Tag: mba

Upside Down

Did you notice that 2002 is perfectly symmetrical? If you write it from right to left, you get exactly the same number. Those palindromic years are pretty rare, and happen only once every century. It is even less common to go through two of those years as we do (1991 and 2002). The last time… Continue reading Upside Down

A Life Too Good

Ten years ago, when the Dean shook me by the hand and enquired about my plans post-graduation, it was with a certain degree of embarrassment that I admitted I still had no idea what I wanted to do. Two years of soul searching, career vision workshops and talking to every alumnus on the planet had… Continue reading A Life Too Good

HBS Guilty of Assault and Battery

Harvard Business School’s soccer team routed Harvard Law 5-1 last Sunday behind a raucous crowd that numbered in the high single digits. With the victory, HBS capped off an undefeated season in the Boston Graduate School League and won the Graduate School Cup for the second year in a row. Harvard Law’s first string was… Continue reading HBS Guilty of Assault and Battery

Dear Editor

Dear Editor,I am concerned that the recent article “Got an Hour? Get the Job!” written by a librarian from Emory, may prove misleading for students at HBS. The author highligahted resources in the article that may not be the most appropriate tools for MBA students. Many of the most important resources that Baker librarians have… Continue reading Dear Editor

Gaining Experience through a Social Enterprise Summer

So maybe I shouldn’t have acted so excited when BCG called to ask me if I could defer my start date until October, but I was thrilled to have the opportunity to spend a summer working for a nonprofit before starting my full time job. While I had always felt that I’d eventually end up… Continue reading Gaining Experience through a Social Enterprise Summer

Ski Racing at HBS

As the fall semester at HBS draws to a close, many of our thoughts turn to one of the greatest sports known to mankind-skiing. Depending on your love for cold, tolerance for pain, or utter disregard for personal safety, “skiing” can take on a variety of forms. There are those who prefer neck-deep face shots… Continue reading Ski Racing at HBS

The HBS Volleyball Fall Classic

Over 40 volleyball players from Wharton, NYU Stern, MIT Sloan, and Columbia stepped into Shad Hall on the morning of November 17th to join nearly 30 Harvard Business School players in the HBS Volleyball Fall Classic tournament. There was little doubt that, when they left, the other MBA students were thoroughly impressed. With two dedicated… Continue reading The HBS Volleyball Fall Classic

RC Sections Raise $10,750 in "Food Fight" for Hunger

It was a great year for the MBA Food Fight at HBS as the Class of 2003 gave generously to alleviate hunger in America. The “Food Fight” is a friendly competition among MBA programs, with the goal of raising money for food banks in the United States through America’s Second Harvest (www.secondharvest.org). With over 20… Continue reading RC Sections Raise $10,750 in "Food Fight" for Hunger

HBS Tightens Security-Don't Forget Your IDs!

In this era of heightened security, both Harvard University and Harvard Business School have begun to enforce existing policies more tightly. As a result, Baker Library requires that all members of the community present their Harvard picture ID in order to gain entry, something most of the other University Libraries have always required. Consequently, we… Continue reading HBS Tightens Security-Don't Forget Your IDs!

What's Hot This Week

The SA Senate’s Housing and New Construction Committee is ready to unveil a new section of the prematriculation web site designed to help admitted students with their Allston-area housing searches. The new site will contain data about the lottery process and a given student’s odds of getting the housing they want, as well as variety… Continue reading What's Hot This Week

Debate Cup Goes to Yale

Everyone knows about the annual Harvard-Yale football game, but another, if slightly less popular, tradition is the annual debate between students at Yale’s School of Management and HBS. The night before the game, Luce Hall in New Haven was filled to overflowing as the two teams entered. The fourth annual Leadership and Ethics Forum debate… Continue reading Debate Cup Goes to Yale

Summer Volunteer Consulting Report – Summer in St. John

Crystal clear 80 degree water, fruity rum drinks, and an easy-going way of life. These are the thoughts that come to mind when one thinks of the US Virgin Islands. I was fortunate enough to be able to take advantage of these accoutrements as I completed a cost accounting and business planning project for Virgin… Continue reading Summer Volunteer Consulting Report – Summer in St. John

