Deans Digest

Validity, the True Measure of a Test’s Worth (Deans Digest October 2009)

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:26:59 GMT

The most critical attribute of any test is whether it is valid. That is, how well does it measure what it says it measures?

Enter Talking: Pearson Test of English Launches on October 26 (Deans Digest October 2009)

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:26:59 GMT

Following extensive pilot-testing and early adoption by hundreds of business schools, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) will make its official debut on October 26, 2009.

DATA TO GO: Record GMAT Volume FOR Testing Year 2000-2009 (Deans Digest October 2009)

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:26:59 GMT

Annual GMAT volume hit a record for the second straight year, with 265,613 exams administered in the Testing Year 09, which ended June 30. That total was up 7.55 percent from the 246,957 tests taken the year before. The TY08 figure eclipsed the previous record of 244,655 in TY02. GMAT volume has increased each year for the past five years.

New Student Loan Program Gains Traction (Deans Digest October 2009)

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:26:59 GMT

Among the many results of the international financial crisis was a squeeze on the availability of college loans. Most lenders scaled back on overall student lending. Essentially, all traditional lenders eliminated the ability of international students to borrow without US credit-worthy co-signers.

GMAT Data Protection Program Wins Top Award for Data Privacy (Deans Digest October 2009)

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:26:59 GMT

The Graduate Management Admission Council’s data protection program for the Graduate Management Admission Test won an international Privacy Innovation Award September 17 from the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

D-Briefs (Deans Digest October 2009)

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:26:59 GMT

What's going on in the Graduate Management Education Industry?

Robust but Level, Application Trends for 2009 Hint at New Cycle (Deans Digest August 2009)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:08:59 GMT

Against a backdrop of sustained economic turmoil worldwide, graduate business schools enjoyed three years of strong growth in application volume through 2008. GMAC’s 2009 Application Trends Survey shows that even though application volume remains high, the growth of the last few years may be leveling off. Based on historical patterns, this year’s numbers may signal the beginning of a less robust cycle in the flow of applications to MBA and other graduate management programs.

French Authorities Give Sole Approval to GMAT Exam to Collect Biometric Data to Advance Security (Deans Digest August 2009)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:08:59 GMT

For the first time in its history, the French National Commission for Data Protection and the Liberties (CNIL) has granted approval to a private testing company—GMAC—to collect biometric data as part of its efforts to ensure the highest level of security for the GMAT exam. No other private examination has obtained this permission.

Registration Open for GMAC European Conference on Selecting for Success—Is a “New Je Ne Sais Quoi” Needed to Thrive in Business School and Beyond? (Deans Digest August 2009)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:08:59 GMT

Mindful of the ever-shifting global economy and with an eye on the future, decision makers in program direction, marketing, and admissions, will gather on October 13 and 14 in Barcelona for the second annual GMAC European Conference, and shake up the conversation about how we select and cultivate tomorrow’s business leaders. The conference, titled “Selecting for Success.” is hosted by IESE Business School and features provocative keynote addresses by Srikumar S. Rao, MBA, PhD, professor, and expert on creativity and personal mastery, and Philip Delves Broughton, MBA, author, and commentator on the role of business schools.

DATA TO GO: Indications Are—GMAT Volume Reliable in Forecasting Application Trends (Deans Digest August 2009)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:08:59 GMT

GMAT volumes are important early indicators of first-year graduate enrollment for business programs, according to the US Council of Graduate Schools. In fact, the exam may provide an advance look at trends in application volume to programs in other world regions, as well as those in the United States, because non-US citizens account for nearly half (49%) of GMAT tests taken.

Different Models, Different Options, Which Diversity Program Is Right for Your School? (Deans Digest August 2009)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:08:59 GMT

Attendees at this year’s GMAC Annual Industry Conference learned that when it comes to school diversity programs one thing is certain—they are definitely diverse.

