Monthly Archives: May 2012

MIT OpenCourseWare –

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers free online course materials for over 2000 courses.  MIT OpenCourseWare has undergraduate and graduate courses from engineering, business, and liberal arts programs.  The course materials include lecture notes and there is no registration required for the courses. To … Continue reading

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Harvard Business Review Education –

Harvard Business Review has online tutorials, advice, and management programs.  The online tutorials were created by Harvard Business School faculty for MBA and Executive MBA programs.  In addition, Harvard Business Review offers guides for project management and business writing.  There is also a faculty … Continue reading

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Graduate Management Admission Test –

The official site of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) provides information on the exam, study aids, and MBA programs.  Applicants can locate testing centers and register for the GMAT on MBA.com.  The MBA.com online store offers study aids for the GMAT … Continue reading

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US News Executive MBA Rankings –

The US News 2012 Executive MBA rankings compare 26 E.M.B.A programs.  The University of Pennsylvania is the number one ranked program and the University of Chicago is second.  Northwestern University came in third and Duke was ranked fourth.  Columbia University was … Continue reading

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US Department Of The Treasury Resource Center –

The US Department of the Treasury resource center provides information on the Financial Literacy Education Commission.   The Financial Literacy Education Commission was established in 2003 and developed the financial education site www.mymoney.gov .  The next meeting of the Financial Education Commission will be … Continue reading

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USA Jobs Resource Center-

The United States Office of Personnel Management has a site that provides information on Federal employment.  USA Jobs allows for searches by keyword, location, agency, position, and pay grade.  USA Jobs also has a resource center that offers tutorials and advice … Continue reading

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Cities For College Grads –

CNBC has an article and slideshow on the best cities for college grads.  The cities were ranked on employment rates, cost of living, annual income, and rental inventory.  A few of the cities on the list are Boston, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and Washington … Continue reading

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WetFeet Career Planning-

WetFeet has career guides, news, articles, and advice for undergraduates and graduates.  WetFeet articles offer advice on cover letters, resumes, and career planning.  WetFeet Guides have news and career projections for Consulting and Financial Services firms.  WetFeet Magazine is targeted to undergraduate … Continue reading

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Stanford Engineering Courses –

The Stanford School of Engineering offers several of their engineering courses free to students and educators.  The Stanford Engineering Everywhere program provides course lectures, handouts, and reading lists.  Currently, the Stanford School of Engineering offers 10 courses in this format.  Engineering courses … Continue reading

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Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2012 –

The Financial Times Global MBA Rankings methodology uses academic and employment criteria to rank the programs.  The weighted salary and MBA salary increase each account for 20% of the Financial Times ranking.  The weighted salary is adjusted for business sectors and purchasing … Continue reading

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