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Funding Postgraduate Study: new UK loans scheme for PhDs and Research-based Masters
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title: Funding Postgraduate Study: new UK loans scheme for PhDs and Research-based Masters
description: The new loan scheme will make loans of up to £25,000 available to postgraduate research students, in addition to the existing forms of PhD funding which are currently available. There may be variations in how much money is available for PhD courses versus research-based masters courses, and variations due to the length of the study period. These details will be forthcoming in the future. Also still to be revealed is whether there are subject criteria specifying whether the new loans are available for all subjects, or just for specific targets subjects such as STEM areas (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics). The government has specified its interest in increasing science funding in particular, so it has been speculated that the loans may be targeted towards science subjects, to encourage students to take up science PhD positions. Other factors are yet to be revealed about the scheme: for example, whether the loans are available to all students studying within the UK, or only to UK residents. Also, whether the loans will have an age limit or other eligibility criteria. This is a pertinent question as the taught masters loan scheme only covers students who live in England permanently, and previously it had only applied to those students who were under age 30, so it may be that the PhD/research masters scheme will follow similar requirements. One fact that has been revealed is that repayment of the loans will be on an income-contingent basis, meaning that the amount to be paid back per month will be based upon the amount of income which the former student is currently receiving. However, the time after which studies are completed and payment must commence, as well as the interest rates to be paid on the loans, have not yet been announced. As these plans are slated to take place over the next several years, they are still in development and are lacking in concrete details of how the scheme will operate. A review will be launched into how to best implement f…
disambiguating description: This week, the UK government has introduced its new scheme for funding postgraduate study, through a loans program for PhDs and research-based masters degrees. The government hopes that this new system will simplify and streamline the process of applying for, receiving, and paying back loans which are taken out in order to fund postgraduate research. This will have major changes on that finances of postgraduate students in the UK, from the time at which the new system is introduced in the 2018-2019 academic year. Here we will review the changes and how they will affect students who are hoping to study at a postgraduate level. There is also another scheme for the funding of taught masters programs which will be covering separately.
date posted: 2015-12-03T16:20:38Z
date modified: 2024-06-13T13:46:28Z
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Top 6 Websites for Learning a Language
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title: Top 6 Websites for Learning a Language
description: Livemocha Livemocha is a site which specialises in connecting native speakers of different languages, so that you can learn directly from someone who has a native understanding of the language you wish to learn. If you enjoy a more personal and friendly approach to learning than a standardised list of terms to learn, then Livemocha might be for you. The structured program includes elements of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, which you practise alone first and then with others. You can even book a private tutor if you need extra support. Although some services are paid, you can earn credits for the site by tutoring others in your native language. This can bring an unexpected advantage – there's no better way to understand your own learning needs than to experience teaching others. BBC Languages The languages website offered by the BBC (the public-service broadcaster of the United Kingdom) offers a huge amount of free information on over 40 languages, including English. The site focuses on helpful factual information rather than flashy imagery, with a no-frills approach to sharing the basics. The strength of the site is in the lessons offered on learning a specific language – choosing from French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, Portuguese, or Greek – which are comprehensive and easy to follow. The site also offers pages aimed at children who are learning a language for fun or for a school test, which is great if you have a family and would like to learn together with them. Duolingo & Memrise We already discussed Duolingo and Memrise in our Top Apps for Learning a Language post, but it's worth noting that both companies have a free to use website as well as their mobile apps. You can practise your reading, writing and listening, and if you have a microphone plugged into your computer you can even practise your speaking and pronunciation too. Duolingo is great for those learners who like to pick up a little bit of information at a time, fitting their learn…
disambiguating description: When you're looking to learn a new language, there are all sorts of websites which can help support your learning. Some have lists of vocabulary, interactive games, or practise scenarios which you can work on. Others can use your computer's speakers and microphone to help you with your listening and speaking. Below we're listing some of the most useful websites for learning a language.
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Top Apps for Students for iPhone & Android
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title: Top Apps for Students for iPhone & Android
description: Pushbullet If you're constantly juggling between your phone, your computer, and/or your tablet during your studying or revising, then Pushbullet is enormously helpful. It allows you to link up all your devices, so that you can send files, links, images or text between devices with one click. It's especially useful for sending short notes for class, map locations for lectures in unfamiliar locations, or quickly backing up important essays or presentations. You can even link up with friends and share files with them too if you need to for a group project. Todoist / Wunderlist When you've got lots of classes and projects running simultaneously, it can be hard to keep track of all your deadlines and important tasks. What you need in this situation in a To Do list, and there are many apps to help you with this. You want an app that lets you organise your lists into projects, can send you reminders for important deadlines, and uses colour-coding to make it easier to see your tasks at a glance. Todist and Wunderlist are two of the most popular to do apps, offering all of these features for free. Google Translate Everyone knows how useful Google Translate is on a computer, but it's even more useful as an app on your phone. The app can use your phone's camera to detect text on a sign or on paper in front of you, and to display real-time translations into another language on your screen, which is stunningly useful when you're travelling abroad for a conference or have a foreign language document you need some help with. The translations aren't 100% reliable, and you should always check with a translator or native speaker before using Google's translations in your academic work, but for casual use this app is invaluable. If This Then That If you're a digital native and are looking for ways to streamline repetitive computer tasks, If This Then That can be used in for a broad range of purposes. It allows you to automate trigger events and action events. These events can be sendi…
disambiguating description: Technology is changing the way we work, especially for students who are learning in an increasingly technology-rich environment. There are a ton of smartphone apps which can help make your life easier as a student, so here we're recommending some of the best.