Going Green Through Sustainable Marketing (Deans Digest August 2009)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:08:59 GMT

Glossy brochures may still have their place, but in a world where sustainability is increasingly a way of life, business schools are finding ways to turn their marketing green.

D-Briefs (Deans Digest August 2009)

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:08:59 GMT

What's going on in the Graduate Management Education Industry?

Mapping Strategies with Data from Two New GMAC Surveys (Deans Digest June 2009)

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:50:18 GMT

In contrast to the turmoil in world financial markets, recent data from GMAC show that the fundamentals for graduate management education remain strong. In recent surveys of recruiters and graduates, both groups place a high value on the MBA. Coupled with findings about the skills that students say they need and employers say they want, the survey results can help leaders in graduate management education map strategies for the future.

Partnership with HBCU Business Schools to Boost Diverse Applicant Pool (Deans Digest June 2009)

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:50:18 GMT

While the number of African American students taking the GMAT exam has doubled in the past decade, many are still not scoring at the level that will help them gain admission to graduate business education programs.

DATA TO GO: Needs Well Met—Employers, Students Satisfied with the MBA (Deans Digest June 2009)

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:50:18 GMT

And the GMAC surveys say: 91 percent of MBA grads and 98 percent of employers are satisfied, respectively, that their degree is a good to outstanding value and with the quality of their MBA employees.

Will the real MBA please stand up? (Deans Digest June 2009)

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:50:18 GMT

Are holders of an MBA degree responsible for the global financial crisis, interested only in making money, and devoid of ethics and a sense of social responsibility?

More Than 200 Programs Now Recognize Pearson Test of English (Deans Digest June 2009)

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:50:18 GMT

Add the McCallum Graduate School of Business at Bentley University to the growing list of universities that recognize the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic).

Biz Briefs (Deans Digest June 2009)

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:50:18 GMT

What's going on in the Graduate Management Education Industry?

2009 Publication Calendar (Deans Digest June 2009)

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:50:18 GMT

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Deans Dialogue: A Snapshot of Leading Indicators at Business Schools Today (Deans Digest April 2009)

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:59:13 GMT

To gain insight on the current landscape at business schools in the spring of 2009, Deans Digest called a random sampling of deans to find out what was happening on their campuses. In our non-scientific survey, we asked deans to talk broadly about how applications were trending, what the outlook was for recruiting and fundraising, and about new or planned programs.

Helping Students Find Jobs (Deans Digest April 2009)

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:59:13 GMT

With unemployment approaching double digits, schools have turned up the heat in leveraging resources to help students and alumni find jobs.

Schools Help Students Stretch Finances (Deans Digest April 2009)

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:59:13 GMT

To help newly minted alumni from its undergraduate school as they graduate amidst the world recession, the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University is providing a test registration voucher that will allow them to take the GMAT exam for free. Students who take advantage of the voucher will also receive GMAT study guides and review sessions.

Addressing New Economic Realities in the Classroom (Deans Digest April 2009)

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:59:13 GMT

The recession has provided a focus for reality-based learning in business schools worldwide, and several schools have created new academic offerings that specifically address the financial crisis.

May AMBA Conference Focuses on Responsible Management (Deans Digest April 2009)

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:59:13 GMT

GMAC Marks TeamMBA Month (Deans Digest April 2009)

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:59:13 GMT

Throughout April, thousands of graduate management students, faculty, and staff have been proving their commitment to the principles of social responsibility by engaging in service projects as part of TeamMBA Month. The initiative recognizes and supports the efforts of graduate management institutions to give back to society. Since the inception of TeamMBA in 2005, nearly 7,000 students have donated over 25,000 hours of their time and raised more than $500,000 for charities and causes around the world.

