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Written by Paola Roldan - IMBA Student - United States
- IMBA Student Blog
The Historical Evolution of Business Education
The roots of traditional graduate-level business education can be traced back to the early 1800s in Europe. Originally meant to teach skills in management and other various competencies in business administration, business schools have kept their reputation throughout most of history as being seen as the “golden ticket,” the key source of career advancement.
Of course, nothing has ever prospered without the challenges of a rapidly changing world. The needs and desires of students in 1819 are much different than the ones of professionals in today’s landscape, and with the business world becoming increasingly globalized, business schools have had to learn to adapt to these needs.
Let’s look at some of the ways the world of business schools is changing.
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Written by Paola Roldan - IMBA Student - United States
- IMBA Student Blog
How often have you started a graduate school course by being asked to describe the current quality of your mind?
This was the question I was asked, along with twelve other students, at the beginning of a three-day leadership retreat hosted by the International School of Management.
About a two-hour drive from Paris, we entered Champignelles in the northern Burgundy (a.k.a. Bourgogne) region of France – a stark contrast from the bustling beauty that is Paris. The bus zipped past 19th-century homes and fields of green and eventually brought us to Campus MaNa.
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Written by Marius Kouvahe - IMBA Student - Togo
- IMBA Student Blog
2020 was an interesting (for lack of a better word) year. No two years are ever the same, but most of us would certainly agree that the last year of the previous decade has turned our lives upside down on many accounts. Personal lives have been greatly affected with millions of people mourning the passing of loved ones due to the deadly Covid-19. Lockdowns imposed in many countries across the world have tested – and continue to test – our resilience and mental health. Professionally, things have taken a dramatic and, perhaps, permanent turn for most industries.
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Written by Pankti Gala - IMBA Student - United States
- IMBA Student Blog
I joined ISM’s IMBA program in July 2020, intending to move to Paris in January 2021, start classes in person, and have the robust MBA experience abroad that I’d always imagined. However, COVID-19 had other plans for me as the second wave started in France and classes remained online through winter 2021 and beyond. I was torn and not sure if I should bite the bullet and head over to France anyway, or if I should spend some more time in the United States and wait for the vaccine.
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Written by Julian Kunz - IMBA Student - Germany
- IMBA Student Blog
During this difficult time living through a pandemic on an unprecedented scale, everyone is facing day-to-day issues with handling everyday life, getting tasks done, and preventing procrastination. The motivation that usually comes from the anticipation of certain things like meeting with friends for dinner in a restaurant or weekend trips is impossible in the current situation. Even watching your favorite club's soccer game, a date in a bar, vacation planning, or strolling through shops in the city center, which used to be a festive highlight in weekly planning, are hardly possible. Habits and regular daily routines can often become obstacles in adapting to changes and new things.
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Written by Courtney Rottman - DBA Candidate - USA
- DBA Student Blog
Throughout the two years of coursework, doctoral students are continually honing their research and writing skills in preparation for the final stage: writing the dissertation. But before doctoral candidates begin to write a dissertation, they must first submit a dissertation proposal. Fortunately, preparing for this phase of the doctoral process begins on day one of the courses.
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Written by Courtney Rottman - DBA Candidate - USA
- DBA Student Blog
ISM’s doctorate business programs provide diverse course offerings, enriched by an environment of students who may be entering the program as subject matter experts in various fields, such as medicine or law. Further, as a discipline, business itself has a vast array of facets, with some subject matter experts such as accountants or HR professionals, desiring to deepen or broaden their area of expertise. These past professional experiences help to enrich classroom discussions, weaving together a diverse tapestry of perspectives in the discussion.
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Written by Courtney Rottman - DBA Candidate - USA
- DBA Student Blog
As a DBA student based in the United States, I chose ISM due to the diverse student body comprised of working professionals from a variety of backgrounds. For me, the face-to-face courses were a critical factor in my decision to attend ISM, as they would allow me to greatly expand my professional network and enable me to engage in more hands-on learning.
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Written by Rebekah Placide - PhD Candidate - USA
- PhD Student Blog
I have completed my first year of doctoral studies! I cannot believe I made it this far. To be honest, this one-year accomplishment was only possible because of the support and efforts of my entire family.
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Written by Courtney Rottman - DBA Candidate - USA
- DBA Student Blog
For nearly the last two decades, I have been a full-time student for the majority of my professional career. I have had a family for the length of that period as well. I share this as a means of offering support and encouragement to others considering pursuing a doctorate of business administration (DBA) from ISM. With a support network plus the right school and curriculum, anything is possible.