date posted: 2015-11-10T18:07:16Z
date modified: 2024-06-13T13:57:31Z
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Work visas for Australia (for academic & highly qualified professionals)
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title: Work visas for Australia (for academic & highly qualified professionals)
description: There are opportunities for academics or researchers to work in exciting departments, and to appreciate the strength of Australian teaching in topics such as philosophy. But if you have graduated and are looking for a postdoc or other position, then you will need a visa to work. There are a variety of types of visa which are available to people who wish to move to Australia for work. For highly-skilled people like academics, choosing the correct category of visa to apply for can make acceptance of entry into Australia more likely. Below we offer a guide to some of the most relevant visa types for academics and researchers: SkillSelect Skillselect refers to an online program through which you can apply for recognition as a skilled worker. It is not a visa application, but a first step to acquiring a skilled worker visa. The advantage of this system is that it can be completed online, and will provide faster information than traditional pen and paper forms. You can also see online what skilled work is being sought in Australia (currently, there is a particular need for psychiatrists, midwives, and special education teachers, for example). You can also indicate whether you would be willing to live and work in regional Australia, which would improve the chances of your visa application being successful. You can also find a list of occupations which are considered skilled here. Sponsored or Nominated Work Visas If you have found a position in an Australian university or research institution which you wish to apply for, your potential employer may be able to secure a sponsored or nominated work visa for you. The employer must already by approved as a sponsor by the Australian government, but most universities and institutions should have this approval already. Sponsored visas can even be used to apply for permanent residence within Australia. However, it is important to note that only those who are under 50 years of age, and meet various requirements including English lan…
disambiguating description: Australia is growing a reputation as a centre of academic excellence, with increasingly prominent universities both teaching and contributing to international research.
date posted: 2015-10-29T14:07:20Z
date modified: 2024-06-13T13:58:27Z
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2015 Nobel Prizes: Meet the Winners
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title: 2015 Nobel Prizes: Meet the Winners
description: Economic Sciences: Angus Deaton Economist Angus Deaton was recognised by the Nobel committee for his work on health, poverty and welfare, which linked individual choices to higher-level outcomes, and has had huge effects on the fields of microeconomics, macroeconomics and development economics. His work considered what the effect of policy reforms, such as changes to tax rates, would be on people's spending and saving patterns. He also performed important work on the methods used in economics: In order to best understand the cycles of poverty and inequality, he analysed how these concepts can be measured reliably by economists, and influenced the entire field to use more accurate measures of poverty. Peace Prize: Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet During the extreme unrest in Tunisia in 2013, the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet was formed from a group of lawyers, unionists, employers, and activists to promote democracy and human rights in the country. Credited with helping to bring the country back from the brink of civil war, the group was recognised with the Nobel Peace Prize for their work in brokering talks between different political and social groups to create positive compromises regarding the country's constitution and governance. The Nobel committee stated that it “hopes that this year’s prize will contribute towards safeguarding democracy in Tunisia and be an inspiration to all those who seek to promote peace and democracy”. Literature: Svetlana Alexievich Belarusian author Svetlana Alexievich, who worked extensively with oral histories, was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. Focusing on the collapse of the Soviet Union as seen through the eyes of thousands of ordinary people, her work was praised for its “polyphonic” qualities and its engagement with a broad variety of voices and opinions. Her methods are unusual in a field which is mostly commonly seen as a matter of facts – her writings are much more emotional and personal. She covered topics su…
disambiguating description: It's the time of year when the winners of the 2015 Nobel Prizes are announced, to recognise extraordinary achievements in the sciences and humanities. We're introducing the winners below and sharing some information about their incredible work.
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Inside INOMICS - New Feature: Edit your Announcements
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title: Inside INOMICS - New Feature: Edit your Announcements
description: To edit your content, simply visit the Announcement page while you are logged in to INOMICS, and click the Edit tab. Alternatively you can find your Announcement listed in your Dashboard, which is accessible from the user menu, and click directly on the Edit link there. And another tip: if you would like to check and edit your Announcement before it goes online, simply change the “Appearance Date” in the posting form to the following day. That way your Announcement will be held offline until the date is reached, and you have time to come back and make changes before it goes live. All updated posts are regularly reviewed by our team, so that we can continue to maintain the high quality that visitors and subscribers to INOMICS are used to. We also request that if you need to make a change to the title of your Announcement, or if you wish to edit the Appearance Date after the initial posting, please contact us at info@inomics.com - our team will be happy to help you. Editing Announcements is a long-requested feature from many customers, and we hope that the extra control you now have over your posts on INOMICS will help save you time and enable you to keep your Announcements updated. To learn more about how to edit your Announcement, please visit the "Step by Step Guide" here
disambiguating description: Starting this month, customers posting jobs, courses, conferences, programs or scholarships on INOMICS can now edit and correct their Announcements any time after publication. Whether to correct a typo, update a date, or adjust a link, you can now easily access and update your INOMICS posts.
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15 Must-Attend Conferences and Workshops 2015/2016: Social Sciences
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title: 15 Must-Attend Conferences and Workshops 2015/2016: Social Sciences
description: If you have already chosen a great conference to attend, make sure you also take part in the INOMICS Conference Grant Contest. Just tell us why you want to participate in the event of your choice and why you should receive a €500 grant, with the help of which you can cover your registration, travel or accommodation costs. Here are some of our top picks for events taking place between November 2015 and April 2016 (in chronological order): November The 2nd International Conference on Forecasting Economic and Financial Systems Location: Beijing, China Organizer: Chinese Academy of Sciences Conference Dates: Oct 30, 2015 to Nov 1, 2015 This conference aims to provide an excellent forum for sharing new developments in theories, methodologies and applications of forecasting complex economic and financial systems. The organizers look for significant contributions to all major fields related to economic and financial forecasting. The event will provide both researchers and practitioners a platform to meet and share cutting-edge development in the field. December XIV “Brucchi Luchino” Labour Economics Workshop Location: Bergamo, Italy Organizer: University of Bergamo Conference Dates: Dec 14, 2015 to Dec 15, 2015 The workshop is an opportunity to bring together young and senior labour economists to present their ongoing research. The programme will include 10-12 presentations, two poster sessions and a keynote lecture. This year keynote speaker is Francis Kramarz (CREST, ENSAE and CEPR). VIII Italian Doctoral Workshop in Empirical Economics Location: Moncalieri, Italy Organizer: Carlo Alberto College Conference Dates: Dec 17, 2015 to Dec 18, 2015 The aim of the workshop is to offer a stimulating environment where PhD students can present their papers and receive feedback and useful comments. Each paper will be discussed by a professor from the Faculty of Collegio Carlo Alberto and University of Turin. The submissions of papers on the following areas of research are particula…
disambiguating description: With the summer behind us (at least for those in the northern hemisphere), now is the best time to start planning your academic calendar for the coming year. However, the number of conferences and workshops taking place in the next twelve months is enormous and may be overwhelming when it comes to choosing the best one(s) for you. In order to help you with this endeavour, we have put together a selection of conferences and workshops organized by national and international organizations, covering a wide range of topics in social sciences.
