Admissions essays are often considered one of the most difficult parts of the EMBA application process. We get insider tips on how to make it a nearly painless task.
A recent graduate of the Global Executive MBA, WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)/University of Minnesota: Carlson (WU/UMN) shares his experiences.
In the fifth of this monthly series on Executive MBAs and industries, QS TopExecutive looks at how EMBA candidates working in the field of human resources can benefit from this degree.
Great emphasis is placed on the Executive MBA application process and for good reason. QS TopExecutive looks at two key elements to include for application success.
The Executive MBA is a degree known to suit a number of candidates… including the boss. In the first of this four-part series, QS TopExecutive looks at how an EMBA can be of value to those in top positions.
Part two of our look at the online Executive MBA as a delivery method available to prospective EMBA candidates. Why would you choose this type of EMBA degree over the more traditional one?
Strong communication skills are key for any successful executive. Kay White of wayforwardsolutions.com gives her tips on how you can most effectively use the power of words to speak up, be present and fully heard.
One delivery method available to prospective candidates is an online Executive MBA. But why choose this type of EMBA degree over more traditional ones?
Dean Edouard Husson from ESCP Europe's European Executive MBA shares his insights on integrating innovation and entrepreneurship into the core of management education.
Going back to school is a daunting task for most people, especially after time spent outside of academia. Prepare yourself with some pre-EMBA workshops.
Researching Executive MBA programs is an important step in the EMBA application process, but where should you look to find the information you’re after?
In recent years, debate has raged in the higher education sector: should universities and other higher education institutions consider their students as ‘customers’ or ‘clients’?
In the second of this two-part series, QS TopExecutive looks at five more innovative core modules found in some of the world’s top Executive MBA programs.
In the first of this two-part series, QS TopExecutive takes a look at some of the more interesting core modules that make up EMBA programs around the globe
As the make-up of business school classrooms becomes ever more diverse, QS TopExecutive takes a look at the benefits of crossing borders for your EMBA degree.
It is well known that an Executive MBA comes with a price tag so it pays to start planning your EMBA financing strategy well in advance. Here are ten tips for financing your course.
As the demand for Executive MBA programs continues to rise in India, top tier institutions in the country offer various industry-focused programs with strict entry barriers to filter top talent.
QS TopExecutive Editor-in-Chief and EMBA alumna (ESCP Europe class of 2010) Hina Wadhwa Gonfreville takes a look at authenticity and how EMBA programs are addressing this trend in business today.
Handel Group Co-Founder and Vice-Chairman, Beth Weissenberger talks to QS TopExecutive about the Handel Method, a highly interactive coaching and consulting method being used today in top business schools across the US.
QS TopExecutive looks at the practical learning environment the Executive MBA creates for candidates and how knowledge gained can be applied immediately in the workplace.
Global rankings are a tool used by many EMBA candidates during their research. QS Top Executive takes a look at the results of the 2012 Financial Times Global EMBA Rankings.
A lot can be learned from your Executive MBA cohort, not least when embarking on group work. QS TopExecutive takes a look at five benefits of working with your EMBA peers.
Keith Ferrazzi, no.1 NY Times bestselling author of Never Eat Alone and Who’s Got Your Back, explains the seven people that are essential to have in your network.
Now a Senior Vice President, Global Operations at Haggar Clothing Co., Dallas, Texas, Nanditha Zuckerman believes her Executive MBA from Kellogg-Schulich set her on the path to success.
An Executive MBA allows for career advancement – both within and outside organizations. How can an EMBA help candidates step up the internal company ladder?
Professor Michael Gibbs, Faculty Director of Executive MBA programs at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, speaks about entrepreneurship and its global impact.
Florence Klein describes her Executive MBA experience as the greatest thing she ever did for herself. "Like a job or a relationship, [it's] a two-year period where your life changes and you have to know that you will never be the same."
