Environmental Business

There are many opportunities that arise for you once you get your MBA, but here’s one you may not have been familiar with: environmental advocate. Many people are beginning to see just how they can channel their MBA experience into environmental activism, and some schools (such as the University of Michigan’s Erb Institute) even offer “dual-degree” programs that focus on these lines. Demand for this kind of dual-focus is present in both non-profit organizations and for-profit companies. Non-profit organizations can channel the business skills into securing coveted government grant money, while the companies channel the environmental focus to put themselves in a better business position. Either way you want to go, your dual-skills will be an asset.

So go out there, get your MBA, and protect the environment!

Source: US News: Do-Gooders Flock to Business School

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Business School in Second Life

Second Life has really taken off as of late, and this new world, complete with its own economy, is of interest to some in the business world. Many businesses make use of Second Life to promote products, and it provides an interesting subject of study for those in business education. But when it comes to Second Life, no business school is making better use of it than INSEAD.

INSEAD is currently developing a virtual school, complete with lecture halls, research labs, and lounge areas, designed to supplement their real-world program. The idea is for students to be able to better interact with instructors, fellow students, and even potential employers.

It's not clear just how well this will pan out for INSEAD, but it'll be interesting to see if other schools follow suit, and just how effective it becomes.

Source: Second Life B-School Student.

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Matchmaking: Business Style!

The Indian School of Business has a kind of "tie-up" with The Indus Entrepreneurs, helping to facilitate interactions between venture capitalists and up-and-coming entrepreneurs. You can read more about it here.

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