GMAC Invites TeamMBA Awards Entries (Deans Digest April 2009)

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:59:13 GMT

The GMAC TeamMBA Awards recognize graduate schools of management that demonstrate the highest ideals of giving back to society. The awards highlight the unique way that business students combine management savvy and social responsibility. This year, schools can enter into competition for two awards:

DATA TO GO: Job Fit, Not Salary, Key to Alumni Satisfaction (Deans Digest April 2009)

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:59:13 GMT

A 2008 GMAC® survey shows employment satisfaction has a great deal more to do with one’s feelings that a job is a good personal fit, than with good pay or other external rewards.

Biz Briefs (Deans Digest April 2009)

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:59:13 GMT

What's going on the the Graduate Management Education Industry?

2009 Publication Calendar (Deans Digest April 2009)

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:59:13 GMT

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GMAT Validity: Lawrence M. Rudner Responds to Latest Research (Deans Digest February 2009)

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:51:19 GMT

Have you seen the recent article in the journal Academy of Management Learning and Education (AMLE) entitled, “The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is Even More Valid Than We Thought: A New Development in Meta-Analysis and Its Implications for the Validity of the GMAT”?

New Research Shows GMAT Even More Valid (Deans Digest February 2009)

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:51:19 GMT

Researchers at the University of Iowa and the University of Central Florida have found that the Graduate Management Admission Test does even better in predicting future academic performance and persistence in graduate programs in business schools than was previously thought. Their study determined that the validity of the GMAT has been underestimated by 7 percent.

GMAT Registration, Testing Volume See Double-Digit Increases for 2008 (Deans Digest February 2009)

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:51:19 GMT

By a number of factors, 2008 was a banner year for the Graduate Management Admission Test.

Biz Briefs (Deans Digest February 2009)

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:51:19 GMT

What's going on the the Graduate Management Education Industry?

Fast Response Survey of Employers Sheds Light on Economic Realities (Deans Digest December 2008)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:53:41 GMT

To investigate how the global economic downturn has affected the hiring of MBAs and other business school graduates, GMAC conducted a year-end, fast-response survey of respondents to its 2008 Corporate Recruiters Survey.

2008: What a Year It Was (Deans Digest December 2008)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:53:41 GMT

From Wall Street to Main Street, 2008’s economic tsunami also washed across the landscape of graduate management education. The result? A mix of good news and bad.

GMAT® Exam Now Offered at Camp Victory in Baghdad (Deans Digest December 2008)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:53:41 GMT

Aspiring MBAs working for the US military in Iraq can now take the Graduate Management Admission Test on a military base in Baghdad. The GMAT exam is available at Baghdad's Camp Victory, making it possible for military personnel in Iraq to prepare for careers in business while deployed.

GMAC Board Approves $10 Million for New Fund to Support Global Business and Management Education (Deans Digest December 2008)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:53:41 GMT

The GMAC board of directors has voted approval of a new $10 million fund to advance business and management education around the world.

How Can We Best Factor Multiple Sets of GMAT® Scores? (Deans Digest December 2008)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:53:41 GMT

In setting admissions policies, how should business schools factor multiple GMAT scores from a candidate who takes the test more than once? Lawrence Rudner, who leads the research group at GMAC, offers some perspective.

Data to Go (Deans Digest December 2008)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:53:41 GMT

Alumni Satisfied With Their B-School Education

A September 2008 GMAC® survey shows that a large majority of MBA alumni said they made the right decision in pursuing their graduate business education, a trend that has remained relatively stable over the past six years.

Biz Briefs (Deans Digest December 2008)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:53:41 GMT

What's going on the the Graduate Management Education Industry?

GMAT and the Economy (Deans Digest October 2008)

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:28:30 GMT

Journalists around the world have been covering the potential implications of the global economic crisis for business schools—and many are tapping the Council as a source of information for their stories.

Applications for Part-Time Programs Tell Mixed Story (Deans Digest October 2008)

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:28:30 GMT

The GMAC 2008 Applications Trends survey showed robust interest in full-time MBA programs—80 percent of traditional full-time programs saw increased application volume, along with 70 percent of accelerated full-time programs. Part-time programs, however, reported a more varied range of experiences.

