Tips on Taking the GMAT
Test taking is not easy. Here are some easy tips to help you avoid the most common pitfalls.
Sarah Jessica Parker enjoys 'date night' with hubby
Sarah Jessica Parker and husband of 12 years Matthew Broderick spent a date night out in New York city on Thursday as they continue to move past divorce rumors.
British 'hacker' wins right to fight extradition to US
A British computer hacker, Gary McKinnon, 42, wins right to fight extradition to US Friday after being accused of hacking into computers owned by the US military and NASA space.
Penile Fracture aired in Stairway to Heaven episode
Thursday, Grey's Anatomy episode of Stairway to Heaven that was aired in US ABC shows and showed consultant Mark Sloan or McSteamy suffered a Penile Fracture.
Tips On Applying To An MBA Program
Procedures for applying to an MBA program vary. However there are common aspects. Here are our tips.
Choosing a Business School - a Checklist
Choosing a Business School and choosing an MBA program are two related matters. Remember that getting an MBA is one thing. Getting one that is respected and recognized might be a different thing. The respect and recognition that a program has is obviously related to the status of the school that provides it.
Choosing an MBA Program - a Checklist
Choosing an MBA program is a rigorous task that requires you to know your needs and circumstances well, plus you will also need to know the school and its programs very well.
Internet users swell past 1 bln
The global number of Internet users has swelled to over one billion uses according to new research, with China accounting for the largest population of Web surfers
The MBA Degree - An Introduction
The MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree is probably the worlds best known and most widely recognized post graduate degree. It is a professional degree intended for those who work in business and management, usually managerial positions. MBA programs are run throughout the world as they are relevant for the preparation to work in management, irrespective of the industry, business sector,...
Dubai: A Top Recruitment Region, Say World’s Top Business Schools
Dubai is becoming a key part of top business school recruitment strategies, according to the world’s largest series of international MBA and Executive MBA fairs.
New Research Reveals the Most Popular Subjects for International Graduate Study
The breadth of academic subject areas attracting the interest of prospective masters and PhD students is increasing, according to the latest research released by the QS World Grad School Tour, the world’s largest series of international graduate school education fairs.
European Universities Maintain Constant Level of Excellence, Says the Times Higher Education
Under pressure from increased competition from Asian universities, as well as a perennially good showing from its US competitors, European universities have demonstrated a hardy ability to hold their own in 2008, according to the world’s definitive survey of educational institutions.
Missile attacks kill 18 in Islamabad
On Friday two suspected U.S missile attacks claimed the lives of 18 people in Pakistan just east of the Afghan border.
Hacker wins court review
A British court ruled on Friday that a man who hacked into US military computers will be giving permission for a judicial review against his extradition to the United States.
French Business Schools Storm Global Top 100, Says Survey of MBA Recruiters
Four French business schools from the world’s top 100 produce the caliber of graduates most attractive to international recruiters, according to the Global Recruiters’ Top 100 Business Schools Report. The report, released next week by the MBA information specialists QS TopMBA.com, uniquely sources the opinions of the world’s leading international MBA recruiters, a methodology that has made it inc...
Record Responses Underline Growing Importance of World University Ranking System
The new edition of the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2008 indicates an increasing acceptance of the importance of these rankings by the international higher education community and those that employ graduates from the top universities in the world.
Miss World Brazil finalist has hands and feet amputated
20-year-old, Brazilian model and Miss World Brazil finalist Mariana Bridi Da Costa, is fighting for her life after her hands and feet was amputated.
Latest Research Reveals That Employers Prefer to Recruit from Regionally Strong Schools
Over 600 employers from 42 countries around the world voted for the business schools from which they prefer to recruit MBAs. The research shows that MBA employers around the world are increasingly targeting a broader selection of regionally strong business schools from which to hire MBA graduates. This trend may be accelerated by the recessionary environment, even as overall MBA hiring numbers fal...
Miss World finalist Mariana Bridi Da Costa has limbs amputated
Brazilian model and former Miss World Brazil finalist Mariana Bridi Da Costa is battling for her life after her hands and feet were amputated, according to reports.
Programs Strive for Better Fit with Female Candidates
Flirting with the idea of getting your MBA, but can't swing the traditional two-year program? Today, alternative format MBA programs come in lots of shapes and sizes, many developed specifically to court women students.
International MBA Candidate Trends and Motivations Revealed in Survey
The world’s most complete survey of the trends and motivations of the world’s MBA candidates, released by QS education and careers experts in August 2008. It provides an insight into the thought processes and interests of the business leaders of the future. QS collated responses from thousands of MBA candidates attending the QS World MBA Tour in Fall 2007 and Spring 2008, producing the QS TopMBA ...
Merrill Lynch's last minute bonuses probed: reports
Merrill Lynch & Co paid bonuses to executives, estimated to be worth billions of dollars, just three days before the company's sale to Bank of America closed, reports said Thursday.
FDA approves Geron Corp for first embryonic stem cell trial
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the way for Geron Corp. to move forward with the world's first study of a human embryonic stem cell therapy for people with spinal cord injuries, the company said Friday.
Britain officially in recession, Brown urges international cooperation
The British economy has officially sunk into recession, with government figures Friday showing the economy shrank 1.5 percent in the fourth quarter of last year, showing that the economy is contracting at its fastest pace in almost 30 years.
Toyota may slash 1,000 jobs: report
Toyota Motor Corp. may cut more than 1,000 full time employees in the United Kingdom and North America, the Japanese Nikkei reported citing an anonymous senior company official.
Gillibrand to be named New York Senator: source
New York Gov. David A. Paterson has selected Republican Kirsten Gillibrand, 42, to occupy the seat vacated by Hillary Rodham Clinton, as New York Senator, the New York Times reported early Friday.
Pfizer in talks to acquire Wyeth, potential $60B deal: report
Pfizer Inc. is in talks to buy Wyeth in a deal potentially worth more than $60 billion, according to a report. The companies have held discussions for several months but the deal wasn't imminent. Talks are specially fragile and could collapse due to the volatility in the market and the uncertainty in the economy.
General Electric 4Q profit plunges 44%, forecasts tough 2009
General Electric announced Friday its fourth quarter profit fell 44 percent and said it expects 2009 to be a extremely difficult year.
China milk crisis; two people condemned to death
A Chinese court sentenced two men to death and a dairy boss to life in prison Thursday for their roles in producing and selling infant formula tainted with melamine, a deadly industrial chemical added to watered-down milk in order to fool inspectors and increase profits.
Guantanamo and CIA prisons to be closed
On Thursday President Barak Obama signed three historical orders.
1- Closure of Guantanamo Bay prison
2- The closure of all CIA prisons
3- Banning use of torture