tag:www.mba-business-schools.com,2007:/articles//7 2007-09-27T22:20:22Z MBA Business Schools.com tag:www.mba-business-schools.com,2007:/articles//7.1779 2007-09-25T22:15:56Z 2007-09-27T22:20:22Z

An MBA degree program can be an ideal choice for military service personnel and veterans. Online MBA degree programs are widely available and often eligible for VA financing and federal financial assistance.

Administrator by Karen Lawson MBA Business Schools Columnist As a member or veteran of the US military, you possess many of the skills required for graduate school. Another plus is that you can earn an online MBA degree through an accredited graduate business school. If you’re looking at educational and career options, your military training and experience can provide advantages in an MBA degree program. Military Experience and MBA Degree Programs: A Good Match Your military experience has provided many skills required for success in a graduate business school program. These include: Discipline and endurance: You will likely spend long hours tag:www.mba-business-schools.com,2007:/articles//7.1773 2007-09-19T18:45:21Z 2007-09-19T18:50:43Z

Studying in an MBA degree program? Lee Iacocca wants you to know that you'll need more than a piece of paper to be a great leader. In his latest book, he unravels the management style at the White House.

Administrator One Nation, Under Mismanagement by Gabby Hyman MBA-Business-Schools Book Reviewer Where Have All the Leaders Gone? by Lee Iacocca with Catherine Whitney; hardcover, 192 pp; Scribner, $25 That confident charmer you see on Chrysler television ads is done smiling. In fact, he’s sputtering with rage. He’s had it up to here with the Bush administration and has filled nearly 200 pages with his disgust with the media, Congress, and the voters who have given a carte blanche to erosion of personal freedoms, economic mismanagement, and a foreign policy akin to global insanity. “I’ve never been a Commander of Chief,” writes tag:www.mba-business-schools.com,2007:/articles//7.1772 2007-09-18T23:51:10Z 2007-09-18T23:53:03Z

You've run your own business for years, and plan to expand. An MBA program can provide knowledge to help successfully grow and manage your existing business, or start a new venture.

Administrator by Karen Lawson MBA Business Schools Columnist You’ve owned your own business for years, and are doing well. You have a vision for a new business, but have questions about tax accounting or information systems. You’re managing a business that’s been in your family for years, and want to update and expand services and opportunities. Whatever your situation as an independent business owner, an MBA degree can help you achieve your goals. Earn an Online MBA Degree Online MBA degree programs offer scheduling flexibility and eliminate the need for commuting to campus. You can work on assignments and take tests tag:www.mba-business-schools.com,2007:/articles//7.1744 2007-09-04T17:55:58Z 2007-09-04T17:58:08Z

You've decided to earn your MBA degree, but don't have time for a traditional classroom MBA program. Online MBA programs provide an alternative for busy professionals.

Administrator by Karen Lawson MBA Business Schools Columnist The phrase “back to school” conjures up images of reluctant kids shuffling off to new classrooms, but today’s nontraditional students often include seasoned professionals who’ve decided to take the next step and get an MBA degree mid-career. Online business programs reduce the amount of time spent on campus. In some cases you may need to complete a short annual residency and/or take exams on campus. An accredited online MBA program should provide content comparable to a campus program. The New MBA: Cyber-Classrooms and Cyber-Colleagues Graduate study traditionally provides an avenue for conducting research tag:www.mba-business-schools.com,2007:/articles//7.1729 2007-08-21T18:07:15Z 2007-08-31T18:11:22Z

To get rich, you need to change your thinking according to T. Harv Eker. His bestselling book, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, is popular in board rooms and on MBA campuses.

