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MBA Basics

Thinking of doing an MBA? To complement our authoritative annual ranking of global MBAs, here are four must-read articles covering vital preparatory steps

■ How to choose a programme

With almost 600 accredited MBA programmes worldwide, the choice of where to study can be overwhelming

■ How to get a student visa

Applying for visa can be complex and attention to detail is vital

■ How to apply

SeIecting a business school takes time - our video guide gives application tips

■ Funding an MBA

You have secured a place in business school, but how do you pay for it?

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In depth reporting

Global MBA 2010 special report

Global MBA rankings

Articles from the supplement published on January 25, 2010, including a ranking of the global full-time MBA programmes

Interactive highlights

Ask the experts: MBA 2010 Q&A

Ask the Experts

Is the MBA retaining its popularity, in spite of or because of the economic slowdown? Put your questions to a panel of experts on January 27th in a live Q&A session

Analysis

Hopes and fears: Chicago calling

Rahul Bajaj

MBA programmes have come under fire recently, but Rahul Bajaj has found his studies to be a transformative experience

Gadgets

Gadgets for studying

Many personal technology devices are about to come onto the market. which one is the right one for you?

MBA recruitment

MBA Jobs

Although there is much uncertainty due to the global downturn, experts believe that recruitment will improve shortly

In profile

Business schools and their MBA programmes from around the world come under scrutiny in a series of in-depth profiles

Video

Video lectures

Wharton: a global overview of the downturn

Professor Mauro Guillen of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton business school looks at the causes of the global economic turmoil, and analyses its likely effect on emerging markets

Managerial psychology

Nick Epley of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business shows how psychological research can give managers an edge in the workplace

Strategy in a semi-globalised world

Pankaj Ghemawat of Spain’s Iese says companies that assume the world has become one seamless marketplace are making a strategic mistake

Multimedia highlights

Q&A: MBA 2010

Ask the Experts

Is the MBA retaining its popularity? Read the advice from our panel of business education experts

Soapbox forum

Soapbox

Faculty, students and executives debate mangement education issues. Add your comments

MBA blog

Graduates

Twelve MBA students are blogging their business school experiences. Follow their progress online

Fourth column content

Top MBA programmes 2010

  1. London Business School
  2. University of Pennsylvania: Wharton
  3. Harvard Business School
  4. Stanford University GSB
  5. Insead
  6. Columbia Business School
    IE Business School
  7. MIT: Sloan School of Management
  8. University of Chicago: Booth
    Hong Kong UST Business School

Top European Business Schools 2009

  1. HEC Paris
  2. London Business School
  3. Insead
  4. IMD
  5. IE Business School
  6. Iese Business School
  7. Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
  8. EM Lyon Business School
    Esade Business School
  9. Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School

Top EMBA programmes 2009

  1. Kellogg/Hong Kong UST Business School
  2. Trium: HEC Paris/LSE/New York University: Stern
  3. Columbia/London Business School
  4. University of Chicago: Booth
  5. University of Pennsylvania: Wharton
    Insead
  6. IE Business School
  7. London Business School
  8. Columbia Business School
  9. Duke University: Fuqua

Top Masters in Management programmes 2009

  1. Cems
  2. HEC Paris
  3. ESCP Europe
  4. London School of Economics and Political Science
  5. Essec Business School
  6. EM Lyon Business School
  7. Grenoble Graduate School of Business
  8. Mannheim Business School
  9. Esade Business School
  10. Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

Top executive education custom programmes 2009

  1. Duke Corporate Education
  2. HEC Paris
  3. Harvard Business School
  4. IMD
  5. Insead
  6. University of Pennsylvania: Wharton
    Iese Business School
  7. Esade
    Northwestern: Kellogg
  8. Ipade

Top executive education open programmes 2009

  1. Harvard Business School
  2. University of Virginia: Darden
    IMD
  3. IE Business School
  4. Iese Business School
  5. London Busines School
  6. Center for Creative Leadership
  7. Stanford University: GSB
  8. University of Western Onatario: Ivey
  9. MIT Sloan School of Management