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Deadlines for MBA programs in England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales The first deadlines for UK and Ireland MBA programs beginning in the fall of 2019 are fast approaching. Here we list upcoming deadlines for a select group of full-time MBA programs in the UK and Ireland, offered by some of the most popular business schools in the countries. Where school offers multiple deadlines, it is still advised to apply as early as possible, to give yourself the best chance at securing a scholarship. It also pays to get in early at schools where there are rolling admissions - admission to these programs close as soon as the class is filled. While we have made every effort to publish correct deadlines, it is advisable to double-check the dates on the program's website. London Business School (LBS) Round 1: September 14 Round 2: January 3 Round 3: March 1 Round 4: April 17 University of Oxford - Saïd Business School Stage 1: September 7 Stage 2: Novembe

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

This year's ranking considers corporate social responsibility (CSR) for the first time The  Financial Times  has released the 2018 edition of its Executive MBA Ranking, which lists the top EMBA programs globally. For the third year in a row, the joint EMBA program from Kellogg School of Management and HKUST Business School leads the ranking. This is the ninth time in the ranking's 18-year history that this joint EMBA program has taken the top spot. This program's graduates were making $507,000 USD per year, on average, three years after gradation, the highest of all surveyed programs in the ranking. In second place is another joint offering: the Trium EMBA program, which is offered through a cooperation by HEC Paris, LSE, and New York University's Stern School of Business.  Holding steady at position number three is the EMBA offered in partnership with Tsinghua University and Insead Business School; the EMBA-Global Asia, offered by Columbia School of Business,

Partnership with Stellenbosch Business School near Cape Town will place students into vibrant emerging market Full-time MBA students from Canada’s Smith School of Business will soon be able to go on exchange in one of the world’s most vibrant and promising emerging markets: south Africa. Smith has signed a partnership with the Stellenbosch Business School near Cape Town, its first on the African content.  Stellenbosch students will be able to study in Canada. One challenge for them will be the cost of living, which is pricier in Canada. So a new scholarship has been created to help them afford the fees, thanks to a generous donation from Stellenbosch alumni Douglas and Catherine McIntosh.  The Douglas & Catherine McIntosh Scholarship will be awarded based on academic excellence and leadership qualities, potentially to those who do not otherwise have the means to take part in an overseas exchange program. The High Commissioner for South Africa to Canada, Sibongiseni Dla

US schools continue to dominate; Chicago - Booth leads this year's list News magazine  The Economist  has released its 2018 MBA Ranking. This year, the MBA from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business leads the list. It's taken the top spot from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, which has fallen to number two. The MBAs from Harvard, the Wharton School, and Stanford hold steady at positions three, four, and five, in that order. The MBA from Spain's IESE Business School has risen 11 spots to land squarely in the top ten of this year's ranking, taking position number six. The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business has also made solid gains in this year's ranking, rising five spots to land at spot number seven. The MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management has dropped two positions to take spot number eight, and the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business is in position number nine.