MIT Sloan Looks at What Businesses Need to Address Sustainability
The introduction and advancement of sustainable practices in industries like biopharmaceuticals, IT, and energy, has already turned into increased profits, as well as a boost in talent in recruitment. Rebecca Linke from MIT Sloan looked deeper into the changes and why more are needed soon.
Houston Energy Corridor: An Overview for MBAs
If you want to get into the energy industry, then you need to head to an MBA program in Houston. The Houston region is one of the most important industrial bases in the world and was recently ranked as the #1 U.S. manufacturing city by Manufactures’ News Inc. Continue reading…
Schools in Houston Metro Area Become Haven for Energy Workers
It’s undeniable that the energy sector all over the country is going through some changes. Last month 20,193 jobs were cut, according to the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
While those numbers might seem glum, there is some hope on the horizon. It seems many of these refugees are headed for business schools to pursue MBA degrees. According to the Wall Street Journal, Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business and University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business have reported increases in applications for their two-year full-time MBA programs from energy-sector candidates. Continue reading…