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For-profit universities: How to avoid "diploma mill" institutions
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title: For-profit universities: How to avoid "diploma mill" institutions
description: One of the most obvious changes to the industry is the growth of the for-profit university, and academics around the world are considering how this change affects both their jobs, and the future of the education sector. What are for-profit universities? Over the last few years, debate has intensified over the role of for-profit institutions in the higher education system. Even as tuition fees rise in the US and elsewhere, more and more people want to become students, especially in this time of economic instability. Investing in education has traditionally been considered a wise and prudent move; as a higher education degree marks out an individual as highly qualified and capable, it is greatly beneficial to their career prospects. However, with tuition fees becoming so expensive that students have to take out huge loans which they may never be able to pay back, some people argue that certain degrees are just not worth the money which students must spend in order to obtain them. This is particularly relevant in the case of for-profit institutions, which charge even higher tuition fees than non-profit institutions. Some for-profit universities also have a reputation for unsavoury recruiting practises, in which recruiters focus on military veterans, single mothers, and on individuals with low incomes and not much experience in education, then pursue them aggressively. There are also claims that recruiters deliberately mislead recruits by sharing inaccurate job-placement statistics, giving false information about loans and putting unreasonable pressure on potential students. What's the problem with for-profit universities? Aside from the issues of tuition fees and recruitment practises, it seems like universities could in theory be run like any other business; they provide a product which consumers want and are willing to pay for. However, a further issue arises with the issue of assessment of students. Students are paying large amounts of money to attend for-profit uni…
disambiguating description: As an academic, you may feel somewhat insulated from the profit-driven business world. Certainly, academia has traditionally been regarded as an enclave separated from corporate concerns over profits; one which is supported by governments and individuals and focuses on teaching and research rather than on making money. However, with the huge growth of the education industry over the last few decades, institutions have necessarily become more corporate.
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Work visas for the UK (for academic & highly qualified professionals)
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title: Work visas for the UK (for academic & highly qualified professionals)
description: The UK is a popular choice for postdocs and junior professors, as it has a large number of well-regarded research and teaching institutions. Whilst bachelor's and master's students can acquire student visas to allow them to study in the UK with relative ease, getting a visa for a job in the UK is somewhat more complex. For this reason, today we're sharing a guide to UK work visas for academic and highly qualified professionals. Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa This is a sub-category of visas for those who are known as leaders in their field; in science, the humanities, engineering, medicine, digital technology, or the arts. To apply for this visa, you first need to obtain endorsement from the UK Home Office as a leader or emerging leader in your field. In order to obtain endorsement, you must meet the following criteria: having been an active researcher in your field; holding a PhD or equivalent research experience; and supplying a letter of recommendation from an eminent person in your field who is a UK resident who is familiar with your work. To apply as a “potential” leader, you must be at an early stage in your career and have been awarded either a prestigious UK-based or international research fellowship. Your application can be further strengthened through membership of national academies, receiving prizes for your work, and supplying a written recommendation from a reputable UK research organisation. Once you have received this endorsement, you can proceed to applying for a Tier 1 visa. If awarded, such a visa allows you to stay in the UK for up to 5 years and 4 months, but this visa can be extended for another 5 years if you wish to stay in the same field for your work. The visa does allow you to travel aboard and then return to the UK, and to bring family members with you to the UK. However, you will be ineligible for public funds such as jobseeker's allowance, income support or child tax credit. It's unlikely that someone qualified for a Tier 1 visa would …
disambiguating description: If you are from outside of the EU, then you will need a visas to work in EU countries such as Britain.
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date modified: 2024-06-12T18:47:37Z
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Top 5 Digital Tools For Professors
type: Article
title: Top 5 Digital Tools For Professors
description: Dropbox When you have files that you need to access from your home computer, your work computer, and your laptop or smartphone, Dropbox is invaluable. It is a service which syncs your files between as many different machines as you like. One you have installed the program, any changes you make to a file in the specified folder will be reflected at all other locations. This means that your important files are always up to date and always accessible from anywhere. For professors, you can keep all your notes for a class safely and conveniently in one location. And if you need to share files with your class, you can set up a public folder and give your students a web link from which they can download the files they need. Available for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone, Blackberry, Kindle Fire and Windows Phone from www.dropbox.com Evernote If you have a chaotic note-taking system it can be difficult to find the notes you need when you come back to them at a later time. In order to keep all of your notes organised and categorised, you can use Evernote. This allows you to save text notes, to-do lists, photographs and more to a central scrapbook. You can then tag and organise these notes in a way that suits your working style. Most usefully, all notes are searchable. Even if you like to write your notes by hand, you can photograph the notes using your smartphone camera, and once you upload the photo the text will be searchable. This is greatly beneficial if you're always scribbling down important information and then struggling to find it later. Available for Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, and Windows Phone from www.evernote.com Google Docs Google Docs allows you to create and edit word processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, through an online interface. Already this is useful if you need to create a document while you are on the go and don't have access to a computer with a full Office suite. Better still, it allows you to share your documents with other…
disambiguating description: If you're working as a professor, you likely have a large number of projects on the go and a lot of demands on your time. It can be hard to keep track of everything, but there are tools out there which can help you. If you have a smartphone or tablet, there are some great apps available which can make your work life a little easier:
date posted: 2015-08-24T15:27:05Z
date modified: 2024-06-12T19:12:09Z
language: en
keywords: Professor
keywords: Google
keywords: Lecturer
keywords: Apps
keywords: tools
type: advice
disciplines: marketing
disciplines: economics
disciplines: education
disciplines: law
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: business
disciplines: psychology
disciplines: management
disciplines: generaleconomics
discipline labels: Marketing
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Education
discipline labels: Law
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: Business
discipline labels: Psychology
discipline labels: Management
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)

Inside INOMICS - How do we decide what to show on the INOMICS website?
type: Article
title: Inside INOMICS - How do we decide what to show on the INOMICS website?
