union countries. Therefore, to do an MBA in France is an excellent entrance gate to develop business in France, or in any other European country.
So, if you have an international mind, are open to a multicultural world, looking for different approaches to acquire and develop technical, personal and professional knowledge in a multicultural environment; then you are the ideal candidate to come and study for an MBA in France.


AuthorProf. Michel FenderDeanENPC MBA, The ENPC School of International ManagementParis - France
Please visit: www.enpc.fr/mib

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

MBAs around the world.


One-year MBA programs are perfect for people who already have a master’s or graduate degree in a complimentary subject and for those who cannot afford to spend two years of their life in school or far from their families. Whatever your reason may be, here is a list of some of the top one-year MBAs around the world.

Northwestern UniversityKellogg School of Management
Location: Evanston, Illinois, USAProgram: One-Year MBARanking: #5 by US News and World Report, #3 by BusinessWeek, #19 by Financial TimesDescription: This 12-month program at Northwestern focuses on core courses during the summer and electives during the following year. The program is tailored for students who possess an undergraduate or graduate degree in business. Tuition: One-Year MBA Program $58,580

INSEAD
Location: Fontainebleau, France or SingaporeProgram: MBARanking: #7 by Financial Times, #9 International by the Wall Street Journal, #6 by BusinessWeekDescription: INSEAD offers two campuses and two start dates. Students can choose to apply to the European campus in Fontainebleau, France or to the Asian campus in Singapore. In addition, there are two start dates – July and January. The program lasts 10 months and is divided into 5 periods that include core and electives courses. Tuition: Fees for self-sponsored participants €48,800; Fees for company-sponsored participants €65,000

Instituto de Empresa
Location: Madrid, Spain Program: International MBA Ranking: #11 by Financial Times, #12 by The Wall Street Journal, #6 by Forbes Description: The International MBA at Instituto de Empresa lasts 13 months (November – December) with a pre-program/orientation session that starts in September and includes an intensive Spanish course. The program includes core courses, electives, forums, optional business Spanish lessons, and projects. Tuition: €45,000 + €1,050 (contribution to the IE Business School Foundation)

Cornell UniversityJohnson School
Location: Ithaca, New York, USA Program: Accelerated MBA Ranking: # 14 by US News & World Report, #13 by BusinessWeek, #29 by Financial Times Description: Cornell’s One-Year Accelerated MBA program lasts 12 months starting in May and graduating the following MBA. This program is specially designed for individuals who already possess a graduate degree in a technical, scientific or quantitative field. It requires strong quantitative skills and professional work experience. Tuition: $62,600 USD



Cambridge University Judge Business School
Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom Program: MBARanking: #15 by Financial TimesDescription: The One-Year MBA program at Cambridge starts in September and ends in August with the culmination of an individual project. The program includes core courses, electives, a Cambridge Venture project, a global consulting project, and an individual project. One thing that distinguishes this program from the rest is its location at the heart of Silicon Fern – a concentration of new high-tech and bio-tech businesses. Tuition: MBA Program £28,000 College Fee £2,000

University of Oxford Saïd Business School
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom Program: MBA Ranking: #19 by Financial Times Description: Oxford’s one-year MBA program starts in October and ends in September. The program includes core courses, electives, and an entrepreneurship project. Most of the core courses focuses on quantitative subjects such as Finance, Economics, and Decision Science, while electives include marketing, entrepreneurship, private equity and other subjects. Tuition: MBA Program £28,000 College Fee £3,000

ESADE
Location: Barcelona, Spain Program: One-Year MBA Ranking: #24 by Financial Times, #2 International by the Wall Street Journal, #7 by BusinessWeek Description: ESADE’s one-year MBA program lasts 12 months starting in April. The program requires that applicants have a business or economics undergraduate degree or an engineering undergraduate degree with significant business experience. The program is divided in 5 modules, which include core and elective courses along with Spanish lessons. Tuition: €42,500

Emory University Goizueta Business School
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Program: One-Year MBA Ranking: #20 by US News and World Report, #23 by BusinessWeek, #33 by Financial Times Description: The One-Year MBA program at Emory starts in May and lasts 12 months. Admissions requirements include that applicants have a business or economics degree, or an engineering degree and business experience. Applicants should have strong quantitative skills and significant work experience. The program focuses on core courses and electives with the majority of core courses being completed during the summer. Tuition: $56,220



University of Florida Warrington College of Business Administration
Location: Gainesville, Florida, United Kingdom Program: Traditional MBA - One-Year Option Ranking: #37 by US News and World Report, #13 Regional by The Wall Street Journal, #6 by Princeton Review Description: Besides a tradition two-year and online programs, the University of Florida offers two options for its one-year MBA. Option A is designed for students from all majors. This option lasts 12 months and focuses on core subjects and electives. Also, option A offers a 1/3 scholarship to all students. Option B is designed for business majors who completed their bachelor’s within 7 years. This option lasts 11 months and focuses mainly on electives. Tuition: Option A Florida Residents $9,602 Out-of-State $29,397 (including 1/3 scholarship).
Option B Florida Residents $9,602 Out-of-State $29,397