Duke, George Washington Announce Bold Global MBA Programs (Deans Digest October 2008)

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:28:30 GMT

September saw the announcement of two ambitious global MBA initiatives. At Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business said that it would expand through a global network of campuses. In Washington, D.C., George Washington University unveiled two new programs focused on ethical leadership, corporate responsibility, and globalization.

China is Focus of November EFMD Conference in Shanghai (Deans Digest October 2008)

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:28:30 GMT

China is sometimes viewed as a manufacturing hub, but the reality is that Chinese companies are rapidly moving into higher value-added areas of the supply chain, such as pre-manufacturing design and post-manufacturing distribution. In addition, China is showing a global presence in corporate mergers and acquisitions.

Food for Thought (Deans Digest October 2008)

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:28:30 GMT

Dave Wilson has been president and CEO of the Graduate Management Admission Council for nearly 14 years. Along the way, he has had his ear to the ground for developments—both seismic and small—in the world of graduate management education.

Biz Briefs (Deans Digest October 2008)

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:28:30 GMT

Expansion of the 10,000 Women Project, in-flight b-school learning modules, a helping hand to alumni, green buildings, and other happenings in graduate management education ...

Data to Go (Deans Digest October 2008)

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:28:30 GMT

Student Satisfaction in Part-Time MBA Programs

More than two-thirds of 2008 graduates from part-time MBA programs were extremely or very satisfied with their school’s culture.

GMAC Investigates Scoretop.com website Users (Deans Digest August 2008)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:51:00 GMT

The recent civil court victory of GMAC against Lei Shi and other operators of the U.S.-based website known as Scoretop.com has received extensive media coverage around the world.

Pilot Test Candidates Rate the Pearson Test of English (Deans Digest August 2008)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:51:00 GMT

In August, Pearson completed the final stage of pilot testing for a new computer-based international academic English language test, the Pearson Test of English (PTE). The test delivers real-life measures of candidates’ language ability to universities, higher education institutions, government departments and other organizations requiring academic-level English. The test is being developed and offered to students in collaboration with the Graduate Management Admission Council and will be launched in October 2009.

Upward Bound: GMAC Survey Finds MBA Applications Tracking Higher (Deans Digest August 2008)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:51:00 GMT

Following a strong year in 2007, application volume for full-time MBA programs this year reached near-record levels. Data just released in the GMAC 2008 Application Trends Survey show that 77 percent of full-time MBA programs saw application volume rise in 2008, up from 64 percent last year—the highest proportion of increases in the past five years and the second highest since the inception of the survey eight years ago.

MIND THE COMMUNICATION GAP, GMAC’s 2008 European Conference (Deans Digest August 2008)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:51:00 GMT

Colleagues from Europe and beyond will take part in an interactive symposium to explore ways to Mind the Communication Gap. Aimed at mid- to senior-level marketing and admissions professionals, the symposium will identify and explore ways to leverage new and emerging technologies in marketing and admissions.

Biz Briefs (Deans Digest August 2008)

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:51:00 GMT

What's going on the the Graduate Management Education Industry?

Palm Vein Scans to Replace Fingerprints at GMAT Test Centers (Deans Digest June 2008)

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:33:16 GMT

Starting in July, the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) will become the first global standardized exam to use palm vein recognition to provide positive identification for each test taker.

Decision Making with Hard and Soft Data (Deans Digest June 2008)

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:33:16 GMT

By Lawrence M. Rudner

Graduating Students Rate the Quality of Graduate Business Programs (Deans Digest June 2008)

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:33:16 GMT

Business school students had a lot to say about the quality of their school experiences in the GMAC 2008 Global MBA® Graduate Survey. The survey shows that business schools are hitting the mark in most areas, with a few pockets that might warrant closer attention. The numbers also suggest that while the bonds between schools and both part-time students and EMBA graduates are strong, they might be made even stronger. Here’s an overview of graduating students’ satisfaction on several key measures.

