BSchools.org Blog - Resources for Business School Students
The BSchools.org blog helps online MBA students choose the right business school and make the most out of life beyond graduation. Readers can learn about what to expect when pursuing an online business degree, including information about the application process, exceptional professors leading programs, and MBA alternatives. Additionally, there are detailed guides to scholarships, internship opportunities (paid and unpaid), conferences, careers, and prospective salaries, as well as features about the ever-changing business landscape.
Check back regularly for interviews with degree program administrators and tips for successful applications, among other resources.
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Boeing’s Latest Crisis: MBA Professors Weigh In
April 11, 2024Once again, another management crisis at Boeing is the hottest business story in the United States. Following the January 2024 blowout of a door plug on a new 737 jetliner carrying 177 passengers and crew at 16,000 feet over Portland, a top management shakeout at Boeing grabbed headlines late in March.
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MBA Applicants Celebrate: Drop in Applications Reduces Competition
February 6, 2024A new survey from GMAC, the Graduate Management Admissions Council, reported that graduate business school applications have fallen significantly for the second year in a row. This is terrific news for potential MBA applicants because it means less competition for the prized seats in classes at better business schools.
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Biz Flash: What to Know Before Starting a Private Home Care Business
January 25, 2024Getting started in this industry requires knowledge and preparation to navigate the complexities of the healthcare sector. Keep reading to learn what she thinks everyone needs to know before starting their own private home care business.
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Upskilling in Uncertain Times: What Job Seekers Should Know in 2024
January 17, 2024In 2022, the Great Resignation, which kicked off an era of abundant corporate job openings, high salaries and enticing benefits packages, seemed to end as quickly as it began. Since then, the pendulum has swung back in the other direction, with employers now back in the power seat. According to TIME, there’s currently an average of one job opening for every two applicants on LinkedIn, a significant difference from 2022, when the ratio was one-to-one.
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OpenAI's Sam Altman Firing and Reinstatement: Professors Weigh In
January 11, 2024In a whirlwind of events that unfolded over only a week, OpenAI—the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence research firm known around the world for its ChatGPT chatbot platform—suddenly found itself at the center of a leadership crisis.
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Harvard Business School in Turmoil: Seven Tenured Professors Attack Administration
December 21, 2023A group of Harvard Business School tenured faculty say that what they learned after the school found Dr. Francesca Gino guilty of research misconduct has “rocked our confidence in HBS.” In an op-ed that the Harvard Crimson published in October 2023, the seven professors spoke out “anonymously, for fear of retaliation” by the business school. They allege that the administration at HBS violated policy development norms by secretly changing the school’s decades-old Research Integrity Policy, and did so specifically after receiving allegations concerning work by their colleague, Dr. Gino.
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What Tasks Will Be Automated in Future Businesses?
December 15, 2023In today's technologically advancing world, artificial intelligence (AI) disrupts almost every sector, reimagining how business is conducted. The ubiquitous influence of AI is not only confined to digital marketing or legal analysis, but its tendrils are reaching into virtually every aspect of commerce. From automating accounting processes to streamlining sales outreach and even creating dynamic presentations, the integration of AI is revolutionizing the work landscape.
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Guide to MBA Scholarships for 2024
December 11, 2023Given that higher education has now become the second-largest expense for an individual in their lifetime, only topped by buying a home, it’s no wonder why so many students now look to scholarships and fellowships for help. Fortunately, research compiled for our profiles below revealed many scholarships that can help defray the cost of earning an MBA.
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Guide to MBA Careers – Business Administration Career Paths
December 7, 2023Over the last couple of years, the technology industry has begun to chip away at the share of MBA graduates joining the finance world, and more specifically, investment banking. Some studies even suggest that tech has already, or soon will, become the top recruiter of MBA graduates.
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Online MBA Programs Ranked by Affordability (2023-2024)
December 4, 2023These online programs ranked by affordability can be a viable alternative to more expensive programs while still receiving an excellent education and providing the flexibility working professionals need to balance work, family, and higher education demands.
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Should I Hire an MBA Admissions Consultant? Best Practices for Getting into Business School
December 1, 2023Few topics seem as controversial among applicants to MBA programs as the use of graduate admissions consultants. These consultants help optimize the chances of acceptance for their clients, typically candidates applying to highly selective business schools.
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Best Graduate Business Degrees of 2023-2024
November 30, 2023According to the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC), specialized master’s degrees in business have gained ground, particularly among younger, less experienced candidates.
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Business School Graduate Gift Guide - What to Buy for MBAs in 2024
November 29, 2023MBA gifts convey pride in a loved one's accomplishments and can help them achieve success and adjust to the next chapter in their lives. With that in mind, there are several kinds of gifts MBA grads appreciate most.
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List of MBA Associations and Organizations (2024)
November 29, 2023Students should not limit themselves by relying exclusively on their school’s clubs for networking opportunities. Compelling arguments exist for joining local chapters of global, national, and regional professional organizations while students are still in business school.
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Biz Flash: What to Know Before Starting a Consulting Business
November 28, 2023Knowing everything or how to solve every challenge is impossible, particularly when running a business. Suppose an organization struggles with a particular issue that its internal team cannot resolve due to a lack of expertise or resources. In that case, they often will call on a consultant who can help them.