The HBS Experience Doesn't Have to End with an MBA

The Envy TestThe HBS Doctoral Programs welcomes Dolly Chugh, MBA ’94, back on campus for the PhD program in Organizational Behavior as one of the two students admitted this year. Dolly has a total of nine years of work experience, primarily in investment banking, marketing, and consulting, but is now looking forward to a career… Continue reading The HBS Experience Doesn't Have to End with an MBA

Easy Double? Easy Re-Admittance? or The Best of Both Worlds

“Easy double,” my financial advisor said 18 months ago, predicting what my money would do if I put it in the market instead of joining the HBS Class of 2002. He was one of many who helped convince me to actually reject Harvard Business School last year. While he could not have been more wrong… Continue reading Easy Double? Easy Re-Admittance? or The Best of Both Worlds

Looking for Social Impact Management Training?

On October 31, 2001, Harvard Business School was honored for its outstanding leadership in training MBA students in social impact management skills. This award marks the second time HBS has received this distinction since 1998. HBS is among just five schools internationally to earn the “cutting-edge MBA program” distinction for social impact management in the… Continue reading Looking for Social Impact Management Training?

HBS Taps Alumnus for Career Services Slot

After a lengthy search, HBS has hired Matt Merrick (HBS ’96C) to head MBA Career Services, replacing Linda Carrigan, who left last December.The appointment brings the office back to full staff at a crucial time for both HBS job-seekers and the department. The national economy appears ready to move into its first recession in a… Continue reading HBS Taps Alumnus for Career Services Slot

Employees Wanted? Careers in Advertising Account Planning

A standing room only crowd filled Aldrich 7 last Tuesday to hear fran kelly (HBS ’83), President and COO of arnold worldwide, and two of his colleagues present their views on the topic of modern branding. And no, the lack of capitalization is not sloppy editing on the part of The Harbus, it is straight… Continue reading Employees Wanted? Careers in Advertising Account Planning

Zibby Back in the Big Apple

I went back to my hometown, Manhattan, last weekend for the first time in five weeks. The previous weekend I’d spent there consisted of packing up my best friend, Stacey’s, apartment after she perished in the World Trade Center on that certain double-digit day in September. In September, the city was, well, scary. Different. Empty.… Continue reading Zibby Back in the Big Apple

Auntie Sam Addresses the Interview Persona

Dear Auntie Sam,During Hell Week, I interviewed for a full time position after HBS as a hamburger flipper at a leading fast food chain. I had two interviews-one with an HBS alum who has been at the company for a few years and another with the human resources person in charge of recruiting. I interviewed… Continue reading Auntie Sam Addresses the Interview Persona

Social Activism in Today?s Corporate Culture

I remember the day during Foundations when we discussed an article by Milton Friedman, which detailed his thoughts on the role of the corporation in society. Friedman believes that the role of the corporation is to create value for its shareholders and that taking care of greater society is the role of the government and… Continue reading Social Activism in Today?s Corporate Culture

HBS Reacts to Student Soldiers' Needs Flexibility Plays Central Role;

At least four current Harvard MBA students are facing recalls to active military service as part of the United States’ war on terrorism, and HBS administrators are receiving high marks for their quick responses to the students’ needs. Already, faculty and students had praised administrators for their initial reactions to the attacks-which included quickly canceling… Continue reading HBS Reacts to Student Soldiers' Needs Flexibility Plays Central Role;

OJ Goes Skiing

OJ’s community spirit was in evidence last Friday when the Academic Office invited us to review a new MBA teaching case designed for use across multiple subjects. The case involves Mr. Mothy, the owner-manager of a small hand-operated printing press in Baghdad specializing in government promotional leaflets. Ten years ago, business had dried up abruptly… Continue reading OJ Goes Skiing

Elvis Has Left The Building

When we last left off, the A-Team was busily preparing for the Shad Factory Exercise on October 19th. As the simulation grew near, many NA-ers reported having nightmares involving a shady character named Arthur Dief who was determined to screw up their process. However, as we descended upon the gymnasium-during the most unfair time slot… Continue reading Elvis Has Left The Building

Q&MBA from MBA Jungle

Q: What 10 questions should I ask after I receive a job offer but before I accept it? A: Gone are the days of free massages and foosball; nowadays, when companies come knocking, dot-com-style perks are scarce. But when the call comes with that coveted offer, MBAs should still be prepared to do a little… Continue reading Q&MBA from MBA Jungle