description: The first point to understand is which pages on INOMICS jobseekers typically visit. For most, the first port of call is https://inomics.com/top/jobs. This page is often indexed highly in Google, and a large percentage of jobseekers on INOMICS navigate through this page. The general principle is that jobseekers will see the newest Announcements first, with one important exception – Standard, Featured and Premium Announcements benefit from increasing levels of “boost” to appear for longer, and more often, near the top of this page. There are two important factors here. The first is called “stickiness”, which means that the higher-level Announcements are sticky at the top of such pages. While they will eventually drop down as new Announcements come in, they will do so more slowly than lower level, cheaper Announcements. As such, if a new Premium Announcement is booked, then it is guaranteed to be among the top one or two on any relevant page for a couple of days, at least until other Premium or Featured Announcements are booked in the days following! It will then drop gradually down the list, but less rapidly than a Basic Announcement, for example. The second factor in determining the time spent at the top is the frequency of “Reposts”. A Repost is when an Announcement is made to look new, which means the date of appearance is reset to today’s date. This sends it back up near the top of relevant listing pages, as well as sending it around our Email Alerts again. Premium Announcements include two Reposts by default, spread out over the weeks it is online, and Featured Announcements include one Repost. Extra Reposts can be booked for €75, also for Standard and Basic Announcements within the online duration. If you have any questions about where, when and how your Announcements will be displayed on the INOMICS website or in our Email Alert, do not hesitate to contact the INOMICS team at info@inomics.com and we will be happy to discuss options with you in person2. 1 - Plea…
disambiguating description: One of the most common questions we receive from customers here at INOMICS is how to make sure their Announcement appears at the top of the page. In our never ending quest to please, this month we bring you some insight into how our listing pages (All Jobs, for example), are structured1.
date posted: 2015-08-21T13:02:33Z
date modified: 2024-06-12T19:13:21Z
language: en
keywords: search results
keywords: inomics
keywords: listing page
keywords: Inside INOMICS
keywords: repost
type: advice
disciplines: education
disciplines: artarthistory
disciplines: theologyreligeousstudies
disciplines: molecularbiology
disciplines: nursing
disciplines: communicationsdesign
disciplines: music
disciplines: agriculturalsciences
disciplines: digitization
disciplines: softwaredevelopment
disciplines: earthscience
disciplines: materialsmetallurgicalengineering
disciplines: chemicalengineering
disciplines: electricalelectronicsengineering
disciplines: immunology
disciplines: generalengineering
disciplines: biology
disciplines: law
disciplines: environmentalenergyengineering
disciplines: othergenerallinguistics
disciplines: neuroscience
disciplines: history
disciplines: philosophy
disciplines: astronomy
disciplines: humanmedicine
disciplines: engineeringdesign
disciplines: mediastudies
disciplines: dieteticsnutrition
disciplines: pharmacy
disciplines: mechanicalengineering
disciplines: biotech
disciplines: dentistry
disciplines: mathematics
disciplines: culturalstudies
disciplines: civilengineering
disciplines: veterinarymedicine
disciplines: literaturecreativewriting
disciplines: genetics
disciplines: psychology
disciplines: dancetheatrefilmstudies
disciplines: publichealth
disciplines: physics
disciplines: archaeology
disciplines: generaleconomics
disciplines: chemistry
disciplines: engineeringbusiness
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: business
disciplines: physiotherapy
disciplines: microbiology
disciplines: biomedicine
disciplines: informatics
disciplines: marketing
disciplines: economics
disciplines: management
disciplines: biochemistry
disciplines: cellbiology
disciplines: sociologyanthropology
discipline labels: Education
discipline labels: Art & Art History
discipline labels: Theology & Religeous Studies
discipline labels: Molecular Biology
discipline labels: Nursing
discipline labels: Communications & Design
discipline labels: Music
discipline labels: Agricultural Science

How to create value for your university
type: Article
title: How to create value for your university
description: The value created by universities is generated partially by consumers (students) and the community who find creative ways to make use of the knowledge shared by the institutions. Since most rankings measure the quality of tertiary education by the amount of research produced by the academic community, universities should focus efforts in building value for students. Nowadays the cost of tertiary education is high, so to delivering value for money to students is a good strategy to attract the best talent to your institution. With the current growth and increasing competition in the higher education industry, leaders are under pressure to fulfil students’ expectations, run successful recruitment campaigns, and attract the best talent to the institution. The key is to build value for students; first knowing what your prospective students expect, which factors they take into consideration when choosing their next program and finally reading the market and finding the best suitable strategy to deliver what students need. At INOMICS we decided to help you gain insight into the ideas and expectations that a student has when choosing an institution for their master’s studies. We grouped the factors into 4 main categories: academic opportunities, employment expectations, university facilities and expectations related to the location of studies. Highlighting the benefits for students is key to adding value to your institution, and therefore to being competitive. We found productivity, an energetic academic community, higher scores in national exams and quality tests, and more motivation to research and produce knowledge to be among the most important value-factors for students. If you are interested in reading more about the expectations of prospective students, especially the factors taken into account when choosing a master’s program, download the whole report here. 1http://susanaborras.com/2011/11/20/universities-that-create-value-through-research/ 2http://www.academia.edu…
disambiguating description: How does a University create value? Can it be priced, monetized or measured by the products delivered by the University? For whom does the University create value? Susana Borras suggests that the main way to produce value is research1. Moreover Robert Thornton mentions2 that a university can be run as a market institution, but ultimately the aim of tertiary education is the production and sharing of knowledge.
