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Is Business School Broken?

June 28th, 2011

CNBC recently published an article written by Nicole Lapin that discussed the plight of business schools and their aim to restore integrity. The article mentioned that the recent economic crisis has resulted in society blaming the financial sector for its woes. This blame has extended to questioning the value and the relevance of the MBA program.

It seemed odd that a discussion of the relevance of the MBA program would exclude any mention of curriculum, particularly the role of business ethics courses. Lapin interviewed various representatives of Fordham University’s Graduate School of Business who provided her with little more than generic platitudes. They spoke generally about the role of business schools, developing students’ passion for the MBA program, and the recent increase in MBA graduate hiring. However, no one addressed the primary reasons that people are questioning the value of the business school education.

The first key reason that many are skeptical about the value of the MBA is the failure of the financial sector to recognize the formation of the real estate bubble and the inevitable demise of mortgage backed securities. Many investors lost their retirement savings because financial advisors, many of whom had business school degrees, failed to foresee the financial crisis even though warning signs were there. It seems as if no one in the sector learned anything from the previous stock market collapse related to the dot-com bubble. » Read more: Is Business School Broken?

Minnesota School of Business – Changing the World One Student at a Time

June 24th, 2011

The model or concept the Minnesota School of Business are using is not new but very effective. This concept is based on a close cooperation between schools and businesses. Many teaching experts have praised this model of teaching and assembling knowledge as a solution that ranks higher than any other teaching methods.

Most of the students who have gone through this and similar ways to learn, have given lots of positive testimonials about the efficiency and joy of this method of learning. Minnesota School of Business and Globe College have accomplished 125 successful years of providing specialized training and education. Their contributions are valued in different industries like private business, medical and computers. The unique system of engaging prospective employers in deciding the ideal course of education for aspirants, gives students passing out of this college an edge over others.

These business and school partnership plans entail an employer approved curriculum to be covered by students, and the subsequent hands-on training provides them with the skills required to excel in their chosen areas of expertise. The institution offers advice on loans that students may require for education; the financial aid advisors also help prepare a financial plan as per different students’ requirements. What’s more, students at the end of their business and school partnership plans course are given expert help with preparation of resumes, and helped with successful ways to locate the right job.

The Minnesota School of Business offers a range of Graduate, Bachelor of Science, Associate in Applied Science degree and several diploma programs. The business school’s campuses are located at Brooklyn Center, Plymouth, Rochester, Oakdale – Globe, Richfield, Shakopee and St. Clouds. While they offer conventional modes of education from various locations, they also offer a range of online courses that do not require students to come to the business school in person. » Read more: Minnesota School of Business – Changing the World One Student at a Time