Babson College
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA Program: One-Year MBA Ranking: #41 Overall (#1 Entrepreneurship) by US News and World Report, #1 Entrepreneurship by Financial Times Description: Ranked as the top MBA in Entrepreneurship, Babson offers an MBA program that starts in May and lasts 12 months. This program requires that applicants have a business undergraduate degree and at least 2 years of professional experience. The program focuses on core courses during the summer months, and allows students to choose their electives during the following two semesters. Tuition: $48,668

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Sunday, July 22, 2007

MBA programs in New York


"The Big Apple", "The City that never Sleeps", "The Naked City"… New York City has earned many nicknames, but none more deserving the "The Worlds business Capital". Which is why more and more students from countries around the world are coming to New York City to earn the MBA degree today’s employers value most: One that prepares well-rounded business managers for a global marketplace.

The world’s economies are increasingly interdependent, so the ability to reconcile divergent interests is a highly valued business management skill. More and more business schools, such as Dowling College, actively recruit international students to ensure their classrooms more closely reflect today’s business environment. New York City’s richly diverse communities, schools and workplaces offer students nearly constant interaction with people of other nationalities and cultures - and ample opportunities to gain an understanding of, and respect for, foreign customs, perspectives and languages.

Employers today are also demanding more "well-rounded" business school graduates … those who have balanced their training in marketing, management and finance, with studies of music, drama, art and the social sciences. This emphasis on a more broad-based curriculum has practical, as well as less tangible benefits. An appreciation for art and culture often helps those of different nationalities transcend their differences. And the arts also serve graduates as a source of lifelong personal pleasure. Nowhere else in the United States is the arts society so well represented and so easily accessible as in New York City.

Above all, New York City offers an unparalleled opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the world’s most vibrant commercial market. New York City, with over 75,000 companies - most multinational in scope - is home to virtually every enterprise known to man.
Nowhere else in the United States can business training be applied, tested and acquired more easily and effectively than here in New York City. The world’s biggest companies, its greatest concentration of "intellectual capital", and its most prominent business institutions are right here in New York City. Business schools take full advantage of the City’s resources by creating corporate partnerships, executive-in-residence and mentoring programs, and valuable internship opportunities.
The City’s diverse community, the opportunity to acquire a broad, highly skilled business education and exposure to the world’s most important marketplace, makes New York City the ideal destination for students of international business - now more than ever.

Author: Dr Anthony F Libertella, Dean of Dowling College School of Business
http://www.mba-courses.com/mba_new_york.htm

Thursday, July 19, 2007

MBA Applications And Your Application Essay

Ivy League admission officials revealed that the best chance of a candidate to get accepted lies in his application essay. That is why your purpose in writing your MBA essay should be similar to the purpose of a college admission essay. Years back, weren't you thinking that your goal was to make your dream university think that you're a worthy student to walk through its halls? The same goes for the MBA application. Double the effort you exerted in writing your college application essay but think along the same lines. Below are reasons why MBA essays are not resumes or a reiteration of your grades and accomplishments.

Limited space is allotted for MBA application essays, so there is simply no space for unnecessary details. Skills and academic excellence are expected and commonplace in the competition. After all, no one in his right mind will aspire for an MBA if his brain dried out in college or in writing his college application essay. Your SAT scores and excellent academic records might have helped to get you in your dream college. Collegiate achievements undoubtedly have had a role to play in getting you a good job. But members of an MBA admission board are not to be steam-rolled by grades and professional history alone. If you're an overachiever, you are likely just one of the many overachievers trying to get into the same MBA program. You all have good academic records and professional accomplishments but impressive resumes don't really cut it in for the admissions board. There is no way to get accepted in an MBA program without distinguishing yourself from other applicants except in an MBA essay. So weeding out information like these is not only wise but practical.

Similar to how a college admission essay is evaluated, MBA admission boards evaluate MBA essays for traits and non-academic qualities of the candidates. Obviously, personality is not measured in grades. The members of the board want ambition, honesty, maturity, diplomacy, and other traits in their students. They evaluate inter and intra-personal strengths in their potential students. They want dynamism and enthusiasm -- individuals who have interests outside the academe and actually experienced what it's like to live (if you want to be poetic about it). If you recall, your high school adviser gave you the same advice regarding your jargon habit and verbose essay. Do not repeat the same mistakes in your MBA essay. Flamboyant words take up too much space and a highly-technical language hides your personality which defeats the purpose of your MBA essay.