date posted: 2015-08-20T16:47:36Z
date modified: 2024-07-01T18:10:28Z
employment type: onsite
language: en
keywords: tertiary education
keywords: university value
keywords: education industry
keywords: student recruitment
keywords: students expectations
type: advice
disciplines: education
disciplines: artarthistory
disciplines: theologyreligeousstudies
disciplines: molecularbiology
disciplines: nursing
disciplines: communicationsdesign
disciplines: music
disciplines: agriculturalsciences
disciplines: digitization
disciplines: softwaredevelopment
disciplines: earthscience
disciplines: materialsmetallurgicalengineering
disciplines: chemicalengineering
disciplines: electricalelectronicsengineering
disciplines: immunology
disciplines: generalengineering
disciplines: biology
disciplines: law
disciplines: environmentalenergyengineering
disciplines: othergenerallinguistics
disciplines: neuroscience
disciplines: history
disciplines: philosophy
disciplines: astronomy
disciplines: humanmedicine
disciplines: engineeringdesign
disciplines: mediastudies
disciplines: dieteticsnutrition
disciplines: pharmacy
disciplines: mechanicalengineering
disciplines: biotech
disciplines: dentistry
disciplines: mathematics
disciplines: culturalstudies
disciplines: civilengineering
disciplines: veterinarymedicine
disciplines: literaturecreativewriting
disciplines: genetics
disciplines: psychology
disciplines: dancetheatrefilmstudies
disciplines: publichealth
disciplines: physics
disciplines: archaeology
disciplines: generaleconomics
disciplines: chemistry
disciplines: engineeringbusiness
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: business
disciplines: physiotherapy
disciplines: microbiology
disciplines: biomedicine
disciplines: informatics
disciplines: marketing
disciplines: economics
disciplines: management
disciplines: biochemistry
disciplines: cellbiology
disciplines: sociologyanthropology
discipline labels: Education
discipline labels: Art & Art History
discipline labels: Theology & Religeous Studies
discipline labels: Molecular Biology
discipline labels: Nursing
discipline labels: Communications & Design
discipline labels: Music

International Student Numbers Continue to Grow – But where do master’s applicants want to study?
type: Article
title: International Student Numbers Continue to Grow – But where do master’s applicants want to study?
description: According to the OECD report, the number of students enrolled in education outside their country of origin has increased significantly in the period of 1990 to 2011. Having more than doubled over 20 years, the number of international students increases annually at a rate of approximately 6% per annum, unslowed despite the recession and dour economic forecasts that many have become used to in recent years. With the numbers of international students increasing at a steady rate, universities are looking for strategies to convince candidates to choose their institution as the best option to develop their career. So far, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States between them receive more than 50% of all foreign students worldwide. However the long-term growth in students who are enrolling outside their country of origin opens the market to new players and new trends. Here at INOMICS we decided to look into where international students want to pursue their master’s studies and what reasons are important in choosing those locations. The first finding that stood out was that only 23% of current bachelor students starting plan to start a master’s program at the institution where they did their bachelor’s. This (minority) group of students expressed their discomfort with change: having to look for new accommodation, funding opportunities and getting used to new learning methods and a new culture seemed to trigger their decision to stay in an already known environment. Additionally, budget restrictions and time availability for studies due to work commitments, contributed to their choice. On the other hand, more than 70% of current students want to undertake a new challenge at a new institution or by going abroad. The reputation of the university, the quality of teaching and the desire for change were among reasons given by students to enroll elsewhere. Additionally, factors such as lower cost of graduate education, scholarship opportunities …
disambiguating description: According to a recent OECD report on studying abroad, in 2012 more than 4.5 million students were enrolled in tertiary education outside their country of citizenship1. Pursuing higher-level education in a foreign country represents a superb opportunity for students not only to expand their knowledge in their discipline of interest but also to gain insight into other cultures, societies and languages. An international graduate has higher prospects in the labor market than a domestic student; moreover, as Michelle Obama mentioned in March 2014, companies have begun to realize the benefit that a study abroad experience can give to their employees: they are able to speak different languages, they have a sensitivity for people and they are more compassionate2.
date posted: 2015-07-01T14:59:30Z
date modified: 2024-07-19T20:10:33Z
employment type: onsite
language: en
keywords: tertiary education
keywords: Study Abroad
keywords: education abroad
keywords: master's studies
keywords: student trends
type: advice
disciplines: education
disciplines: artarthistory
disciplines: theologyreligeousstudies
disciplines: molecularbiology
disciplines: nursing
disciplines: communicationsdesign
disciplines: music
disciplines: agriculturalsciences
disciplines: digitization
disciplines: softwaredevelopment
disciplines: earthscience
disciplines: materialsmetallurgicalengineering
disciplines: chemicalengineering
disciplines: electricalelectronicsengineering
disciplines: immunology
disciplines: generalengineering
disciplines: biology
disciplines: law
disciplines: environmentalenergyengineering
disciplines: othergenerallinguistics
disciplines: neuroscience
disciplines: history
disciplines: philosophy
disciplines: astronomy
disciplines: humanmedicine
disciplines: engineeringdesign
disciplines: mediastudies
disciplines: dieteticsnutrition
disciplines: pharmacy
disciplines: mechanicalengineering
disciplines: biotech
disciplines: dentistry
disciplines: mathematics
disciplines: culturalstudies
disciplines: civilengineering
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disciplines: psychology
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disciplines: publichealth
disciplines: physics
disciplines: archaeology
disciplines: generaleconomics
disciplines: chemistry
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disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: business
disciplines: physiotherapy
disciplines: microbiology
disciplines: biomedicine
disciplines: informatics
disciplines: marketing
disciplines: economics
disciplines: management
disciplines: biochemistry
disciplines: cellbiology
disciplines: sociologyanthropology
discipline labels: Education
discipline labels: Art & Art History
discipline labels: Theology & Religeous Studies
discipline labels: Molecular Biology
discipline labels: Nursing
discipline labels: Communications & Design
discipline labels: Music

Do visuals work? Or: How to make your announcements more attractive.
type: Article
title: Do visuals work? Or: How to make your announcements more attractive.
description: They say that a picture speaks a thousand words, and this is especially true for online ads. Making your announcement stand out is of great importance in the modern world of heavy information streams. There are several ways of “personalizing” your announcement, either by adding a catchy title or by adding a visual description. INOMICS offers different options for different announcement levels. Here is a short summary to help you choose: Logo. Simple yet powerful. On the one hand it is a powerful branding tool, but more importantly it will do the job of grabbing the attention of a potential applicant looking through a long list of search results. - Available in announcements from Standard level - Available in the email alert for announcements from Featured level Header image. First impressions count - and the header image is the first thing people see in the search results and at the very top of the announcement page. - Available in announcements from Featured level Announcement images. Adds a personalized note to the ad, especially when several are displayed together in a carousel. This can be your team or students, campus facilities or the building, your slogan or motto. A good selection of images communicates the spirit of the event, program or a potential new workplace. - One image is available for Standard announcements - Unlimited images are available for announcements from Featured level Of course, this doesn’t mean that a simple text advert cannot also be effective – using visuals just makes it easier and increases your chances of reaching the right candidates. Above you can see some examples of well presented personalized ads. Try it for yourself next time and see the difference! We are offering a free Promotion Boost for bookings made until 15th August 2015, which means you could get a free Header Image for all of your Standard announcements, or extra inclusions with a logo for your Featured Announcement in our email alert. Use this special offer to pre-boo…
disambiguating description: Have you advertised an announcement recently and wondered how to make it even more attractive for potential candidates? While a detailed description, clear application requirements and interesting offer form the core of an announcement, it is a clever use of visuals that will make your advertisement really stand out.
