MIT Sloan School of Management News
Educating Entrepreneurs: Silicon Valley Ignites Start-Up Creation
Start-up ventures are red hot among MBAs, who are inspired by the likes of Uber and Airbnb. Silicon Valley innovation is increasingly a focus for business schools.
May 6, 2015 19:59
MBA Programs Face Fresh Digital Disruption From Mooc Platforms
Business schools have been disrupted by the innovative use of new digital technologies. Platforms for Moocs are increasingly encroaching into the territory of the traditional MBA.
May 5, 2015 21:33
World's First Open Online MBA To Be Launched By Mooc Platform Coursera
The world's first open digital MBA degree will be launched in a tie-up between Mooc maker Coursera and US b-school the University of Illinois.
May 5, 2015 00:18
Educating Entrepreneurs: B-Schools Target Entrepreneurs To Hone Start-Up Ecosystems
Skilling up and scaling up are not mutually exclusive pursuits. Business schools are temping entrepreneurs to their programs but start-ups remain wary of investing in education.
May 4, 2015 22:41
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Digital Tech Helps Budding Entrepreneurs Prosper In Online Business Courses
Business schools are competing with online learning groups for entrepreneurial students. Digital technologies have put courses onto the web that are designed for start-up founders.
April 27, 2015 21:01
Top Business Schools Hone In On Malaysia For Global Growth
MIT Sloan becomes the latest top business school to tap into the fast-growing Malaysian economy. The Southeast Asian nation's development brings a need for management talent and business research.
April 23, 2015 23:06
Women In Business School: Courses Make Strides In Closing Gender Divide
The gender gulf still exists but but there are signs that top business schools are bridging the divide.
April 20, 2015 00:09
Women In Business School: Female Start-Up Culture Blossoms Among MBAs
A female start-up culture is blossoming at business schools and beyond. Former corporate workers are launching businesses for greater control over pay and careers.
April 14, 2015 22:24
Women In Business School: MBA Programs Bring Women Into Boardrooms
There is growing political and business pressure on companies and universities to close the gender gap. Business schools are bringing more women into the boardroom.
April 13, 2015 22:43
Business Schools, MBA Students Inject Innovation Into Healthcare
As populations age globally, business schools are helping to drive innovation in healthcare. There are lucrative opportunities to tap into the “silver economy”.
April 1, 2015 22:00