Imperial College Hosts MBA Idea Couture Workshop
Recently, full-time MBA students at Imperial College Business School earned a special treat. They attended a unique, storytelling workshop led by Charles Andrew and Alexis Scobie of Idea Couture—a global strategic innovation and experience design firm. Focused on storytelling techniques in business, the workshop was held as part of the Design Thinking and Innovative Problem Solving core module. Continue reading…
5 Best Finance MBAs London
London’s economy is built upon finance. In fact, the city is considered the world’s leading financial centeer. It’s the largest financial exporter in the world, and the city is home to exchanges, banks, brokers, investment managers, pension funds, hedge funds, insurance companies and more crucial financial positions. It’s also an important center of international finance, being home to the Bank of England—the second oldest central bank in the world. And in 2009, London handled 36.7 percent of global currency transactions.
So, there’s no doubt that London is a great place to live, work and gain an education if the finance industry is your preference. But how do you join the 315,200 people who work in London’s financial services sector? First, it’s about finding the right school for your education.
London has a variety of schools that offer an exceptional Finance MBA program. We’ve outlined the top five below along with why we think each program stands out in the crowd. Continue reading…
UK Universities Ranked by Employability
For most professionals, an MBA is necessary for two reasons: to improve job market skills and to increase employability. In fact, for most individuals, if you can’t get a job after graduating with your MBA, there’s not a lot of point to the program. That’s why so many schools post their employment information online. Continue reading…
Cass Business School Releases 5 New Statements for Corporate Governance
Endorsed by more than 250 leading international academies, the Modern Corporation Project at Cass Business School has released five statements, which reveal a new vision for corporate governance. High-level experts in a variety of legal systems helped to devise the statements, which cover company law, economics, management and politics. The goal of the declarations is to foster debate about corporate governance and to provide cross-jurisdictional and cross-disciplinary consensus. Continue reading…
Top 5 Entrepreneurship MBAs in London
Over the past few years, London has become one of the most well-known, influential and successful startup hubs in the world. And it makes sense. London has always been the largest financial center in Europe, and it has a history of cultural innovation. Plus, 75 percent of the top 500 global companies are based in London.
That said the London startup scene is unique. At its core, it’s all about diversity. In a city of 8.6 million people, there’s an incredible opportunity for cross-fertilization of ideas from all over the world and from a diverse array of networks. And that’s why so many startup incubators and accelerators are popping up all over the city.
The city is ripe for entrepreneurship, but what about for budding entrepreneurs? That’s where schools such as the London Business School, Cass Business School and Judge Business School come into play. They and many others offer exceptional MBA programs focused on developing entrepreneurs.
So, which London entrepreneurship MBAs are the best? We’ve outlined the top five programs. Continue reading…
Cambridge Judge and AstraZeneca Promote Biotech Startups
In partnership with AstraZeneca, a pharmaceutical company, the Entrepreneurship Centre at University of Cambridge Judge Business School is highlighting its innovative UK biotech startups. A commitment to scientific innovation and entrepreneurship is vital at Cambridge Judge, and AstraZeneca’s mentoring collaboration, where executives share their expertise with students, is at the heart of the effort. Continue reading…