date posted: 2015-07-01T12:21:57Z
date modified: 2024-07-01T18:10:49Z
employment type: onsite
language: en
keywords: image
keywords: conference
keywords: advertisement
keywords: course
keywords: logo
keywords: job
keywords: announcement
type: advice
disciplines: education
disciplines: artarthistory
disciplines: theologyreligeousstudies
disciplines: molecularbiology
disciplines: nursing
disciplines: communicationsdesign
disciplines: music
disciplines: agriculturalsciences
disciplines: digitization
disciplines: softwaredevelopment
disciplines: earthscience
disciplines: materialsmetallurgicalengineering
disciplines: chemicalengineering
disciplines: electricalelectronicsengineering
disciplines: immunology
disciplines: generalengineering
disciplines: biology
disciplines: law
disciplines: environmentalenergyengineering
disciplines: othergenerallinguistics
disciplines: neuroscience
disciplines: history
disciplines: philosophy
disciplines: astronomy
disciplines: humanmedicine
disciplines: engineeringdesign
disciplines: mediastudies
disciplines: dieteticsnutrition
disciplines: pharmacy
disciplines: mechanicalengineering
disciplines: biotech
disciplines: dentistry
disciplines: mathematics
disciplines: culturalstudies
disciplines: civilengineering
disciplines: veterinarymedicine
disciplines: literaturecreativewriting
disciplines: genetics
disciplines: psychology
disciplines: dancetheatrefilmstudies
disciplines: publichealth
disciplines: physics
disciplines: archaeology
disciplines: generaleconomics
disciplines: chemistry
disciplines: engineeringbusiness
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: business
disciplines: physiotherapy
disciplines: microbiology
disciplines: biomedicine
disciplines: informatics
disciplines: marketing
disciplines: economics
disciplines: management
disciplines: biochemistry
disciplines: cellbiology
disciplines: sociologyanthropology
discipline labels: Education
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discipline labels: Molecular Biology
discipline labels: Nursing

How To Apply For A PostDoc Grant or Fellowship
type: Article
title: How To Apply For A PostDoc Grant or Fellowship
description: What is a postdoc fellowship or grant? A postdoctoral grant or fellowship provides funding for a research project directly to you. The funding will cover your own salary, your research expenses, and possibly salaries for other workers such as PhD students or student assistants to work on your project. The primary advantage of having your own funding is that you can go and work in a group of your choosing. Most departments are very happy to accept a postdoc researcher who brings their own funding, and the department can provide administrative support and working space for your project. A further advantage is that your funding can be transferred with you – if, for example, you have a 5-year grant and you decide to move to a different university after two years, you can generally take the remaining three years of funding to your new department. The ability to attract research funding is also important for hiring decisions at a senior level in academia. If you wish to eventually become a professor, then a strong track record of attracting funding is important. Winning a postdoctoral grant or fellowship is a positive demonstration of your ability to plan for and apply for external funding, and shows that you are capable of not only performing excellent research, but also securing the support of third-party organisations, which is very important to university departments. Setting up a project To begin applying for a fellowship or grant, you must first choose a project idea. Obviously the type of project which is appropriate for a fellowship application varies a lot between academic disciplines. However, there are some commonalities which can help to guide you. Firstly, it is often helpful for your project to be a natural extension of your PhD project. This way, you already have a great deal of knowledge about the topic, and you have already demonstrated the ability to plan and execute a project in this area. If you wish to pursue a project in a new area of research, you'l…
disambiguating description: If you've completed your PhD and are looking for a postdoctoral position, career progression can be intimidating and stressful. To help guide you through this transition, we offer here a guide for finding and applying for postdoctoral funding. Although some departments advertise for postdoc positions involving researching, technical support or teaching which is needed by the group, if your research does not align exactly with the research priorities of a lab it may be hard to find an appropriate position. The best option for many researchers is to apply for a postdoc grant or fellowship.
date posted: 2015-06-29T14:35:11Z
date modified: 2024-06-12T19:20:57Z
language: en
keywords: grants
keywords: Scholarships
keywords: postdoc
keywords: scholarship
keywords: Post Doc
keywords: grant
type: advice
disciplines: marketing
disciplines: economics
disciplines: education
disciplines: law
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: business
disciplines: psychology
disciplines: management
disciplines: generaleconomics
disciplines: finance
discipline labels: Marketing
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Education
discipline labels: Law
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: Business
discipline labels: Psychology
discipline labels: Management
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)
discipline labels: Finance

Interdisciplinary Degrees - Pros & Cons
type: Article
title: Interdisciplinary Degrees - Pros & Cons
description: In each of these cases, the understanding of a complex topic such as human behaviour is studied through consideration of a range of fields: psychology, anthropology, sociology, the hard sciences, law, and so on. Recently it has become more common for universities to offer undergraduate courses which have an explicitly interdisciplinary focus. But what does this mean for students? What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a method of study? Read on to find out. Variety One of the great advantages of interdisciplinary study is that it exposes you to a wide range of ideas, methods, and theorists. In order to grasp a complex topic like human behaviour, it is helpful to understand as many perspectives as possible, which is the greatest strength of interdisciplinary study. Undergraduate interdisciplinary degrees can be an excellent fit for students who have not yet decided which discipline would best fit their interests and skills, as they can gain a basic understanding of the workings of a number of disciplines. They also suit those independently-minded students who have an imaginative and creative streak, who can bring together knowledge from disparate sources and synthesize it into a persuasive narrative or model. Breadth versus depth Studying small parts of a large number of fields gives students an understanding which is exceptionally broad. A solid interdisciplinary education equips students with the tools to benefit from the knowledge and perspectives of many fields, and enables them to communicate effectively with academics from different specialities. However, this breadth comes at the expense of depth. That is, students do not gain deep specialist knowledge in any one particular field. If you are very keen to go into a specific field of research – in the hard sciences, for example – you may be better served by a single discipline degree, which will ensure that you have all the specific knowledge and skills required to perform research in that field. Some…
disambiguating description: An interdisciplinary degree is one which covers more than one academic discipline; bringing together knowledge and working methods from multiple fields to give a broad perspective on a topic. Some common interdisciplinary topics include behavioural science, criminology, or mind and brain studies.
