Written by: Kate Murphy Published by: The News & Observer MBA News Digest Comment: The article emphasizes undergraduate education without referencing graduate education. Does the funding model apply to graduate education? Extracted Content: Universities in the UNC System will now be funded based on performance and student success, with a focus on North Carolina students, rather than relying … [Read more...] about UNC System adopts new budget model based on student success and not enrollment numbers
M.B.A.s’ Latest Pitch to Investors: Skip the Startup, Invest in Me
Written by: Lindsay Ellis Published by: The Wall Street Journal MBA News Digest Comment: It will be interesting to see how long this will last. Extracted Content: Plenty of M.B.A.s finish business school with a hot startup pitch for investors. The latest breed of student-entrepreneur is skipping the startup part and pitching themselves as the investment. Consider the model a SPAC of sorts—akin … [Read more...] about M.B.A.s’ Latest Pitch to Investors: Skip the Startup, Invest in Me
War Is the Enemy of Education
Written by: Ani Kokobobo Published by: The Chronicle of Higher Education MBA News Digest Comment: War leaves nothing untouched as it unfolds! Extracted Content: All university activities have ceased in Ukraine. No classes, no research, no students, no staff, no faculty. Professors from the Kyiv School of Economics are joining the military and getting caught in the crossfire. Yuriy Fedkovych … [Read more...] about War Is the Enemy of Education
MBA ROI: 9 In 10 Graduates Say Business School Delivers Strong Returns
Written by: Bethany Garner Published by: BusinessBecause MBA News Digest Comment: No buyers' remorse! Extracted Content: 90% of business school alumni say their MBA and business master’s degrees were worth it, according to new research from the Graduate Management Admission Council. Click Here to Read More Via Original Source … [Read more...] about MBA ROI: 9 In 10 Graduates Say Business School Delivers Strong Returns
EMBAC Survey Shows EMBA Students Made Salary Gains in 2021
Written by: EMBAC Published by: EMBAC MBA News Digest Comment: Does salary gains translate into an improved ROI or did tuition and fees increase more so there was little change in ROI? Extracted Content: Even with the economic impact of the pandemic, surveyed EMBA students who graduated in 2021 saw salary increases during their time in the program, according to results of EMBAC research. Click … [Read more...] about EMBAC Survey Shows EMBA Students Made Salary Gains in 2021
War: From Ukrainian MBAs, Harrowing Stories & Vows Of Support For A Homeland Under Attack
Written by: Kristy Bleizeffer Published by: Poets&Quants MBA News Digest Comment: There is a large number of Ukrainian people living, working, and going to school in the US. They are cut off from their families. They need support as well. Extracted Content: While much of North America and the West woke up February 24 to work emails or class assignments, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians … [Read more...] about War: From Ukrainian MBAs, Harrowing Stories & Vows Of Support For A Homeland Under Attack