Administrator Change Your Mind, Get Rich by Gabby Hyman MBA-Business-Schools Book Reviewer Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, by T. Harv Eker, 224 pages, hardcover, HarperBusiness, $19.95. Take one self-made millionaire who wants to share his savvy in the form of a self-help manual for would-be entrepreneurs and you’ve got T. Harv Eker, whose book Secrets of the Millionaire Mind has successfully surfed the rankings of the New York Times Hardcover Business Book List since it was published last year. Sage, guru, sideshow raconteur — they’re all titles heaped upon this “change your thinking” pundit to financiers and MBA students worldwide. “You tag:www.mba-business-schools.com,2007:/articles//7.1730 2007-08-14T18:11:30Z 2007-08-31T18:17:29Z

Are you ready to advance your current career, or take your current career in a new direction? Online MBA degree programs can provide general and specialized options for meeting your professional goals.

Administrator by Karen Lawson MBA Business Schools Columnist The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) recently announced experimental testing designed to measure student proficiency in accounting, finance, and statistics. Although the testing program remains in development, it points out the importance of selecting an MBA program that best highlights your skills and knowledge. Online MBA Degree Programs Provide Flexibility for Working Professionals If you want to advance your career by earning an online MBA degree, you can choose from a variety of programs. If you’ve already established a career in areas like accounting, finance, or human resources, it’s possible to select areas tag:www.mba-business-schools.com,2007:/articles//7.1714 2007-07-31T22:14:07Z 2007-08-07T22:15:53Z

Mortgage foreclosures are increasing in large part due to non-standard lending practices. Foreclosures can have a wide impact, from your street to Wall Street. If you're interested in corporate leadership, an MBA program can help you get there.

Administrator by Karen Lawson MBA Business Schools Columnist Questionable lending practices may contribute to mortgage problems associated with sub-prime lending. This situation points to questionable business decisions. Under traditional lending guidelines, many homeowners impacted by adjustments in their mortgage rates would not have qualified for mortgage loans. If you believe you could make better business decisions, an MBA degree with an emphasis on leadership can provide access to new opportunities in corporate and executive management. Business Ethics Under the Public Microscope As news of business catastrophes and corporate malfeasance make the headlines, public (and stockholder) scrutiny of corporate business practices is tag:www.mba-business-schools.com,2007:/articles//7.1705 2007-07-17T18:03:39Z 2007-07-25T18:07:13Z

Just as the meteorologist forecasts changing weather patterns, finance professionals predict the flow of fiscal trends--sometimes with an amazing accuracy.

Administrator by Kelly Richardson MBA Business Schools Columnist College students by the thousands are getting the jump on the market by earning combined degrees. Supplementing a finance undergraduate diploma with an MBA degree prepares you to successfully navigate treacherous fiscal waters for your clients. Finance Careers in Practice According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of financial analysts and personal financial advisors is expected to increase faster than average for all occupations through 2014. As baby boomers save for retirement and as an increasingly well-educated population seeks out investment advice, financial advisors and analysts will take on a tag:www.mba-business-schools.com,2007:/articles//7.1692 2007-07-16T21:31:20Z 2007-07-16T21:38:24Z

Unexpected calamity may have more to do with your success in the business world after completing your MBA degree than any other factor, according to hedge-fund expert and lecturer Nassim Nicholas Taleb.

Administrator Advice to MBA Students: Expect the Unexpected by Gabby Hyman MBA-Business-Schools Book Reviewer The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, hardcover, 366 pages, Random House, $26.95. When you least expect it, something potentially catastrophic to the economic status quo is going to happen. What will it be? Exactly what you never planned for. That’s the nugget of wisdom Nassim Nicholas Taleb offers to business leaders and MBA degree students alike in his latest book, The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. Being wise enough to predict global economic misfortunes won’t be sufficient, tag:www.mba-business-schools.com,2007:/articles//7.1678 2007-07-03T22:19:48Z 2007-07-03T22:21:53Z

Want to become a business consultant? An executive MBA may be the best way to live the dream.