date posted: 2015-06-22T12:10:09Z
date modified: 2024-06-12T15:05:31Z
language: en
keywords: study advice
keywords: study tips
keywords: interdisciplinary degrees
type: advice
disciplines: marketing
disciplines: economics
disciplines: education
disciplines: law
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: business
disciplines: psychology
disciplines: management
disciplines: generaleconomics
discipline labels: Marketing
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Education
discipline labels: Law
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: Business
discipline labels: Psychology
discipline labels: Management
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)

Tips to plan your marketing & recruitment activities for the 2015-2016 term
type: Article
title: Tips to plan your marketing & recruitment activities for the 2015-2016 term
description: Immersed in a rapid-growth market, the competition in international recruitment demands more attention, and if you want to stand out from the crowd, it is important to reach good strategic decisions to attract and retain students. One of the aspects on which to base your strategy is the development of a unique value that your university can offer to students. Such value can be built only after understanding the preferences, needs and behavior of your “customers”, so acquiring a deep understanding of what prospective students want and are looking for is crucial. Understanding the needs, expectations and goals of a bachelor’s graduate is extremely useful during the planning of marketing and student recruitment campaigns; in the end the decision about where and what to study is in their hands. In thinking of ways to help you gain insight into students’ decision-making process, we asked students all over the world about their interest in enrolling for a master’s program. This is a summary of what we found out: 1. Students with previous degrees in the same field of your advertised Master’s program are more likely to enroll than students from other disciplines. According to our survey, 70% of students would prefer their graduate program to have the same focus as their bachelor’s degree. Only 30% of prospective students are willing to try other areas. 2. In the case of promotion of a multidisciplinary master’s degree you can focus your marketing message on better career opportunities, and the chance to learn more and follow personal interest on the subject. 3. The opportunity to take on a new challenge and access a higher salary range are motivators for students to pursue a master’s degree. The inclusion of graduate reports, testimonials and surveys that reflect the impact of master’s degrees in students’ lives is powerful marketing material for your recruitment season. In the same way, the inclusion of endorsements from potential employers can boost trust and reputation f…
disambiguating description: Valuated at approximately $4.4 trillion in 20131, the education market is one of the largest markets of all and shows signs of continuing to. If some years ago pursuing a master’s degree was an extraordinary goal, nowadays many bachelor’s graduates consider a Master’s degree as a must, radically increasing the market size. Moreover, if we sum up the technological development of E-learning and the expansion of universities in the field of international cooperation and recruitment, the education sector looks very promising for continued fast growth, with at least 23% annual growth in the coming years according to the IBIS Capital investment bank.
date posted: 2015-06-02T07:57:16Z
date modified: 2024-07-01T18:11:24Z
employment type: onsite
language: en
keywords: marketing universities
keywords: international recruitment
keywords: promotion universities
keywords: admissions & enrollment
keywords: advertise master's
keywords: student recruitment
type: advice
disciplines: education
disciplines: artarthistory
disciplines: theologyreligeousstudies
disciplines: molecularbiology
disciplines: nursing
disciplines: communicationsdesign
disciplines: music
disciplines: agriculturalsciences
disciplines: digitization
disciplines: softwaredevelopment
disciplines: earthscience
disciplines: materialsmetallurgicalengineering
disciplines: chemicalengineering
disciplines: electricalelectronicsengineering
disciplines: immunology
disciplines: generalengineering
disciplines: biology
disciplines: law
disciplines: environmentalenergyengineering
disciplines: othergenerallinguistics
disciplines: neuroscience
disciplines: history
disciplines: philosophy
disciplines: astronomy
disciplines: humanmedicine
disciplines: engineeringdesign
disciplines: mediastudies
disciplines: dieteticsnutrition
disciplines: pharmacy
disciplines: mechanicalengineering
disciplines: biotech
disciplines: dentistry
disciplines: mathematics
disciplines: culturalstudies
disciplines: civilengineering
disciplines: veterinarymedicine
disciplines: literaturecreativewriting
disciplines: genetics
disciplines: psychology
disciplines: dancetheatrefilmstudies
disciplines: publichealth
disciplines: physics
disciplines: archaeology
disciplines: generaleconomics
disciplines: chemistry
disciplines: engineeringbusiness
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: business
disciplines: physiotherapy
disciplines: microbiology
disciplines: biomedicine
disciplines: informatics
disciplines: marketing
disciplines: economics
disciplines: management
disciplines: biochemistry
disciplines: cellbiology
disciplines: sociologyanthropology
discipline labels: Education
discipline labels: Art & Art History
discipline labels: Theology & Religeous Studies
discipline labels: Molecular Biology
discipline labels: Nursing
discipline labels: Communications & Design

Top Finance & Accounting Departments Worldwide 2015
type: Article
title: Top Finance & Accounting Departments Worldwide 2015
description: There are different well-known universities around the world that offer excellent programs in finance and accounting. We have hand-selected the best and made an alphabetically list that will hopefully help you to take the best step in your career. The list below was made taking into account QS Rankings, and the ranking of Financial Times about Master’s in Finance experience. Department of Finance, Bocconi UniversityMilan, Italy Edhec Business SchoolRoubaix, France Esade Business SchoolBarcelona, Spain Harvard Business School, Harvard UniversityCambridge, United States Department of Finance, HEC ParisParis, France Department of Finance, London Business SchoolLondon, United Kingdom Department of Finance, London School of EconomicsLondon, United Kingdom MIT Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology MITCambridge, United States Department of Banking and Finance, Monash UniversityMelbourne, Australia NUS Business School, National University of SingaporeSingapore, Singapore Guanghua School of Management, Peking UniversityBeijing, China Faculty of Finance, Seoul National UniversitySeoul, South Korea Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford UniversityStanford, United States School of Economics and Finance, University of Hong KongHong Kong, Hong Kong School of Banking and Finance, University of New South WalesSydney, Australia Department of Finance, University of SydneySydney, Australia Graduate School of Economics, University of TokyoTokyo, Japan Cambridge Judge Business School, University of CambridgeCambridge, United Kingdom Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Oxford UniversityOxford, United Kingdom School of Finance, University of St. GallenSt. Gallen, Switzerland Check also our other lists of the best departments all around the world!
