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MBAs Weigh CSR, Controversial Industries

by Stacy Blackman Consulting

A survey discussed in the latest QS Top MBA newsletter reveals that controversial industries such as tobacco, oil and defense are a far lower priority for MBA aspirants than service industries, even though salaries are competitive. So what’s keeping MBAs away? According to survey findings, employers in controversial industries are up against a largely unfavorable public perception. “I looked at careers in the defense and oil industries, though I didn’t consider tobacco for personal reasons,” says one MBA. “There was one negative news story after another, especially about the arms industry. I thought the lifestyle may be problematic, even though salaries were competitive and the offers enticing.”

B-School is Hip Again

"Applications to full-time MBA programs are on the rise after a three-year decline, according to a study by the Graduate Management Admission Council..."
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Source: BusinessWeek

Application Volume and its Implications

"Following up on the GMAT registration and testing volume reported a few months ago, GMAC has released the results of a survey of business schools yesterday showing that a majority of full-time, part-time and executive programs enjoyed increased in application volume this past year...."
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Source: Clear Admit