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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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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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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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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.
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Analysis: Half of CEOs Say AI Could Replace Most of Their Role, Survey Says
November 16, 2023MBA programs train top managers, but is the training of these future leaders adapting rapidly enough in the face of artificial intelligence? The jaw-dropping results of a new poll by edX found that CEOs and C-suite chief executives believe AI will redefine their roles by performing much larger shares of their job responsibilities than ever thought possible.
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Online MBA Programs for International Students
November 6, 2023For international students, pursuing an MBA has become quite a popular choice. In today’s modern world, education has been revolutionized by technology and online master of business administration programs have recently emerged as convenient and flexible options for prospective business professionals looking to balance their education with professional and personal commitments.
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Biz Flash: What to Know Before Starting a Vending Machine Business
October 16, 2023Vending machines are a pretty big business. According to Allied Market Research, in 2022, the global vending machine industry was valued at $18.3 billion and is expected to grow to $37.2 billion by 2032. Starting a vending machine business can seem lucrative for many entrepreneurs looking for a low barrier to entry business with strong growth potential.
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Harvard Professor Sues University for Defamation Over Misconduct Allegations
October 10, 2023A superstar Harvard Business School professor accused of research misconduct has filed a defamation lawsuit against Harvard University, the school’s dean, and the three blog authors who levied the allegations. Tenured faculty member Dr. Francesca Gino—a famous leadership expert and author of two books plus more than 100 scholarly research papers—filed the suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts on August 2 after HBS had placed her on administrative leave.
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Three Encouraging Trends MBA Applicants Need to Understand
September 8, 2023New trends in the MBA admissions landscape started to appear in late 2022 and early 2023, and any potential applicant who wants to boost their odds of winning entry at better MBA programs needs to know about these encouraging developments.
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Best Questions to Ask MBA Admissions
August 31, 2023Earning an MBA degree is a smart investment for anyone who wants to advance their career. An MBA program provides students with in-demand skills, including critical thinking, analytical abilities, and leadership capabilities. Earning this degree offers opportunities to network with industry professionals and gain practical experience through internships or consulting projects. However, researching the right fit is critical with more than 1,000 MBA programs nationwide and more than 350 online.
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Want a Good Job? Here’s What Matters Most—and Why
August 14, 2023Lately, we’ve been hearing about a few Big Tech firms who claim to have waived certain requirements for new recruits in a shift towards “skill-based” hiring. However, a new study from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce shows that there’s really only one factor that matters if one wants to be certain of landing a good job in the United States.
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Biz Flash: What to Know Before Starting a Car Rental Business
August 10, 2023While the car rental industry may seem profitable for entrepreneurs, it is essential to understand the risks and challenges involved. Read to learn Abram’s top considerations when considering a car rental business.
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How Will AI Change Business School Requirements and Admissions?
July 24, 2023With widespread access to a tool that advertises it can do the writing for students, admissions teams and faculty are looking for a way to ensure that the essays and work produced are original and the product of the students, not an AI bot. But how will AI change business school admissions and assignments?
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Biz Flash: What to Know Before Starting a Restaurant
July 12, 2023Restaurant entrepreneurs invest immense hard work, dedication, and planning to get their restaurants off the ground. From finding the perfect location to securing financing and hiring staff, many steps are involved in launching and running a successful restaurant.