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The Financial Times recently crowned IE Business School’s online MBA program in Spain as the premier long-distance MBA globally, amidst a landscape of over 350 online MBA offerings in the U.S. alone. Despite the vast array of options, the FT ranking features only ten programs, with a mere two based in the U.S.
While this ranking is notorious for the absence of major players in business education, it’s noteworthy that more than five times the number of online MBA options exist, amounting to 345 online MBAs, underscoring the competitive nature of the field.
Interestingly, the top-ranked program in both aforementioned lists, Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, is notably excluded from the FT ranking. Moreover, the Financial Times’ compilation overlooks notable European online alternatives, including ESMT Berlin’s competitively priced long-distance MBA.
For more details on this ranking and our comprehensive analysis, head to our homepage.
On her inaugural day at Stanford Graduate School of Business, known as Day 0 among MBAs, Srishti Kawatra received significant albeit anticipated news – she was pregnant.
As Kirsten Moss, former assistant dean of MBA admissions, delivered her opening address, Kawatra contemplated the unique journey ahead of her: navigating MBA studies, marriage, motherhood, and a flourishing career. Despite the discourse surrounding the challenges for women pursuing business education and demanding post-MBA professions, Kawatra embraced her pregnancy as a deliberate and welcomed step in her life’s trajectory.
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we invited Kawatra to reflect on her career progression, the decision to embrace motherhood, and the balancing act within a prestigious MBA program.
Explore the full narrative on our homepage.
What qualities distinguish candidates who secure coveted spots in the most esteemed MBA programs worldwide?
In this feature, we present profiles of five exceptional MBA aspirants at Harvard Business School as part of our renowned Meet the Class series.
Discover the common threads uniting these ambitious students and the unique attributes that set them apart.
For a comprehensive collection, including additional Meet the Class features from leading business schools, visit our students tab in the main menu.
No. 4: Our Weekly Compilation of Practical Insights
Irrespective of your current stage in the MBA journey, we offer several informative pieces this week.
Firstly:. Delve into this article on our homepage to optimize your prospects during the late admission phase.
Next:. Gain valuable insights into Harvard’s candidate preferences through a feature on our admissions hub.
Lastly:. Uncover further guidance on late-cycle admissions and maximizing your opportunities in March. Access this piece on our homepage.
That concludes this week’s Must Reads recap.
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Once again, I’m Kristy Bleizeffer, and I look forward to connecting with you next week for a roundup of significant developments in the realm of business education. Thank you for tuning in.
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