Kobelco, some thoughts in response to your latest question. There is a notion that the value of having MBA degree on your resume diminishes with time. So 5-10 years from graduation you will be valued on your actual accomplishments, whether it is the new field or your growth in IT. However, to get in...

Just a quick question about MBA programs in France. I was on a study abroad program at Audencia School of Management in Nantes, France, and recently I mentioned Audencia to a current Grenoble student. He said that Audencia is one of their direct rivals. Where, in your opinion, Audencia fits in your ...

Changing the function within the same company mostly depends on the relationships you have in the company with the people who make decisions in that regard, and the company's policies and culture. You basically need to ask the head of the Finance department if s/he would take you in if you had an MB...

Since no MBA moms answer the question, I will try to give some perspective based on my observations. Even though it seems like it is going to be easy to find 2-3 hours daily for school work based on your current job situation, once you have a baby the picture will change dramatically. I remember see...

To elaborate on undertaker's answer, you basically use the standard college formula for out of class preparation: for every hour in class you spend 2.5-3 hours on self-study/homework. If my typical schedule is 2 or 3 classes a week and each class is 2.5 hours, then it's 5 or 7.5 hours in class. It r...

I personally used "How to Get Into A Top MBA Program" by Montauk during my application process and found it extremely helpful. I did not pay for it, just borrowed in the local library. You can get it from Amazon marketplace for under $20 for the latest edition and dirt cheap for previous e...

I just ran into this article about the job prospects in financial risk management: http://www.bnet.com/2403-13070_23-41217 ... n_dropDown . It basically validates what was said in this thread before: Financial Risk Management is the way to go.

Hopkins is not even accredited by AACSB yet. The University is a great brand, but it is yet to carry over to the brand new business school. Comparing with Duke is not even apples and oranges comparison, more like apples and germinating seeds of unknown origin. Unless you have some really convincing ...