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AACSB - The U.N.Secretary-General

Uniting Nations, Uniting Business

The U.N. Secretary-General
Ban Ki-moon believes business and business schools have the power to change the world.     » Click here to download the pdf file (780KB)

Game for an online MBA?

Click here for article of the India Times, 28 June, 2008.

NEW DELHI: With the advent of the Internet and advancements in technology, schools have realised the importance of online education. In order to cater to working professionals, who don’t have the time to attend a full-time MBA programme, many schools have started offering online programmes.

Online MBA is an excellent option for working students: you can pursue an MBA and take up specialisations such as finance, marketing, international business, etc...

End of the paperback? Sony launches 'ebook' with ePub and Adobe

Article of The Telegraph, 24/07/2008

The Sony Reader, already a hit in America, is to be launched in Waterstones stores across the country...

...Borders launched an electronic iLiad in May for £399, although the price of the device has meant limited success - the Sony Reader is only £199 while downloads are easy. ..

Sony PR5-505 eBook reader to support ePub format and Adobe, TechGadgets.in, July 26, 2008

Challenging Work and Corporate Responsibility Will Lure MBA Grads

Click here for article of MarketWatch, July 18, 2008.

STANFORD, Calif., Jul 18, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A survey of 759 graduating MBAs at 11 top business schools reveals that the future business leaders rank corporate social responsibility high on their list of values, and they are willing to sacrifice a significant part of their salaries to find an employer whose thinking is in synch with their own...

...The researchers found that the students expected to earn an average of $103,650 a year at their first job. Nearly all (97.3 percent) said they would be willing to make a financial sacrifice to work for a company that exhibited all four characteristics of social responsibility. They said they would sacrifice an average of $14,902 a year, or 14.4 percent of their expected salar

Russian Graduates Should Be Free to Go Abroad - Putin

Click here for article of iStockAnalyst, Wednesday, July 16.

MOSCOW. July 16 (Interfax) - Russian university graduates should not be restricted in their right to work for foreign companies or go abroad, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said.

"As head of the government, I dislike the fact that some (graduates) are leaving Russia, nevertheless, I believe it is wrong to restrict our people in their rights," Putin said at a meeting with senior members of the Federation Council in Moscow on Wednesday.

Responding to Federation Council Speaker Sergei Mironov's criticism of the Bologna process and his proposal to introduce special measures to make Russian university graduates stay and work in Russia, Putin said: "We have conceptual differences with you."

The fact that some Russian young people go abroad has a positive side to it, he said.

"Our education systems are therefore showing their competitiveness," Putin said.

"You think that by getting European-standard diplomas our people are encouraged to look for jobs in foreign companies or abroad. We should act not through restrictions but through creating the optimal conditions for young people to work here, that is by increasing salaries and providing housing opportunities," the prime minister said.

The Spread of Specialized MBA Programs

Click here for the BusinessWeek article of July 25, 2008

More B-schools are setting up concentrations in investment management, arts administration, real estate, biosciences, and other fields

B-school trends come and go, but one that seems to have legs is the creation of specialized MBA programs, particularly by second-tier schools. The schools find them useful for attracting students and cementing their brand identities at a time when competition among schools for the best students is intense...

Yoga Makes Headway in Business Schools

Click here for the article of Business Week, July 15, 2008.

Clubs and classes offer stretching, exercise, meditation, and stress relief for high-pressure MBAs...

Of b-schools, scores and scandal - The Economist

Click here for the article of The Economist, Jul 22nd 2008.

A test used by business schools to help choose students is at the centre of a controversy

IT WOULD make great material for a business ethics course. In late June ScoreTop.com, a website that helped users prepare for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), was shut down following allegations that it had published questions being used in current GMAT exam papers. The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC), the business-school body that created the test, intimated that test-takers’ scores might be cancelled if they had abused access to “live” questions (though the council later said it was concentrating on users who may have posted the offending material)...

Dartmouth, a More Intimate B-School - BusinessWeek video

African women benefit from Spanish teaching

Click here for article of Della Bradshaw of The Financial Times, July 17 2008.

International MBA students from IE Business School, in Madrid, will spend the summer mentoring 22 African women as part of a scheme to promote entrepreneurship on the continent.

The women, from Liberia, South Africa, Mozambique, Senegal, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, were selected earlier this year to take part in the scheme which is supported by FAS (Femmes Africa Solidarite) and the Spanish Government as well as the Centre for Global Diversity in Management and the Department of Entrepreneurial Management at IE Business School.

This week the women will receive management training on the IE campus in Spain and then over the summer the selected MBA students will visit them for two to four weeks in their respective countries to assist them personally with their businesses and help them develop a business plan. Once the students have returned to Spain they will continue the consulting process by email.

As well as receiving advice from the MBA students, the 22 women will each be matched to a female mentor in their own country, who will provide advice and support.

10 Places to Get a Free Business Education Online

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1. MIT OpenCourseWare - Sloan School of Management (mit.edu)

• Undergraduate Business Courses
• Graduate Business Courses

MIT OpenCourseWare might be the next best thing to getting an MIT education for free. Through this free online publication you can find downloadable business courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels offered by MIT's Sloan School of Management. The curriculum includes lecture notes, videos, labs demonstrations and more. Registration is free and more than 50 courses are available.