You might be surprised but Ivy League admission officials actually claim that the best essays they've read (read: those they accepted) often talks about a key memory, an important experience, a hobby - things the authors felt passionate about. The topics seem like the kinds people use in writing a college admission essay but they are highly effective for MBA application essays. The two are similar to each other although at varying levels. A college admission essay shows universities what a student wants to achieve and how they are influenced by the people around them. The same goes for the MBA; the board wants to see how you've matured because of your experiences. They are not interested in your high marks but how you achieved them. Or more likely, how you managed to have a life while performing excellently in academics. So take a deep breath and erase all resume info in your MBA essay. After all, the resume is already part of your application.

Author :
Thomas Suh http://www.articlecity.com/articles/education/article_625.shtml

Saturday, July 14, 2007

What Do I Need to Take an Online MBA Course?


Most online MBA courses are commonly put together to meet the needs of working students with undergraduate degrees in business related programs, as well as those with undergraduate degrees outside the area of business. Depending on the student's prior education in business, most online MBA courses have a 30 credit program, that can often be completed in as little as two years. Depending on the learning institution, students may transfer in up to 6 credits towards their MBA.

In order to know what you need to take an online MBA course, you should first understand how online MBA courses work. All work in the online classrooms is completed and submitted through the computer. Written work is usually submitted as an email attachment. Just like in a traditional classroom, students are often expected to read any textbook material prior to the due date specified in his/her syllabus or course calendar. Class participation is commonly expected from each student in order to successfully pass each course.

It is not uncommon to finish an entire MBA degree program from the comfort of your own home. But if you desire to have a personal meeting with your professor, you are normally welcome to schedule one. The only thing you need in order to take an MBA course is a computer and the desire. The computer would need to be internet ready, with the capability to send email attachments. Depending on the specific institution, windows 95 or greater is necessary.

Registering for an online MBA course is fairly simple. It is basically the same process you endure when you intend to apply for your education through a classroom. You must submit a completed application to the learning institution. Your application fee, and a copy of your resume should accompany the application, as well as any undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Very often your GMAT exam scores will also be necessary. If you already have a Master's Degree from an accredited college, you may not be required to take the GMAT exam. That will depend on the individual learning institution.

Online MBA courses can be costly, but as long as the institution is accredited, financial aid is available. Financial assistance is often available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. To apply for grants, you need to fill out the federal FAGSA form, as well as check with your school's financial aid office for aid they may offer. Sometimes, even veteran's benefits may be available to the student. After registering for the online MBA course, it is always best to visit the school's financial assistance office, or visit that section of their web page for available scholarships and grants.

Understanding the processes and procedures of online MBA courses is important before you enroll. With an internet ready computer, a desire to learn, online MBA courses could be perfect from you. With online MBA courses, you can get the degree you desire from the comfort of your own home


Mansi aggarwal

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

MBA Schools in USA



The USA has a huge number of business schools offering a variety of masters programs, including MBAs, business doctorates and undergraduate programs.
Below is a Top 10 of MBA Schools in the USA. byUS News Rank

Harvard University (MA)
Stanford University (CA)
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan)
Northwestern University (Kellogg) (IL)
Columbia University (NY)
University of Chicago
Duke University (Fuqua) (NC)
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
University of California–Berkeley (Haas)

Sunday, July 8, 2007

Choosing An Online MBA Degree


The Master of Business Administration is one of the most popular and sought-after degrees available today. As the world moves to an increasingly corporate and service-based economy, companies have an ever-growing need for business savvy and certain sets of technical skills. And an MBA-holder is likely to have those skills and savvy. School accreditation is the most important factor to consider when deciding on an online MBA program. Proper accreditation could mean the difference between an online MBA degree that gets you a promotion and a degree that isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on. There are three types of accreditation agencies that are essential to consider when earning an MBA online: regional accreditation, professional accreditation, and distance learning accreditation.
1. Regional accreditation is your best bet.
2. Personal accreditation will make your online MBA stand out.
3. Distance Learning accreditation may not be accepted everywhere.
4. Any other type of accreditation will not be as important as the three listed above.
You can earn a general MBA degree, or choose a particular specialization depending on your strengths and career goals. Disciplines are available in technology, IT, human resources, administration, marketing, and accounting; all the aspects of a well-oiled business machine. All MBA degrees will ensure you have a comprehensive education in business.
Study Option:
The mode of studying for an MBA is also evolving. The executive MBA allows students to work and study at the same time, arranging a mixture of classes, meetings, online work, and individual tutoring. A marketing MBA may allow you to prove your business credentials without having to go through the process of working in junior level positions. Since this qualification can be used across a broad range of sectors, your employability should be good.