disambiguating description: The study of financial processes and markets open possibility to an excellent career in a variety of industries and positions. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, finance is without doubts the perfect decision for you. Finance managers enjoy one of the highest salaries in the job market apart from having the privilege of counting on scholarship opportunities and further career opportunities upon graduation.
date posted: 2015-05-07T08:35:57Z
date modified: 2024-06-12T15:09:54Z
language: en
keywords: USA
keywords: Accounting
keywords: Rankings
keywords: departments
keywords: Institutions
keywords: finance
keywords: Universities
type: advice
disciplines: economics
disciplines: financialeconomics
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: finance
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Financial Economics (JEL G)
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: Finance

Scholarships in Germany
type: Article
title: Scholarships in Germany
description: Why to apply for a scholarship In order to cover the costs of study, students in Germany commonly work part-time jobs, such as working as an assistant at the university. However, this is not always an option for international students, as they may not be eligible for to work in the EU and it can be difficult to find work which allows sufficient flexibility to study. For this reason, scholarships can be the best option for financing study in Germany. Scholarships are awards of money to pay for students’ tuition fees and living costs while they are studying, given out by foundations and organizations. Germany has both large organizations and thousands of small foundations which offer scholarships, but most students never apply for them – 80% of students have never applied for a scholarship. Although scholarships can be competitive, around 1 in 3 applicants are successful in securing the funding for which they have applied. So your chances are good, and it is certainly worth investing some time into research your options for financial support. A strong academic record is important for securing funding, so it helps to have good grades from your previous study. Your commitment to your subject and to social factors is also very relevant, as demonstrated through your application letter. Further, many foundations support specific social groups or academic interests, so it’s worth searching for a foundation which targets your academic discipline or personal situation. There are a huge range of scholarships which can be applied for to finance study in Germany, and next we will look at some of the options available from various organisations and foundations. DAAD The largest source of scholarships in Germany is the DAAD, or German Academic Exchange Service; a government-funded organization which promotes the exchange of academics internationally. They primarily fund international students who wish to study in Germany, as well as German students who wish to study abroad. Schola…
disambiguating description: Germany is a prime location for study, and one which draws many international students. The high quality of education available, combined with relatively cheap tuition fees, makes it an attractive option when looking for opportunities to study abroad. If you are considering study in Germany, an important consideration is how you will finance this study time. Tuitions fees are usually in the range of up to a few hundred Euros per semester, depending on the geographical area, as each federal state sets its own level for fees. However, other costs need to be considered as well – not only accommodation and living costs, but also budgets for books, travel, telephone and internet access, and entertainment and social activities. Finally, health insurance can be expensive, depending on your circumstances.
date posted: 2015-05-04T12:00:47Z
date modified: 2024-06-12T15:13:58Z
language: en
keywords: stipends
keywords: help
keywords: funding
keywords: Scholarships
keywords: studentship
keywords: germany
type: advice
disciplines: marketing
disciplines: economics
disciplines: education
disciplines: law
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: business
disciplines: psychology
disciplines: management
disciplines: generaleconomics
disciplines: finance
discipline labels: Marketing
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Education
discipline labels: Law
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: Business
discipline labels: Psychology
discipline labels: Management
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)
discipline labels: Finance

MBA: Applying to Graduate School in Europe versus North America
type: Article
title: MBA: Applying to Graduate School in Europe versus North America
description: North America, and the US particularly, boasts some of the best MBA programs in the world: Wharton, Columbia, Stanford and Harvard are among the top-rated schools worldwide. American schools tend to be larger, with student numbers in the multiple hundreds or even thousands, and courses tend to be spread over a longer period of time. A typical MBA in North American runs for two years and offers opportunities to learn in the real world, such as in internships for important companies which can help to land full-time employment. MBA schools in US tend to be more prestigious, which can be important when trying to impress a potential employer or client. One cautionary notes regarding the size of the schools you are considering: large student bodies can mean limited contact with prominent professors. Schools may advertise the research of their famous professors, but do be sure to check how much teaching they actually do on the MBA you're looking into. Often, the more famous the professor, the less time they have to dedicate to teaching. So if there is a famous name who you'd love to have teaching contact with, try to check the names of those who will be teaching to see if you'll benefit from their wisdom directly though teaching. In Europe, many of the best business schools are part of a larger university structure which also offers courses in related subjects such as accounting or marketing. This can be an advantage for those looking to study more broadly outside of the tight MBA teaching schedule. Also, European schools generally have a much higher rate of foreign students, so relocating to study for an MBA is not uncommon. This can help with adjusting to a new social and cultural situation (it's easier to get comfortable when you're not the only person who is new to the country!). It is also beneficial to have international exposure, to meet and discuss concepts with people from all over the world, particularly if you wish to go into business with an international focus…
disambiguating description: For those looking to start an MBA, there has never been more choice. There are hundreds of schools offering MBA courses to choose from, with different styles, academic emphasis and assessment styles. One of the most prominent distinctions between MBA programs though is the divide between North American (the US and Canada) and European schools (with courses in UK, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany and so on). The US is considered the home of the MBA, where the course concept was first developed and put into practice. Now, with more and more students leaving their home country to study for an MBA, Europe also offers strong MBA teaching. How should you decide where to pursue your MBA? Read on for tips and advice on making this important decision about your MBA.
date posted: 2015-05-02T22:00:00Z
date modified: 2024-06-12T15:14:31Z
language: en
keywords: applying
keywords: study advice
keywords: USA
keywords: graduate school
keywords: mba
keywords: europe
keywords: North America
keywords: tips
type: advice
disciplines: marketing
disciplines: economics
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: business
disciplines: management
disciplines: generaleconomics
discipline labels: Marketing
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: Business
discipline labels: Management
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)