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Business School Students Agog over Gaga
Tweet Share on Facebook October 21, 2011 Comment (1)Whether the discussion centers on the growth and adaptation of KFC in China, customer service amid chaos in the Indian hotel industry, or JetBlue's Valentine's Day crisis, one of the most stimulating aspects of the b-school classroom is the use of the case method. Invented by faculty at Harvard Business School in 1920, the case method of teaching aims to put students in the same decision-making situations that executives have faced. Cases come from all industries, from sports to finance and fashion.
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Business Schools Blazing Trails in Social Impact Management
Tweet Share on Facebook October 7, 2011 CommentBusinesses with a focus on ecological sustainability and social responsibility have gained significant traction in today's marketplace, so it only makes sense that top M.B.A. programs have responded to the changing tides by ramping up course offerings that cater to tomorrow's "green" leaders. For b-school applicants trying to narrow down which programs will allow them to earn a respectable living without checking their environmental, ethical, and social concerns at the door, the Aspen Institute's recently released Beyond Grey Pinstripes biennial ranking helps clarify any murky waters.
Unlike other popular rankings focusing on return on investment, starting salaries, or survey feedback from deans and M.B.A. admissions, this report is unique in that it's the only evaluation focusing exclusively on what is taught—the intellectual framework and what skills and knowledge students can expect to take away, explains Judith Samuelson, executive director of the Aspen Institute's Business and Society Program, which conducted Beyond Grey Pinstripes.