Executive MBA:
An Executive MBA is a graduate degree designed for executives, managers and other leaders in business. An executive master of business administration degree may have some similarities to other business programs but is carefully focused for its intended participants. Executive master of business administration degree programs are designed specifically for people who are currently in business but who wish to further their education. Students can usually complete their executive MBA degree within two years even when working full time. The program of study for an executive master of business administration degree covers the full spectrum of business concepts with emphasis on integrating the areas together. Course topics include accounting, statistics, finance, marketing, and management and information technology.
Marketing MBA:
A Marketing MBA is a master's degree program designed to give you the skills you need to successfully manage an organization. A marketing MBA could be right for you, if you wish to gain business skills and need to have a good foundation in the arts of merchandizing and creating a desire for goods or services.
An MBA degree online can create the expertise, experience, and knowledge needed to have a competitive edge in today's job markets. Getting a degree online is now much more convenient with the colleges and universities through expanding Internet options. The Internet is quickly changing the way those advancing their educations are studying, and the Internet is attracting thousands of students who want to return to school to further their experience and knowledge.


There are many different schools that offer MBA degrees online and each school has a different course of studies and requirement for completion. Those seeking degrees should investigate the limitless options that the Internet has brought in advancing educations, careers, and personal growth.


Of course, it is a good idea to investigate all that is available before committing to a specific school program. Potential students will want to make sure that any program that they are researching offers an MBA degree online that is accredited. Also, speak with academic counselors at various schools, getting information about the different requirements and estimated time tables involved. Be sure to look for hidden costs also. Why not start today and investigate getting an MBA degree online.

About The Author
Kateri

Saturday, July 7, 2007

Online MBA Degree


MBA is an abbreviation for master of business administration. This is a higher degree designed to teach people from any industry sector the skills needed to effectively manage an organization at a senior level, or to help a fledgling business succeed. It’s a well-known fact that earning an MBA can boost your career (along with your salary). Widespread need in a variety of sectors suggests that you can explore any number of industries with an online MBA degree in your hands. Today's MBA degree has evolved to keep up with the demands of our dynamic and global business world. Demand for individuals with MBAs is strong in a number of sectors including:
• the U.S. government
• non-profits
• healthcare organizations
• consulting firms
• banks
• technology companies

An online MBA is a graduate degree program designed for business leaders who do not have the time to attend classes or who do not live close to a campus. You can achieve an online MBA degree in a variety of business areas such as accounting, electronic commerce, marketing and project management. An online MBA degree can help people make a career change, or take that next step up the corporate ladder by simply studying at home through the Internet with multimedia tools. Because most people are already busy with life, they might find that distance education fits their schedule better than attending a traditional classroom. Students coming from any discipline are invited to enroll. Pursuing an MBA, online or through traditional means, shows employers you are committed to improving your future as well as showing a passion for learning. Possibly the most important bottom line is the potential of increased salary. Entry-level salaries are typically higher for MBA graduates than non-MBAs. An MBA is a degree that clearly gives graduates an edge-up in the job market. Students and graduates cited the following top reasons for pursuing an MBA degree:
• Greater earning potential and confidence,
• Career advancement,
• Career shift or total change,
• Paid training by an employer (sponsoring the MBA degree in whole or part),
• Development of technical expertise and business savvy,
• Gaining leadership in an emerging field,
• Gaining networking resources,
• Increased job security.

Hopefully, an online MBA degree will be your path to better pay and a great career. You just need to think carefully about what kind of MBA degree you can earn. If you're among the thousands of graduate student hopefuls looking to get into business school, perhaps it is time to explore earning your MBA online

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by: Kateri White



Friday, July 6, 2007

MBA basics


The MBA is perhaps the most coveted course in today’s world. This course tops the list of courses almost in all the developed and developing countries across the globe. The enthusiasm for the course has brought in many small private institutes etc. to offer this course. However, only those students who have obtained the MBA degree from some recognized eminent university find the best of placements. So the institute or the university is the first factor for a successful career in this field. This article will educate you about the various issues like finance, strategy to study, interview etc. related to choosing MBA as a profession.


Most of the MBA schools or colleges adjudicate the caliber of the student via the GMAT or The Graduate Management Admissions Test exam. This test is to estimate the individual’s knowledge of English, Math and Analytical writing skills. The verbal or English section comprises of 41 questions to be answered within 75 minutes. The questions like correcting the hidden grammatical mistakes etc. The Math section has 37 questions and same 75 minutes. Questions are on various mathematical topics like percentage, ratio and so forth. The writing analysis is based on writing two essays on different issues.


• The school and university depend on the grades that you get in the exam. Good grades will fetch you a deemed university while poor ones may not.


MBA programs are full time and part time and within this program there are many choices. Like you can take up finance management, HR, etc. it is at the discretion of the student to decide which course to go for.


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