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#1 in Entrepreneurship means limited access to career opportunities?
ARE ENTREPRENEURSHIP SCHOOLS A DANGEROUS GAMBLE?
Are misaligned interests pushing students in Entrepreneurship programs toward starting their own businesses or contract roles instead of joining top companies?
Uncover the unsettling truth behind what it really means when a program boasts about being #1 in Entrepreneurship!
Many students attracted to top Entrepreneurship programs fail to understand that many top Entrepreneurship programs satisfy the metrics other than starting a company such as, working for a startup or interning there, taking up contract role with a startup firm etc.
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International Students more likely to take up low-paying contract roles post-MBA
(Opinion) While looking at the employment reports of multiple schools and interacting with several international MBA students at top American MBA programs, patterns emerged that suggested that some of the international students that were looking for lucrative career opportunities in elite consulting firms, Investment banks, and Tech companies could not secure their dream jobs and got contract roles with local firms to maintain their immigration status while they look for a job.
It was also found that these contract roles barely pay enough to help them sustain themselves or pay the student debt, raising concerns if an MBA is worth the debt!
Entrepreneurship on the rise in the Business schools
Employment reports of multiple schools show an increase in the number of students not seeking employment because they plan to start their own company.
Is the recession in the job market pushing the people to do so?
Specialty rankings lack reliability?
(Opinion) While many rankings such as, usnews world ranking employ a more comprehensive methodology to calculate the overall rankings, people are still divided over the idea that the 13 standalone rankings based on specialties offered are purely based on ratings of the deans. The website reads-
"These rankings, as well as an additional ranking of executive MBA programs, are based solely on ratings by business school deans and directors of AACSB-accredited MBA programs from the list of schools surveyed. They were asked to nominate up to 15 programs for excellence in each area listed."
While others such as, The Princeton Review adopt a different methodology based on different attributes.
MBA Times team recommends people to assess the methodology of different rankings before assuming the brand power of the school.
M7 UNCERTAIN FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS?
Due to the recent scrutiny from the ruling party on elite MBA programs and ongoing immigration challenges, international students are facing significant uncertainty regarding the value of an M7 MBA. The prospect of returning to their home country burdened with over $200K in debt raises serious concerns about their financial stability.
As a result, many international students are increasingly choosing that offer higher scholarships over those with top rankings. This reflects the pressing need for a more sustainable educational investment.
Scholarships become a key decision making factor in face of uncertainty
Wharton faculties discuss the impact of AI on higher education with their podcasts-
Back-to-School: Navigating AI’s Impact on Student Learning and Motivation by Hamsa Bastani
How AI Is Reshaping Work and Higher Learning by Manav Raj
Erik Brynjolfsson in the podcast- Managing the future of work by Harvard, where Harvard Business School Professors Bill Kerr and Joe Fuller talk to leaders grappling with the forces reshaping the nature of work
In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Wynn and host Matt Abrahams discuss how to build the “hard but worth-it skills” necessary for difficult communication.
Discussing Through Discomfort: Why the Conversations You Avoid Cost You the Most
Early action MBA Applications due soon!
25 Random things essay
Duke Fuqua has released multiple blogs highlighting what they look for in candidates. They are looking for the spirit of Team Fuqua through your 25 random things essay! While many people are confused how to tailor those, Fuqua also helps people with its blogs:
25 Random things examples from successful admits at Duke Fuqua.
DUKE FUQUA APPLICATION TIPS
Duke Fuqua is popular for its Early Action round where the decision is binding (meaning: you will have to withdraw all your other admits, if any).
Many admissions team member have shown enthusiasm to admit people with 'minor' weaknesses in their application only because they are making a commitment and such an enthusiasm can serve as a vote of confidence for people for whom Fuqua is their first choice school.
Better odds, Binding agreement!
Expert Analysis
Duke Fuqua Application Analysis has been completed by consultants who have also given examples of how to move forward with the applications!
Duke Fuqua expert analysis including resume, essays, LORs and interview prep resources.