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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?
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 ...
Is It Still Worth Getting Your MBA?
With the current financial crisis in full swing and many of the traditional high paying Wall Street type jobs in short supply or even non-existent, many prospective MBA students are asking a simple question; Is it still worth getting an MBA?
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.
Why should I get an MBA?
The MBA or Masters of Business Administratoin Degree is absolutely required to attain the high MBA salaries that coveted MBA jobs provide.
Top ranking MBA programs come in several different forms. The MBA is offered through Online MBA programs, Distance Learning MBA, Executive MBA programs and of course through some of the top university business schools in the U.S. and elsewhere in full time MBA programs and part time MBA programs.
Obtaining an MBA from a Top MBA Program is key to entry into several competitive MBA job fields. Investment Banking, Trading, Consulting, Marketing and Financial Sales are only a few of the highly competitive and high paying financial and business careers. These MBA jobs and the companies that offer them a ...
What is the GMAT?
A lot of people get a little nervous before taking tests, but the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) is one examination you don’t want to put off.
The GMAT exam is a standardized assessment, delivered in English, that helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management.
By taking the GMAT exam, you have a better chance of being targeted by business schools that are a good match for you—and learning more about their programs and admissions processes. You can help them find you by creating an mba.com profile and opting in to being contacted by schools.
Schools use the test as one predictor of academic performance in an MBA program or in other graduate management progr ...
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?
My MBA Career Offers Latest MBA News Ticker
Leading MBA education site adds up-to-the-minute news ticker to keep MBA degree seekers current on breaking MBA news and information
MBA a Must for Consultants Reports New Business School Article on Top MBA Site
A new article at MBA-Business-Schools.com -- "Executive MBA Programs Can Help You Become A Business Consultant" -- explains the training that's necessary to succeed as a business consultant. To successfully enter the business consulting profession, entrepreneurs need more than enthusiasm or even experience -- they need training at a top business school.
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Financing Your MBA: Tanaka Business School Launches New Range of Imperial MBA Scholarships
London (PRWeb) March 8, 2007 -- With effect from March 2007, candidates wishing to enrol for the full-time and Executive MBA degrees in Tanaka Business School, Imperial College London, will be able to take advantage of a range of new scholarships. Launched with the objective of attracting top female and international candidates to the School's programme, the scholarships are also a celebration of Imperial College's centenary.
The Scholarships now available are:
2 MBA Foundation Scholarships and 2 EMBA Foundation scholarships, worth £10,000 each.
Imperial College was founded 100 years ago and in order to commemorate this anniversary, Tanaka Business School is offering four Scholarships for the full-time and Executive Imperial MBA. For the full-time scholarships, a minimum GMAT score of 640 is required and the deadline for scholarship application is the 30th of June 2007. For the Weekend Executive MBA, the deadline for scholarship applications is the 13th of April 2007 and for the Weekday Executive MBA, the deadline for scholarship applications is the 30th of November and a GMAT score is required.
3 MBA Scholarships for Women worth £10,000 each.
Women are still under-represented in senior leadership positions. As part of the School's commitment to increasing the talented pool of women in business, it is offering three scholarships to female candidates for the full-time Imperial MBA commencing in October 2007. To apply for a scholarship candidates must have an offer of a place on the Imperial MBA and a GMAT score of 640. The deadline for scholarship application is the 30th of June 2007.
3 MBA Scholarships for Emerging Markets worth £10,000 each
Tanaka Business School is particularly proud of the internationally diverse nature of its student body. In order to maintain the diversity of its cohort, the School is offering three £10,000 Scholarships for Emerging Markets the full-time Imperial MBA commencing in October 2007.
To apply for a scholarship, candidates need to be citizens of an emerging economy (an economy ranked below 30th place in the 2005 IMF GDP per capita rankings - published Sept 2006 ), non-UK residents, and possess a minimum GMAT score of 640 and an offer of a place on the Imperial MBA programme.
5 Rajiv Ghandi Scholarships worth £20,000 each.
Awarded to Indian candidates displaying exceptional leadership and management skills and who are currently living and working in India, each Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship is worth £20,000. Imperial College has earmarked £2m of its own funds to support these scholarships, a key element in celebrating its Centenary year in 2007. The scholarships commemorate the former Indian Prime Minister, who studied at Imperial. The launch of these new scholarships, together with the recent creation of the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Tanaka Business School, confirm the School's commitment to becoming a key hub for knowledge transfer between the UK and India.
Tanaka Business School's MBA programmes are amongst the leading MBA programmes in Europe. Consistently ranked highly by organisations such as the Financial Times, the programmes blend structured learning and practical application of knowledge and skills, with a particular emphasis on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Students have the unique opportunity of working with live commercial ideas, under development at Imperial College London and external organisations, to explore their feasibility and determine viable routes to market. This will give them key transferable skills, which can then be applied when they re-enter the workplace.
Further information, see: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/tanaka
For more information please contact:
Eoin Bedford
Press and PR Manager
Imperial College London
Tanaka Business School
South Kensington campus
London SW7 2AZ
Telephone: +44 (0) 207 594 9154
Notes to editors
About Imperial College and Tanaka Business School
Consistently rated in the top three UK university institutions, Imperial College London is a world leading science-based university whose reputation for excellence in teaching and research attracts students (11,000) and staff (6,000) of the highest international quality. Innovative research at the College explores the interface between science, medicine, engineering and management and delivers practical solutions that enhance the quality of life and the environment - underpinned by a dynamic enterprise culture.
Website: www.imperial.ac.uk
Imperial College's Tanaka Business School is a world-class provider of business education and research, focusing primarily on Imperial strengths in innovation and entrepreneurship, finance and healthcare management. The School offers full-time and executive MBAs, Master's programmes in Finance, Risk Management, International Health Management, Actuarial Finance and Management; and a Doctoral programme.
Website: www.imperial.ac.uk/tanaka
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