Jorge Dos Santos Neves’ Executive MBA experience made such an impact on him that he’d definitely love to do it again. "When I look back to this experience, so many positive memories come to mind."
The Executive MBA brings with it a range of expectations – from employers and industry, family and friends, and from the EMBA graduate him/herself. QS TopExecutive looks at how to meet expectations upon graduating with your EMBA.
As the Executive MBA market matures, a growing number of online programs are making their mark in the field. QS TopExecutive takes a look at a different mode of delivery.
Whether your contact with fellow EMBA candidates is face-to-face or ‘virtual’, every one of those classmates could be an untapped source of potential advice, insight, experience or inspiration.
An EMBA opens up valuable new professional networks, but one of its most rewarding aspects is being able to forge close personal relationships that could last a lifetime.
Company funding for Executive MBAs may be waning in these difficult financial times, but many employers are still aware of the positive impact an EMBA can have on their organization.
One of the greatest benefits of an Executive MBA is the opportunity it provides students to implement new knowledge and skills immediately into their day-to-day work environment.
The list of social media platforms seems to be expanding by the day. As an EMBA candidate, how can you best align all of the social media platforms to work for you?
LinkedIn groups have a multitude of benefits for the EMBA candidate but those benefits could be further reaching if candidates establish a group of their own.
It’s not just Jairo Riveros who has benefited from his time in the EMBA classroom; so too has his support crew. “My family has benefited from my broader world experiences and my career development."
Twitter describes itself as, “a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected. Here are exclusive tips for getting the most out of Twitter from Mashable.com.
Shio Hwi Lim’s Executive MBA put her on the road to self-discovery and she is currently responsible for the business development, strategy and project investments of one of Singapore’s foremost design and building firms.
It is no secret that LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has become the most important network for EMBA candidates to be a member of. But which groups should EMBA candidates join, and how can they get value from them?
It’s one of the most prestigious management degrees available, offered by many of the world’s top business schools. QS TopExecutive takes a look at what every candidate should know about the Executive MBA.
The Executive MBA is credited with equipping candidates with a range of skills. So what exactly are the core values of an Executive MBA? QS TopExecutive asks the experts.
An Executive MBA certainly adds benefit to a candidate’s career, but as these EMBA graduates found out, it wasn’t necessarily in the direction they were expecting.
Recommended reading from Anne Nemer, Assistant Dean for Executive programs, EMBA Worldwide Program, Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburg US.
Sylvie Morel is the Overall System Deputy Manager for AREVA NP on the Olkiluoto EPR Project based in Finland, and she credits her Executive MBA for getting her there.
As Executive MBA programs continue to develop to meet the demands of a rapidly changing global landscape, changes are also afoot in the world of EMBA financing, writes Ann Graham
Have you ever been asked to describe yourself in five words? Or to explain what you do in one minute or less? Being able to explain who you are and what you do is an art form and one many of us are yet to master.
Reading recommendations from Michael Gibbs, Clinical Professor of Economics Faculty Director, Executive MBA program, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
An Executive MBA requires a significant investment of time which means your priorities will change while on the program. Here are some tips for things to do before you step into that EMBA classroom.
An Executive MBA requires a significant investment of time which means priorities will change while you study for the program. So, what should you do before you step into the EMBA classroom and put your life on a hiatus for 12-24 months?
Lindsey Nefesh-Clarke was declared the winner of the 2009 Student of the Year Awards at the Annual Gala of the Association of MBAs (AMBA). She explains how her career has taken a ‘quantum leap’ thanks to her EMBA.
Differentiating yourself from the hundreds of other EMBA candidates is essential if you want to increase your chances of acceptance into business school. Here are a few ideas for standing out from the crowd.
As an experienced professional, those days you once spent studying in the classroom may seem like a long time ago. David Shindler, author, experienced coach and consultant, gives you his top tips on how best to prepare for the EMBA classroom.
An Executive MBA is credited with providing graduates with a number of different skills, not least a wider perspective on business management and practices. But the benefits of this prestigious business school degree go much further.