Wall College Dean Donates Prize to Golf Management Program (Deans Digest June 2008)

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:33:16 GMT

Fore!

Henry Lowenstein, dean of Coastal Carolina University’s Wall College of Business Administration, was the grand-prize winner in a drawing conducted at the GMAC booth during the AACSB International Conference and Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii in April.

Biz Briefs (Deans Digest June 2008)

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:33:16 GMT

What's going on in the graduate management education industry?

Test your precision with GMAC® at the AACSB Conference (Deans Digest April 2008)

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:35:08 GMT

What do golf and the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) have in common?

The GMAC® Commitment to GMAT® Test Security (Deans Digest April 2008)

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:35:08 GMT

By Peg Jobst, senior vice president of the Graduate Management Admission Council®

GMAT® Testing Begins in Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Oman (Deans Digest April 2008)

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:35:08 GMT

The GMAT® exam is now available in Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Oman, raising to 97 the number of countries where candidates can take the world’s top business school entrance exam.

Entry Kit Now Available for TeamMBA Award! (Deans Digest April 2008)

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:35:08 GMT

The entry kit for the 2008 TeamMBA Award for Outstanding Community Service is now available at www.gmac.com/teammba/awardform. The award recognizes a school that exemplifies a commitment to giving back through student participation in community service or cause-related activities.

Principles for Responsible Management Education Now Endorsed by More Than 100 Business Schools (Deans Digest April 2008)

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:35:08 GMT

The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact developed to promote corporate responsibility and sustainability in business education, has now been endorsed by more than 100 business schools and universities from around the world. The Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®), a member of the initiative’s steering committee, was one of the original signatories when the PRME was launched under the patronage of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in July 2007.

Biz Briefs (Deans Digest April 2008)

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:35:08 GMT

What's going on in the graduate management education industry?

TeamMBA: Common Thread Binds B-School Students Worldwide (Deans Digest February 2008)

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:06:00 GMT

The premiere TeamMBA Week will be held April 21–25, 2008. B-schools at Baylor University, Drexel University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Rutgers University, The Ohio State University, and the University of Virginia are among those committed to this global give-back collaboration.

Japhet Law to Head GMAC Activities in Asia (Deans Digest February 2008)

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:06:00 GMT

Japhet S. Law, a leading member of the Hong Kong community and longtime academic and administrator of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, has been named to lead GMAC® activities in Asia.

Biz Briefs (Deans Digest February 2008)

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:06:00 GMT

What's going on in the graduate management education industry?

Pilot-Testing the GMAT at Fort Hood (Deans Digest December 2007)

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:32:41 GMT

As part of Operation MBA, a GMAC program designed to bring more military officers and senior enlisted personnel into the MBA pipeline, GMAC is offering the GMAT at Fort Hood in Texas.

Corporate Recruiters Predict 2008 MBA Hiring, Salaries Will Stay Competitive (Deans Digest December 2007)

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:32:41 GMT

In a precursor to the 2008 GMAC® Corporate Recruiters Survey, which will be released in early 2008, GMAC researchers spent several weeks last month asking 142 corporate recruiters key questions about trends in MBA hiring and salaries. Those polled said they expected the hiring of MBAs to remain intense and competitive in 2008, and suggested that demand for MBAs may also drive salaries upward.

Where are the Women? (Deans Digest December 2007)

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:32:41 GMT

At a meeting last month, an attorney asked me if it was true that more women were pursuing MBAs than law degrees, something she had heard from her alma mater. I have no doubt that this prominent law school might well have been losing candidates to business schools, in that they attract a caliber of applicants who could succeed in a variety of fields. But this conversation reminded me that we are still not seeing the numbers of women we should be seeing in MBA programs.

Current GMAT® Registration and Testing Volume (Deans Digest December 2007)

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:32:41 GMT

GMAT® volume is up 13%, compared with last year.