2. The U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)

• Courses on Finance and Accounting*Courses on Starting a Business
• Courses on Business Planning
• Courses on Business Management

The Small Business Administration has one of the best selections of business courses on the web. Topics include everything from starting a business and business management to government contracting and international trade. Most courses take only 30 minutes to complete.

3. The Free Nonprofit Micro-eMBA Program (managementhelp.org)

• Complete Nonprofit Management Learning Coursework

Free Management Library's Free Nonprofit Micro-eMBA(SM) Program is a great resource for students wishing to learn more about nonprofit management. Completion of this program will not result in an MBA degree, but enrollment is free. The amount of time it takes to complete the program will depend on how fast you learn, but you may expect to spend at least 200 hours on coursework.

4. 'Business Week' Free Online Courses (bwcourses.com)... etc. etc.

Asian Business Cases

http://www.asiacase.com/

CasePlace.org - search for teaching materials

CasePlace.org is a practical and dynamic resource for up-to-date case studies, syllabi and innovative MBA teaching materials on business and sustainability— from corporate governance to sustainable development.

"The Free Nonprofit Micro-eMBA(SM)"

The Free Nonprofit Micro-eMBA(SM)

Free Management Library's Free, Online Nonprofit Organization and Management Development Program.

Transparent Language - Educator Section.

   

Click here for "Educator Section" for teachers

Aspen Institute Guide to Socially Responsible MBA Programs: 2008-2009

Aspen Institute Guide to Socially Responsible MBA Programs: 2008-2009

Academic Superstore - online.

Open Learning Initiative

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Interview Questions from Left Field

Click here for the article from Business Week, June 22, 2008

Potential employers enjoy asking MBA applicants some off-the-wall questions. Here's how to not get rattled

It wasn't long into the meeting, however, before Borden was faced with a question unlike any other he had ever encountered in an interview: "If you could have any superpower, what would it be?"...

Shutting Down a GMAT Cheat Sheet

Click here for the article of Business Week, June 23, 2008.

More than 1,000 prospective MBA students who paid $30 to use a now-defunct Web site to get a sneak peak at live questions from the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) before taking the exam may have their scores canceled in coming weeks. For many, their B-school dreams may be effectively over.

On June 20, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted the test's publisher, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a $2.3 million judgment against the operator of the site, Scoretop.com. GMAC has seized the site's domain name and shut down the site, and is analyzing a hard drive containing payment information.

GMAC said any students found to have used the Scoretop site will have their test scores canceled, the schools that received them will be notified, and the student will not be permitted to take the test again. Since most top B-schools require the GMAT, the students will have little chance of enrolling. "This is illegal," said Judy Phair, GMAC's vice-president for communications. "We have a hard drive, and we're going to be analyzing it. If you used the site and paid your $30 to cheat, your scores will be canceled. They're in big trouble...

The Executive MBA Council

                   

The Executive MBA Council advances executive education worldwide in a number of ways – through its partnerships, conference, and research and outreach activities.

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Blackberry software websites

Blackberry software websites

• Blackberry website
• Handango
• Download.com
• Tucows
• "Six Free BlackBerry Downloads You Don't Want to Miss" - www.Cio.com
• Mobipocket Reader for Blackberry

Wikipedia Blackberry "External links"

• BlackBerry.com, the main site.
• Research In Motion, the manufacturer of the BlackBerry.
• RIM'S Built For BlackBerry site, Built For BlackBerry
• BlackBerry Support Forums, Largest BlackBerry Forums
• BlackBerry News Blog, Best News Source
• BlackBerry Frequently Asked Questions, Largest collaboration of Answers to Questions for BlackBerry

UK Tier 1 HSMP Highly Skilled Visa

On 30 June 2008 HSMP was replaced throughout the world by the Tier 1 HSMP Visa (part of the UK Points Based System).

The Tier 1 HSMP Highly Skilled Visa replaces the previous Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) and allows working in the UK for an initial period of 3 years without needing a job offer.

To qualify for the Tier 1 HSMP Highly Skilled Visa you must meet the following criteria:

• Primary Points-Scoring Requirements
  You must score at least 75 points to qualify for the Tier 1 HSMP Highly Skilled Visa. Points are awarded for your age, education, past earnings and UK experience.
  Find out if you qualify using our Tier 1 HSMP Highly Skilled Visa Points Calculator.
• Maintenance
  You will need to show sufficient available funds to evidence your ability to support yourself and your family while looking for employment.
• English Language
  You will need to evidence your English language ability, either by way of nationality, education to a certain level in specific countries or an English language test such as IELTS.

All time spent in the UK under Tier 1 HSMP Highly Skilled Visa status counts towards Permanent Residence. After the initial 3-year period you would be expected to apply for a 2-year extension to your Tier 1 HSMP Visa, after which you will be able to apply for Permament Residence.

GreenNote Launches Social Network-Based Student Loan Program

GreenNote.com

If you are in need of money for business school, you may be interested to know about a new student loan program that was launched on June 4th.

