Archive for February 2017
Data Courses Becoming Commonplace at Business Schools
Last year, the Wharton School strengthened its offerings in data and analytics while Duke’s Fuqua School of Business unveiled a new Master of Quantitative Management. But Wharton and Fuqua are far from the only business schools taking an interest in big data, it turns out. In fact, according to a new survey from Kaplan Test…
Read MoreDoes Your Undergrad Major Matter for Business School?
At EXPARTUS, we often work with young professionals, and college students, who are planning on applying for an MBA in the next couple of years. With so little work experience to rely on, they want to optimize every part of their background in order to get in to their target schools. And so, we are…
Read More3 Things You Absolutely Must Have Before You Apply To An EMBA Program
Have you been weighing whether an Executive MBA (EMBA) program is the right next move for your career? Designed for mid-career professionals with more than ten years of work experience, typically including managerial experience, an EMBA can be a great way to hone your leadership skills and take your career to the next level. However,…
Read MoreHow to Apply Successfully to Harvard Business School’s 2+2 Program
In last week’s article, we talked about what college seniors and other early-career professionals can do to prepare for eventual business school admission. But what if you’d prefer to head to business school as soon as possible – like immediately after college or graduate school? Fortunately, there are several options for current students who know…
Read MoreWhat College Seniors Can Do to Prepare for an MBA
Are you a college student who’s been thinking about business school for a while? You probably already know that most programs look for candidates with significant work experience – typically three to five years. However, that doesn’t mean you should forget about MBA applications for now! There are many actions you can take during your…
Read MoreFinancial Times Releases 2017 Global MBA Ranking
Financial Times has released their 2017 ranking of MBA programs. INSEAD has held onto its number one spot from 2016, but the top schools have seen a few other significant changes. This year’s top 10 in FT’s Global MBA Ranking are: INSEAD Stanford Graduate School of Business University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School Harvard Business School…
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