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International graduates of the MBA can apply for a 36-month OPT visa upon program completion New York's University of Rochester Simon Business School has received STEM designation for its MBA program, according to a news release from the school. The new STEM designation applies to all of the Simon School's MBA specializations. Students can select from a range of MBA specializations, including Banking, Brand Management, Pricing, and Asset Management, among others. STEM designation refers to the recognition by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that a degree program will help boost graduates' skills in the 'STEM' fields: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Graduates in the STEM fields are sought after by many US companies. What this means practically for international students who complete a STEM-designated MBA program is that they'll get extra time to work in the US after graduation. In fact, when they apply for their optional

New early-career analytics program can be completed in as little as one year London Business School (LBS) has announced that it will launch a master's in analytics program next year. The new degree—a Masters in Analytics and Management—is aimed at graduates with a quantitative degree, or comparable work experience and aims to bridge the gap between data science and business value creation. “Big Data would be meaningless without actionable results,” says Tolga Tezcan, associate professor of management science and operations. “That takes talented managers schooled in the philosophy of experimentation, who understand the problems big data can solve, and how to translate it into a compelling story that both senior management and shareholders will buy into.” The core curriculum covers a range of topics that stretch from analytics to management. Some core classes include "Decision Technology," "Data Management," "Strategy," and "Marketing,&

Find the first deadlines for MBA programs in Germany, France, Spain and the rest of Europe Business schools throughout Europe are beginning to publish their application deadlines for MBA programs beginning in Fall 2018. Below is a list of upcoming deadlines for the top full-time MBA programs in Europe, based on the schools most viewed on Find MBA.  Many schools offer staggered deadlines, with the earlier rounds generally giving the best chance of scholarships, as more money is still available. Some schools even offer tuition discounts for early birds. 'Rolling admissions' mean that applications are processed as they are received. In this case, admissions close whenever the program becomes full, so it pays to get in early in that case, too. For any programs you are interested in applying to, please double-check the deadlines on the program's website. HEC Paris - Full-Time MBA (France) - September Intake September 15 October 15 November 15 More deadlines to

First MBA deadlines published for schools in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea and throughout Asia Here you can find a list of upcoming application deadlines for full-time MBA programs across Asia that begin in Fall 2019. As always, we recommend applicants double-check the deadlines on a school’s website. CEIBS China Europe International Business School - Full-Time MBA, January Intake (China) Round 1 application deadline: November 18 Round 2: January 9 Round 3: March 13 INSEAD - Singapore Campus - Full-Time MBA (Singapore) Round 1: September 19 Round 2: November 14 Round 3: January 9 Round 4: March 6 KAIST Business School - Various Full-Time MBA options (Korea) March-April every year. 2019 dates still to be announced. HKU The University of Hong Kong - Full-Time MBA (Hong Kong) Deadline: November 22 NUS National University of Singapore - Full-Time MBA (Singapore) Round 1 application deadline: (scholarship qualifying period): between October 1, 2018 a

MiM programs from University of St. Gallen and HEC Paris once again dominate the ranking For the eighth year in a row, the MA in Strategy and International Management from Switzerland's University of St. Gallen has taken the top stop in the  Financial Times'  ranking of Masters in Management programs. The runner-up position is held by HEC Paris' MSc in Management program. HEC Paris has held the second position in the MiM Ranking since 2014. Regardless of the top programs, the top 10 this year does hold a few surprises. For instance, IE Business School's Masters in Management program has fallen, from position number three last year to number ten this year. On the other hand, Italy's Università Bocconi has risen four places to land at spot number six; Italy's University College Dublin: Smurfit has seen a stronger rise, jumping from 15 to seven this year. However, Smurfit's MSc in International Management graduates have the weakest salaries of all the s

Political turmoil in the country is dissuading potential MBA applicants, according to a new report; applications to programs in countries like Canada are on the rise Graduate business programs in the US—including MBAs—have this year seen a 10.5 percent decrease this year in international applications, according to a new report from GMAC. This drop has occurred despite relatively stable application numbers across the globe. Applications to programs in Canada, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are on the rise. Among other issues, the GMAC report found that the US' current period of political turmoil has played a role in the lower numbers. “Several factors can help explain the lag in U.S. business school demand,” says Sangeet Chowfla, GMAC president and CEO  “A low unemployment rate means young professionals have an increased opportunity cost of leaving their jobs in pursuit of an advanced degree." "Combined with a disruptive American political environment and the emerg