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A renewable energy MBA can help put you in a position where you can find solutions to energy problems such as rising gas prices and reliance on foreign oil. The push to find green energy sources has resulted in an increased number of renewable energy jobs. In fact, Obama’s New Energy Plan for America promises to create five million new energy jobs.

Assuming that you've already brainstormed essay material back in July, August is a good time to start working on MBA essay outlines and drafts. You should also prepare the other parts of your application and contact references for your letter of recommendation. For more information, check out our MBA application timeline for August.

As you have been watching and following the Olympic Games, you may not have realized that there are some MBAs competing. One of them, Caroline Lind, is a gold medalist and graduate of both Princeton University and the Rider MBA program. Why would an Olympic gold medalist need an MBA? Read on to find out.

Since the first online MBA was offered in 1987, a variety of organizations have tried to offer online MBA programs. Read on for more facts and statistics about the growing popularity of online MBA programs.

As the number of online MBA programs increases, more people are looking to their online MBA from top business schools. Since North Carolina is already home to two AACSB-accredited online MBA programs, more people are wondering if there will ever be a Duke online MBA program.

Are you a startup entrepreneur looking for office space and technology to grow your company? Pitney Bowes just launched a new entrepreneurial competition for new and existing startups who work with location intelligence, as well as Pitney Bowes' Secure Evidencing and Connect+ platforms. Read on more information on the prizes and how to enter.

The majority of MBA students finance at least part of their education through student loans. This article provides information on the types of student loans available, how to apply for them, and examples of private lenders.

While many business schools -- Harvard and Stanford among them -- do not require you to visit campus, it is still a good idea. The MBA Campus Visit not only gives you an idea of what life would be like at that school, it also provides good essay material and shows that you're interested in attending that particular school.

According to recent news reports, the number of MBA jobs is on the rise. Read on to find out what types of MBA jobs are becoming more popular, what parts of the world have the biggest increase in MBA jobs, and the best ways to find post-MBA employment. The data in this article comes from the QS Jobs & Salary Trends Report 2011/2012 (PDF), unless otherwise noted.

While MBA essay questions vary by school, the majority of MBA applications ask the same two questions: "What are your post-MBA goals?" (the MBA career essay question), and "How can this school help you achieve those goals?" (the "why this business school?" essay question). This article will give you some tips on how to better answer both of those questions.