Seb's recent articles
From Big Pharma To Small Start-Up: MBA Launches Life Sciences Business After Novartis
Trudi Haemmerli left giant pharma firm Novartis in good health. But after an MBA at St. Gallen, she was inspired to launch a life sciences start-up - with ambitious plans for a drug launch.
June 12, 2014 10:51
Business Schools Respond To Need For More Practical MBA Programs
Too long on theory and too short on practical experience? It's a thing of the past: Business schools across the world have opened the doors to live cases and more practical courses.
June 11, 2014 17:28
The Business Of Luxury: MIP’s Luxury Management MBA Track Offers MBA Careers
MIP's luxury management track offers MBAs a route into the lucrative industry. Students learn sector-specific knowledge, and develop connections with leading luxury brands.
June 10, 2014 17:09
MBA Jobs: Can An MBA Still Make You A CEO?
Reports suggest that in Asia, an MBA is not a sure-fire route from b-school to the boardroom. But in the United States and Europe, can an MBA still make you a CEO, asks Seb Murray.
June 10, 2014 17:01
Business Schools Seek To Ramp-Up Relations With Businesses
Business schools are going the distance to develop closer ties with recruiters. A new report has highlighted the problem - but MBA internships may be the best route to MBA jobs.
June 10, 2014 09:40
MBA Jobs: Employers Call For More Practical MBA Programs, But Hire Few
A damning new report has revealed the gap between MBA employers and business schools, and has called into question the strength of the current MBA jobs market.
June 10, 2014 09:19
MBA In Canada: Rotman MBAs Network With CEOs – Through Big Data
An innovative new course at Rotman School of Management is throwing MBAs into the deep end. But students benefit from working with big firms in Toronto - with big data.
June 9, 2014 16:04
Why MBA: Hult International Business School
Hult International Business School graduate Baltasar Pena banked a finance job in Boston, and credits his globally-focused MBA program for making it happen.
June 8, 2014 15:02
MBA Surge: Why MBA Applicants Are Flocking To The Elite US B-Schools
The elite United States-based b-schools have reported staggering increases in applications. MBA hopefuls are drawn by an improving economy and renewed recruiting tactics.
June 7, 2014 13:24
MBA Entrepreneurs Ditch Venture Capitalists And Bank On Crowdfunding
Beware the venture capitalist. MBA entrepreneurs are turning to crowdfunding platforms to bank start-up capital and retain more equity. Start-up advisers say it offers more reward for your risk.
June 7, 2014 13:02