The MBA oath – is anyone listening?

As a manger my purpose is to serve the grater good by bringing people and resources together to create value that no single individual can create alone. Therefore I will seek a course that enhances the value my enterprise can create for society over the long term. I recognize my decisions can have far-reaching consequences that affect the well being of individuals inside an outside my enterprise, today and in the future. As I reconcile the interests of different constituencies I will face choices that are not easy for me and others.
Therefore I promise:

• I will act with utmost integrity an pursue my work in an ethical manner.
• I will safeguard the interest of my stakeholders, co workers, customers and the society in which we operate.
• I will perform my duties in good faith, guarding against decisions and behaviours that advance my own narrow ambitions but harm the enterprise and the society it serves.
• I will understand and uphold, both in letter and in spirit the laws and contracts governing my own conduct and that of my enterprise.
• I will take responsibility for my actions and will represent the performance and risks of my enterprise accurately and honestly
• I will develop both myself and my coworkers so that the organization grows.
• I will be accountable to my peers and they will be accountable to me for living by this both.

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World Executive MBA @ GSBA Zurich

With the power of Zurich Living Case
Happened to see this on a lazy browsing afternoon session

Here’s the summary
With great strides in the field of management and economics, business schools have to shape their teaching and research to keep pace with the developments in order to remain competitive. The World Executive Education Alliance is the first academic alliance in business admisntration which offers management modules in fundamental disciplines of business administration on five continents in Brazil, South Africa, India, Russia and Switzerland.

The programme is a unique and copyrighted teaching and learning methodology called the Zurich Living Case.
GSBA students study at campus in Horgen/Zurich and at GSBA’s prestigious WEEA partner universities around the world. It ensures high class teaching with first class international faculty and an intercultural exchange among executive students and faculty.

Truly one of its kind. Any takers
Hear more at
info@gsba.ch
www.gsba.ch


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US Visa - Non imigrant visa simplified

The application and interview process for non immigrant visa to US is a simple procedure.
Follow this
1.Log on to www.(ur city name).usconsulate.gov – click visas to the US.
2.Find the nearest HDFC bank and get a DD for the visa fee and the courier fee
Log on to the website with the receipt
3.Click link to ‘how to apply’. Then ‘get the forms’. Fill the DS 156 and DS 157
completely.
4.Click link to ‘schedule an appointment’.
5.Click the link to VFS (this will direct you to VFS website)before going to this
site you should have all necessary info and the fee receipt with barcode stickers.
6.Schedule your appointment after 48 hrs
7.At the VFS site click ‘apply for nonimmigrant visa’; go through every page
carefully filling in all information.
8.Your appointment letter is sent to your email address.
9.Printout your application and appointment letter. Carry these to the interview.
10.A successful visa interview would mean in three to four days you get your visa
in courier. You can check the status of your visa in the website.
Source: The Hindu

Planning to study abroad

The general trend is that students aspiring to study abroad tend to apply for programs which they think will positively impact on their future earning potential.
If you are interested in studying for a course apply early because competition for entry to popular programs at good institutions is severe; an early application helps to secure both admit and financial support.’

Tour the tours
The US, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Singapore and Canada, are ever on the list of those foreign bound. Attending education tours organsied by established agencies will help you gain information on suitable courses, application procedures, admissions criteria, visa requirements and scholarship opportunities.
The world MBA tour is offering an unprecedented US $ 1.1 million in exclusive scholarships for MBA. They are offered to candidates only if they visit the fair in their city of choice. So go for it.
Some factors

A. Work experience: how much?
The average work experience that MBA schools generally look for in prospective students is
Three to four years, although each school has its own standards. Business schools are not faculty- focused; peer to peer interactive learning, case work, projects, presentations all demand strength of experience of the MBA students. People with some real experience can contribute to quality group participative learning. Experience can be in diverse fields and industries, not necessarily managerial.

B. Given the volatility of the dollar, the cost?
For international students this is a concern. But cost, if viewed as ‘return on investment’ will scare you less. There are various ways to fund your business education- loans and scholarships. Schools will take extra care to ensure that the right applicants are absorbed into their courses.

C. The best destination for MBA?
The best study abroad experience can differ form country to country and institution to institution. And your interests, skills, specializations. The best for one student need not be the best for another. Let your personal aims and ambitions guide you in this. Research schools on an individual basis.

D. Education loans: from home country or those on campus?
Both are sought after. Interest rate, pay back time, speed of sanction- are to be considered. The tuition fee is obviously one of the biggest costs. Market rate tuition fees, the current practice, favor students. Other expenses to be taken into account are travel, accommodation, living and compensating for time away from employment. These are not uniform and vary for students form different nationalities.
MBAs will not go out of fashion even during recession times. Most banks know that MBAs are going to be among the highest earners within a short space of time and they can work in most industries. One should not wait until an admissions decision is received to identify outside sources of funding. Keep researching for fellowships and scholarships.

E. Other forms of aid?

Savings from your employment so far, family contributions, institutional scholarships and bursaries from your department of study, assistantships and part-time employment: (teaching / research assistantships are available in many institutions for postgraduate students, who can work up to 20 hours during term time)
*Australia and Canada, allow international students to work up to 20 hours per week during their studies.