One EMBA program, five places, six paces. ESCP Europe’s Executive MBA program is a reflection of the school’s intrinsic values – truly European in every way, flexible with a human dimension, innovative and diverse.
Software programs and smartphone apps are helping the busy EMBA executive improve systems, performance and output. We take a look at some useful technology for EMBA executives and what to look out for in 2012.
If you’ve been weighing up the possibility of embarking on an Executive MBA, here are five more reasons why an EMBA will be one of the best moves you can make for your personal and professional career this year.
Otmane Bensaid is a recent graduate of the business school classroom. The Moroccan professional and father of two, has just completed his Executive MBA at the prestigious EMLYON Business School in France.
‘An MBA says something about you,’ says entrepreneur Nick Barker. He tells Ann Graham about his Executive MBA experience at Nottingham University Business School.
From consulting projects to immediate implementation of expert advice, QS TopExecutive has top tips on how you can make your Executive MBA as relevant as possible in the workplace and in your career.
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to apply for an Executive MBA program at one of the world’s top business schools, QS TopExecutive has some top tips to help make it happen.
In the second of this two-part series of how an Executive MBA fits your personal career plan, QS TopExecutive gets some expert advice from business schools.
Whether you’re an Executive MBA candidate, student or alum networking is an integral part of your business school experience. Keep your network working throughout the festive season with these top tips.
This Kellogg-WHU alumnus believes that the EMBA was one of the best career choices he could have possibly made and he learned far more than he had been expecting.
They say word of mouth is the best way to do business, but these days, word of mouth is onscreen, via social media platforms. So how can social media help small business owners?
An EMBA is a ticket to career success. It will open up further opportunities, provide you with a new skill set, and put you on the path to promotion. But there’s still that age-old saying "it’s not what you know, but who you know".
Whatever your career goals, an Executive MBA could be the boost you’re looking for to reach them. We take a look at what you need to consider when choosing an Executive MBA that fits your personal career plan.
Extending your network of business contacts is a true benefit of the Executive MBA. But what is the best way to utilise this newfound connection of likeminded individuals?
Dermot O’Gorman says the greatest advantage of his Executive MBA is having the tools to strategically manage a business and the confidence to lead others.
Balancing work, family and study can be stressful. Nutritional therapist, Alli Godbold, offers her advice on eating the right foods during your Executive MBA.
The Executive MBA is a qualification designed for middle managers looking to progress their career and establish themselves in the executive arena. Yet business schools are seeing diversity in their EMBA cohort profiles. So where is the new breed of EMBA candidates coming from? QS Top Executive takes a look.
There are many facts and choices to consider when selecting an Executive MBA program. Here we uncover some of the terms you will no doubt come across in your research.
Whether it’s for work or play, smart phone apps have transformed the world of mobile devices. But when there are so many to choose from, which ones are best suited for the EMBA candidate?
How many times have we said to ourselves “if only we’d known...”? Ann Graham finds out from some EMBA alums what they wished they’d known before starting their Executive MBA.
The majority of business schools advocate that EMBA candidates are selected on a case by case basis. But each school does have a preferred number of years of professional experience they would like candidates to have.
The EMBA is renowned for providing successful candidates with career progression and an immediate ROI. But what exactly does the Executive MBA give you that enables such career trajectory?
Whether your company is sponsoring your EMBA, or you’ve chosen to pay your own way, you will still want the support of your employer and fellow colleagues.
Hye-Min Seo’s Executive MBA has been a ticket for travel. Based in Thailand, the INSEAD alumna is responsible for all marketing aspects of the world’s largest skin care company, NIVEA, in South East Asian countries.
It's not just a case of choosing the right business school; which MBA program format you choose can impact not only your time studying, but also your future career:
Executive MBAs are for professionals with six or more years work experience. Our detailed section on executive MBAs will give you all the information you need to find the right EMBA program for you.
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