Administrator by Craig Friesen MBA Business Schools Columnist The world of business has always been highly competitive. Consequently, corporations must strive to ensure high efficiency within the organization. Business consultants use knowledge gleaned from MBA programs and business experience to help organizations maintain a well-oiled machine. What is a Business Consultant? Business consultants (also known as management consultants or management analysts) can be found working to improve businesses all around the globe. Many business consultants have followed MBA program degrees with years of business experience. Some for consulting firms while others freelance for specific corporations or government agencies. Their job is tag:www.mba-business-schools.com,2007:/articles//7.1658 2007-06-20T21:32:34Z 2007-06-22T21:41:41Z

Meeting the unique needs and expectations of the millennial generation is providing challenges for HR managers. An MBA program specializing in HR can help you understand and address emerging HR issues.

Administrator by Karen Lawson MBA Business Schools Columnist Members of the Millennial Generation—the present-day 18 to 25 demographic—represent a new breed of employee. Accustomed to close mentoring and consistent encouragement by parents, teachers, and community members, these workers were the kids who earned student of the week awards, and whose parents may continue to manage many aspects of their lives. HR managers are finding that millennial generation hires typically expect frequent reassurance and recognition of their contributions in the workplace. This can present challenges for developing management policy and supervisory training. An MBA program specializing in human resources can help you tag:www.mba-business-schools.com,2007:/articles//7.1613 2007-06-11T20:40:29Z 2007-06-14T20:43:37Z

While career challenges can be stressful, they sometimes provide the opportunity to take a new direction or enhance your professional experience. Earning an online MBA can help increase career options.

Administrator by Karen Lawson MBA Business Schools Columnist Downsized? Hit a plateau? Facing a merger? Many similar scenarios can compel business professionals to seek new opportunities. Depending on your circumstances, now may be the time to consider an MBA program. It’s possible to tailor your MBA program to specific areas of business. This can be particularly helpful if you have specialized experience in areas like human resources, financial reporting, or information technology. Online MBA Offers Convenience You no longer have to commit to long hours in a classroom to earn your MBA. Accredited online MBA options are widely available. It’s a tag:www.mba-business-schools.com,2007:/articles//7.1608 2007-06-05T00:34:38Z 2007-06-06T00:42:55Z

Whether it's advertising, branding, community engagement, or customer relations, these ABCs of business communication are keys to success. A master's degree in business communication can help polish your skills and set you apart in the business world.

Administrator by John MacGregor Online Masters Degrees Programs Columnist An organization’s leaders often do what it takes to make sales and ensure the overall health of their employer—all of which involve communications. They talk with existing clients, develop new customers, and can be important players in company morale. Most graduate business programs require some courses in business communication, but for many leaders, business communications are the most important thing. Why You should Consider a Master’s Degree in Business Communication Many professionals find themselves needing additional skills and graduate studies in order to get promotions. According to Courtney Taurisano-Sprague, “When I started tag:www.mba-business-schools.com,2007:/articles//7.1609 2007-05-28T00:38:32Z 2007-06-06T00:42:29Z

Popular television investment guru Suze Orman wants women in MBA degree programs, board rooms, and anywhere under the glass ceiling to take notice. It's time for women to overcome fear and become better personal money managers.

Administrator tag:www.mba-business-schools.com,2007:/articles//7.1607 2007-05-21T00:33:15Z 2007-06-06T00:34:00Z

How you communicate impacts every relationship you have, including on the job. Take your business communications skills to a higher level with an MBA degree.

Administrator by Karen Lawson MBA Business Schools Columnist Reliable communications are essential to achieving business goals. With an ever-expanding range of media choices, communications managers must stay on top of developing technology and changing management trends. If you’re considering an MBA degree, a program emphasizing communications can lead to choice careers. Miscommunications Create Lost Opportunities You’ve probably seen the dropped-call commercial where the cell phone cuts out at a critical point in the conversation. Technological blips are to be expected, however, if a marketing campaign, human resources policy manual, or statement of earnings conveys the wrong message, astronomical damage can occur.