MBA Guide

Taking an MBA is a big step. If you're funding yourself they cost big bucks and even if someone else is paying they'll take a big bite out of your social or family life. It's a big commitment and we hope some of the advice here will help you make the right choice of MBA and the school you study at. Take a look at the sections covering the MBA experience below.

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LATEST: FT 2001 MBA schools survey
The Financial Times (FT) survey of full time MBA schools for January 2001 is now available. This report summarises the European rankings which show LBS and Insead at the top of the list with a number of new schools included for the first time as the FT has expanded its coverage.

FT 2001 full worldwide list
This report covers the entire worldwide top 100 MBA schools from the FT's research (previous year's reports covered only the top 75 schools). This year Wharton replaces Harvard at the top of the list.

European MBA school links
Links to the top MBA schools in europe. Includes links to all MBA courses as well as other masters and doctorate courses.

UK MBA school links
Links to the top MBA schools in the UK. Includes links to all MBA courses as well as other masters and doctorate courses. Rankings are based on the FT results with additional schools from our own research. Covers the top 39 schools in the UK.

Types of MBA
The advantages and disadvantages of full-time, part-time and distance learning MBA courses. Also looks at specialist MBAs

National or International MBA school
What's the best investment, handing over a suitcase full of cash for a major international school or going for a good national school?

Funding your MBA
Whichever course you go for it's going to cost serious cash. Check out the options here.

The real cost of your MBA
It's not just the course fees you have to consider when calculating the cost of your MBA. Here's some ideas for what else you need to add in which might make a difference to the course format you choose.

UK MBA school rankings
Rankings on UK school's aren't as available as those for the US, these give an indication of which schools are rated highly.

German MBAs
German MBA schools don't feature on the top European MBA ratings lists. However there are two useful sites which provide information on German business schools.

International MBA school rankings
Combined rankings for UK, European, US and other international MBA schools.

US executive (part time) MBA rankings
Rankings and information on executive MBAs in the US

UK executive (part time) MBA rankings
Rankings and information on executive MBAs in the UK

Top executive MBAs in the Netherlands
Rankings of the top part time and modular MBA courses in the Netherlands

Asia & Pacific MBA school rankings
Rankings and information on the top MBA schools in the Asia Pacific region, including schools in Singapore, Australia, PRC: Hong Kong, India, Thailand, Korea

South Africa MBA school rankings
Rankings for the top MBA schools and courses in South Africa