Harvard Business School (HBS) News
Rise Of Sports MBA Programs Kicks Students Into Management Careers
The business of sport is vastly different from the mainstream corporate world. But sports and football-focused MBA programs can help you break into the first-team.
July 6, 2014 13:01
The World Cup’s Leading Managers: What MBAs Can Learn From Football
The best football and business bosses are inspirational, make ruthless decisions and can identify weaknesses in competition. But who are the three greatest at this year's World Cup?
June 27, 2014 17:19
MBA Graduates Join Uber's Cab Craze With Smartphone Start-Ups - And Bank $25M
As taxi hailing service Uber kicks-up global controversy, MBA graduates from INSEAD and Harvard have launched similar smartphone ventures - one raising more than $25M in funding.
June 25, 2014 16:07
Why I Brought My Military Uniform With Me To Business School
Ben Faw, a former Infantry Platoon Leader, shares his personal journey from the battlefield to business school. Leadership and discipline are military traits that can be applied to management.
June 24, 2014 15:49
Wharton MBAs Launch Start-Up To Help Fix Medical Communication
After years at medical school, Divya Dhar dropped it all for entrepreneurship. The former doctor is injecting new communications into hospitals with a start-up, co-founded by a fellow Wharton MBA.
June 17, 2014 18:47
MBA Careers: Why Women MBAs Do It Better Than Men
Business schools, for all their efforts to trump diversity, still fail to bridge the gender gap. But new initiatives at b-school and big corporations are giving female MBAs a helping hand.
June 14, 2014 13:47
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 Jobs: Why MBAs Profit From Class Diversity
A more diverse generation of MBA students is taking shape. Companies are placing a great deal more importance on hiring a diverse workforce, and MBAs value international cohorts more than ever.
June 4, 2014 16:34
MBA Jobs: Prospective MBAs Expect 44% Pay Rise
Prospective MBA students are expecting a 44% pay rise after graduation, while US schools' admissions processes have been rated by applicants.
May 31, 2014 18:36
Business Schools Make Strides In Leadership Development
Soft skills have become more important for MBA employers and leadership development is now the key learning objective. Business schools have ramped-up their leadership development efforts.
April 22, 2014 19:45