MBA News Roundup

by Knewton, Sep 15, 2010

It's Wednesday, and we're back with another installment of Knewton's MBA News Roundup. Read all about the MBA courses you have to take, the comeback of a cult stock, 3 steps to entrepreneurial success, and more. Check out these top stories:

1.At Some Companies, Students are Teaching

Future business school students can anticipate reading case studies in class, but taking part in a real live case study? Many MBA programs have started to team up with companies around the world to provide a great first-hand learning experience for students as well as a fresh pair of eyes for company analytics. Read more about these projects in thisWall Street Journal article.

2.Tech Companies Go Shopping Abroad

BusinessWeek investigates an ongoing dilemma for U.S. companies that bring in revenue from overseas: taxes, taxes, taxes. Acquiring companies abroad would eliminate these issues, but are they worth the price?

3.Cult Stocks: Krispy Kreme's Sweet Comeback

Okay, future MBAs. If you don't know what a cult stock is yet, be sure to look it up, and then read this article at TheStreet.com to see how Krispy Kreme could widen not only your waistline, but also your wallet.

4.The 10 MBA Courses Entrepreneurs Must Take

Business Insider recommends classes students should take before graduating b-school. Do you agree with their selections?

5.Harvard Business School Admits 100 to 2+2 Program

TheHarvard Crimson reports that 12% of applicants were admitted to the 2+2 program this year. With the number of competitive applications for the program increasing every year, remember to start your GMAT prep early to get a great score.

6.3 Ways to Improve Entrepreneurial Success

Check out this video onVentureBeat that shows Harvard Business School professor, William Sahlman, talk about how to succeed as an entrepreneur. Key takeaway: Always be on the lookout for something new.

7.Luxury on Loan

Read this article fromEntrepreneur about how the increasing number of apparel rental companies makes sense considering the interests of the millenial generation.

8.Drop in Self-Employment Shows Recovery Eludes Small Business

Self-employment usually increases during and after economic downturn, but the title of this article reveals that despite the current situation, the lack of credit available to today's small business owners is not allowing them to continue their ventures. Find out more in this BusinessWeek piece.

9.10 Things Graduate Schools Won't Tell You

Business school is a major investment, so be sure that now is the right time for you to go before applying. SmartMoney gives you a list of things to remember when considering any type of graduate school.

10.MBA Recruitment: The Picture Brightens

ThisInternational Business Times post discusses which fields are hiring MBAs--and what schools' career centers are doing to quell the anxiety of finding employment after b-school.

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