How Much Do MBA Graduates Make?
The MBA or Masters of Business Administration is widely viewed as a ticket to a high salary job whether on Wall Street or in Corporate America. With that said, there is a certain earnings range that MBA graduates can expect that I go over in this article.

What is an MBA? Why get an MBA?
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out scientific approaches to management. The MBA degree has since achieved worldwide recognition. Accreditation bodies exist specifically for MBA programs to ensure consistency and quality of graduate business education, and business schools in many countries offer MBA programs tailored to full-time, part-time, executive, and distance learning students, with specialized concentrations.

What are the different types of MBA Programs?
Basic types of MBA programs Two year MBA programs normally take place over two academic years (i.e. approximately 18 months of term time), in the Northern Hemisphere beginning in late August/September of year one and continuing until May of year two, with a three to four month summer break in between years one and two. Students enter with a reasonable amount of prior real-world work experience and take classes during weekdays like other university students. Accelerated MBA programs are a variation of the two year programs. They involve a higher course load with more intense class and examination schedules. They usually have less "down time" during the program and between semesters. For example, there is no three to four month summer bre ...

2011 Global MBA Rankings
Traditionally MBA rankings consisted only of domestic U.S. MBA Programs with the widely regarded BusinessWeek and U.S. News MBA rankings as the primary source for students. Recently, however, two widely respected international financial publications, The Financial Times of London and The Economist started publishing their Global MBA Program Rankings which includes universities from around the world, the U.S. included. Below are the top five MBA programs as published in the most recent MBA Rankings in The Financial Times of London and The Economist.

Which Is Better...MBA or CFA?
Traditionally, the MBA has been the gold standard of business degrees. Recently, however there has been a growing trend and demand in the workplace for those with a CFA designation. Many people are faced with the confusing decision to do one, the other or possibly both. But what’s the best choice?

Is An Online MBA Worth It?
Getting your MBA online has become a popular option for many people. One of the biggest questions I'm often asked is whether pursuing a Masters in Business Administration through a distance learning program is the right thing to do for them?