Can an MBA prepare for a career in politics?
Jungle Magazine poses the question whether a lawyer or an MBA would make a better president, and asks the deans of Texas A&M ‘s Mays Business School and of Boston College’s Law School to weigh in. Jerry Strawser of Mays argues the president is really “the chief executive officer” of the country, while John Garvey of BC says lawyers would be better at negotiating and advancing the common good. (mbajungle.com, 10/11/05) Full Article More Chinese opt to complete M.B.A. programs in China China’s need for business managers is fueling an increase in the number of students completing M.B.A. degrees in the country. Many U.S. universities are linking up with schools in China for M.B.A. programs. (The Wall Street Journal, 9/20/05) Full Article The changing B-school landscape With business schools facing a drop in applications over the past few years, many turned to specialization to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. Furthermore, some schools are choosing to build their specialtie
