Contents
58 Frequently asked questions:
reGional FoCus
Can i finance my MBa? What are the most
prestigious business schools? the Guide
seCtion:
takes a look at the most pressing trends in the
80 north aMeriCa: it’s early days to judge
MBa industry.
the full impact on the us economy as a whole
61 First steps For ChoosinG the
but, at least for the business schools there, the
riGht Business sChool. it’s a big
future is rosy
decision. the first step on such a life changing
99 europe: the Bologna accord which
journey starts here
comes into place in the eu soon will open up
64 sellinG up. For neil Beasley, taking the
a whole array of opportunities and problems
plunge into business school off the housing
for european MBa programs
ladder was more than worthwhile
144 asia: the fastest developing region
68 MBa appliCations: Matt
for business schools and MBa
symonds on where, when and
graduates is making big waves in the
how to get that application in on
b-school world
time and, more importantly, how
154 australasia: When the us
to make it stand out above the rest
sneezes, the rest of the world catches
70 internships let you apply your learning,
cold, some say, but australia’s
find out about yourself, give you access to
business schools and economy have
networks and even get you a job. david
wrapped up warm and cracked open the flu
Williams finds out what’s so great about
remedy, says anna parkin of Melbourne
internships
Business school
74 suMMer internships are an important
part reason that many people choose two year,
160 Business sChool
us-style MBa programs. susan peppercorn
statistiCal revieW
looks into why you need to give them close
attention
76 distanCe learninG is not
what it used to be and is now a more
than viable method of getting a
great business education
deans’ diaries seCtion:
50 ashridGe - kai peters, chief executive
51 Cali lutheran university - dean
Charles Maxey
52 esade - dean alfons sauquet
55 heC - associate dean valérie Gauthier
56 iese - dean luis palencia
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