18. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff.

Bloomberg Businessweek has an article on finding the best MBA program.  Researching MBA programs is one step that applicants sometimes overlook in the process.  The Bloomberg article has links to sources of data that potential candidates can review prior to filing out an application.

To read the Bloomberg Businessweek article, please click here:

http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/jan2011/bs20110113_198415.htm

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10. January 2011 by Jim Sutliff.

Bloomberg Businessweek has compiled a chart that ranks MBA programs by their return on investment.  The chart outlines the total cost of the program, the post-MBA pay increase, and the years to recoup the MBA investment.  The top 5 domestic programs are Texas A & M, Michigan State, Illinois, Penn State, and Minnesota. 

To view the Bloomberg Businessweek ROI Chart, please click here:

http://www.businessweek.com/interactive_reports/mba_roi_2011.html?campaign_id=bschools_related

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10. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff.

The management innovation contest is a joint effort of the Management Innovation Exchange and HCL Technologies.  Participants must be current Masters or Doctoral business students.  The deadine for submissions is February 28th and the finalists will be announced by April 15th. 

To read the Bloomberg Businessweek article, please click here:

http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/blogs/mba_admissions/archives/2010/12/wanted_the_next_great_management_idea.html

To visit the contest site, please click here:

http://www.managementexchange.com/M-Prize/MBA-M-Prize

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2. December 2010 by Jim Sutliff.

Bloomberg Businessweek has released more information regarding their MBA rankings.  The interactive tables published on Novemebr 11th include an index number for each program.  The index number can help readers determine the actual distance between two ranked programs.  For example, the difference between number ten Sloan (81.3) and number 11 Darden (81) is very slight. 

To read the Bloomberg Businesseek article, please click here:

http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/blogs/mba_admissions/archives/2010/12/new_feature_brings_more_transparency_to_mba_rankings.html

To visit the interactive rankings table on Businessweek, please click here:

http://www.businessweek.com/interactive_reports/bs_2010_US_FTMBA_TAB_1111.html

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30. November 2010 by Jim Sutliff.

MBA applicants should pay a visit to the business school section on Bloomberg Businessweek.  Businessweek provides a great deal more than just school rankings and employment statistics.  MBA applicants can find articles on application essays, admission committee interviews, MBA journals, and more valuable application specific content.

To visit the Businessweek Business School site, please click here:

http://www.businessweek.com/business-schools/ 

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5. November 2010 by Jim Sutliff.

MBA placement rates are starting to rebound after a couple of poor recruiting cycles.   Top schools are reporting a slight increase in salaries and a higher percentage of recent graduates employed within 3 months of graduation.  The recent uptick in hiring is still below 2006 levels and lacks the pre-recession signing bonuses.

To read a related Bloomberg Businessweek article, please click here:

http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/nov2010/bs2010114_039499.htm

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1. November 2010 by Jim Sutliff.

Part-time MBA programs are growing in popularity as candidates look to change careers.  Also, part-time programs tend to be easier to gain admission to than their full-time counterparts.  Businessweek has rankings for part-time MBA programs which provide a great deal of information on admissions.  The rankings include statistics for average GMAT, postgraduate work experience, and class profile.

To read the Businessweek article, please click here:

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/11/1105_best_part_time_business_schools/index.htm?campaign_id=bschools_related

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30. October 2010 by Jim Sutliff.

Unlike some grad school applications, MBA applications are more than a GPA and a standardized test score.  Each portion of an MBA application can make the difference in the admissions process.  Businessweek has a special report that every potential MBA applicant should read before finalizing their application.  The report discusses extracurriculars, recommedations, and the interview process.

To read the Businessweek special report, please click here:

http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/special_reports/20100122bschool_app.htm

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5. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff.

Top business schools are constructing new buildings and making their campuses more attractive to potential applicants.  In addition, the modern campuses are helping to secure alumni funding and established professors.  Donations to top business schools have not fallen in recent years the same way as other academic programs. 

To read a related Businessweek article, please click here:

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_37/b4194020920805.htm

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2. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff.

Amazon has two new models in the e-reader space that are intended to defend market share from competitors like the iPad.  The price of their base Kindle model is only $139 and the higher end model with 3G technology is $189.  Both e-readers have wi-fi capabilities to download books.  The lower price is hoped to increase adoption rates of e-readers and build a wider customer base.  Amazon has already taken the step of offering bestselling e-books at low prices to Kindle readers.  

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-28/amazon-introduces-139-kindle-with-wi-fi-as-it-competes-with-apple-s-ipad.html

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