Known as GreenNote, the program allows you to obtain low-cost student loans from family, friends, or anyone willing to give you some extra cash. There is no bank to go through, which means there are no credit checks and no co-signers required.

Key Terms of GreenNote Loans:

• Interest rates are fixed at 6.8 percent
• Payments can be deferred for up to 5 years
• Loans have a repayment term of 10 years, with no repayment penalties
• Lenders receive a return on their investment

Big Paycheck or Service? Students Are Put to Test

Click here for the article of The New York Times, June 23, 2008.

A prominent education professor at Harvard has begun leading “reflection” seminars at three highly selective colleges, which he hopes will push undergraduates to think more deeply about the connection between their educations and aspirations.

The professor, Howard Gardner, hopes the seminars will encourage more students to consider public service and other careers beyond the consulting and financial jobs that he says are almost the automatic next step for so many graduates of top colleges.

...I don’t think I would have applied if it wasn’t almost an automatic option,” said Neil Sawhney, 21, a recent graduate who turned down a management consulting job for a paralegal job, and plans to go to law school. “It’s hard to overstate how much everyone is doing it.” ...

US National Groups Offering Business School Scholarships

US National Groups Offering Business School Scholarships:

• American Marketing Association
• American Woman’s Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Association of School Business Officials
• Business and Professional Women’s Foundation
• Government Finance Officers Association
• National Association for the Self Employed
• National Black MBA Association
• National Business Association
• National Society of Accountants
• Rainbow Business and Professional Association

"Disrupting Class" by Clay Christensen (Hardback)

Amazon: (Hardback) Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns, Clay Christensen

With his blockbuster bestseller The Innovator's Dilemma, Clayton M. Christensen created the classic model for growth and change in corporations and cultures. Now, taking a cue from Bill Gates' 2005 critique of the American school system, he applies his theory of "disruptive innovation" to a much-needed evolution in educational technologies-offering new opportunities and challenges for the business community. Christensen brilliantly shows how tomorrow's innovations in education will change the way the world learns-and what businesses can do to meet those changing demands today.

The Times 100 free downloadable business case studies

The Times 100 free downloadable business case studies.

The Times: " The following case studies show all the business studies theory you need to know in practice. By studying real life business case studies, you will see how business & marketing work and therefore learn quicker.

Each of the following case studies show a different aspect to business and marketing that you can use as a revision tool for your business studies."

	View: Full case study Summary of the study Simpler version of the study All the studies from AEGON Downloads	Embracing and pursuing change This case study shows how AEGON has responded to its changing business environment to achieve its goals.
	View: Full case study Summary of the study Simpler version of the study All the studies from Amway Downloads	Corporate Social Responsibility This case study describes how the work Amway does with UNICEF supports its Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.

etc. etc.

A New Round of MBA Student Attitude Research - Aspen Insitute

Click here for reports and webpage of "Where Will They Lead? 2008" Aspen Institute

Aspen Institute's Center for Business Education has just released two research reports on MBA student attitudes about the role of business in society:    

The first surveyed 1943 students at 15 leading business schools in the U.S. , Canada and the U.K. Where Will They Lead? 2008 MBA Student Attitudes about Business & Society was released in April 2008.

 

The second surveyed 748 students attending leading business schools in China. Where Will They Lead? China 2008 MBA Student Attitudes about Business & Society was released in June, 2008.

IIE US Study Abroad white paper - meeting the US' global education challenge

Institute of International Education, US Study Abroad White Paper Series

(252 KB) Study Abroad White Paper, Issue 2:

Exploring Host Country Capacity for Increasing U.S. Study Abroad

The May 2008 IIE White Paper represents the second publication of the study abroad policy research series on Meeting America's Global Education Challenge. This new report highlights research and findings from a fall 2007 snapshot survey of over 500 host institutions abroad, and on the efforts made by these institutions to increase their host capacity for larger numbers of U.S. students. It also analyzes the challenges these institutions face as well as their motivations and strategic plans to undertake efforts toward internationalization. The report aims to provide policy makers and international education administrators with focused data on how host institutions and countries perceive greatly expanding U.S. study abroad participation.

100+ Resources for Teaching Without Textbooks

100+ Resources for Teaching Without Textbooks,  June 26th, 2008

Understanding How Students Respond to Technology

Before you can toss out the textbook and replace it with technology tools, you’ll need to understand how your students — whatever their age — respond to and work with technology.

1. Assessing What Students Learn in Technology-Based Learning Environments: Read this report to understand what students gain from technology tools in the classroom.
2. GT Prof: Students Learn Better Via iPod Versus Lecture: This article from Campus Technology cites a Georgia Tech professor who believes that iPods are more effective teaching tools for some students.
3. Critical Issue: Using Technology to Improve Student Achievement: Chapters in this report include "Technology and Youth: Wired Schools and Wired Lives," and "Inclusion: Reaching All Students."
4. Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students: From change in student and teacher roles to more collaboration with peers, this report argues for using technology in the classroom.
5. Students’ Evolving Use of Technology: This article considers a study of how college students use and benefit from information technology systems.