Biz Briefs (Deans Digest December 2007)

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:32:41 GMT

What's going on in the graduate management education industry?

Women in Graduate Business Education: Shattering the Glass Ceiling (Deans Digest October 2007)

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:27:40 GMT

While two recent studies conducted in business schools suggest that the glass ceiling for women is still too intact, admissions news is more encouraging.

Graduate Management Education: Listening to Our Critics (Deans Digest October 2007)

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:27:40 GMT

A growing chorus of critics is questioning the value of graduate management education, asserting that business schools have succumbed to the short-term, profit-driven mentality of hedge funds and the instant-millionaire aims of their graduates. GMAC® CEO David Wilson says we need to listen, but we should also keep the criticism in perspective.

Soft Skills Survey Yields Hard Results (Deans Digest October 2007)

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:27:40 GMT

Research partly funded by a 2006 grant from the GMAC® Management Education Research Institute paid off handsomely this summer when findings from the study were reported in Business Week, The Financial Times, and the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Developing Principles for International Education (Deans Digest October 2007)

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:27:40 GMT

Two international groups have released important principles for education—one focused on social responsibility, the other on international collaboration in graduate education.

Talking Points (Deans Digest October 2007)

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:27:40 GMT

GMAT® Tests by Gender: In 2006–2007, 86,412 GMAT tests were administered to women, compared to 132,665 tests for men.

Biz Briefs (Deans Digest October 2007)

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:27:40 GMT

What's going on in the graduate management education industry?

Curricular Reform Takes Hold: Part 2 (Deans Digest August 2007)

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:23:15 GMT

From Palo Alto to London, leading business schools have been taking a close look at their curricula—and making significant changes. In the June edition of Deans Digest we explored several approaches to reforming the curriculum in graduate management education. We continue our review in this second and concluding article. Taking rather different approaches to change, the Yale School of Management and London Business School serve as interesting case studies in curriculum reform.

Rochester’s Idea for Gender Equity in MBA Admissions (Deans Digest August 2007)

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:23:15 GMT

Law schools and medical schools have successfully boosted the percent of women they enroll, sometimes dramatically, but increases in business schools have generally been tepid. Why?

Save Time and the Environment: Switch to Online GMAT Score Reports (Deans Digest August 2007)

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:23:15 GMT

To encourage environmental responsibility—and accelerate delivery of test scores—GMAC® has started the Plant-a-Tree Project to plant a new tree for every school that switches from receiving paper GMAT® scores to retrieving them electronically.

Current GMAT® Registration and Testing Volume (Deans Digest August 2007)

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:23:15 GMT

GMAT® volume is up more than 11%, compared with last year.

Talking Points (Deans Digest August 2007)

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:23:15 GMT

Financing the MBA: Who's paying for their graduate business education with loans?

Biz Briefs (Deans Digest August 2007)

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:23:15 GMT

What's going on in the graduate management education industry?

Tracking GMAT® Test Takers: Reports Reveal Trends in Europe, Asia (Deans Digest June 2007)

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:57:39 GMT

What do we know about individuals abroad who take the GMAT® exam? Data from our geographic trend reports for test takers in Europe and Asia provide insights into where they are coming from and where they are sending their GMAT® scores.

From “Silos” to “Streams of Knowledge”: Curricular Reform Takes Hold (Deans Digest June 2007)

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:57:39 GMT

When talking about today’s curricula, experts almost invariably mention “silos.” That indelible image from the age of agriculture stands as a perfect metaphor for those who think the way we study management today might be outdated. In contrast, the language of curricula reformers has a decidedly 21st century feel. They talk of “streams of knowledge” and of the “holistic view.”

Biz Briefs (Deans Digest June 2007)

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:57:39 GMT

What's going on in the graduate management education industry?

Conversation Pieces (Deans Digest June 2007)

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:57:39 GMT

Important industry trends from the latest GMAC® data.

Current GMAT® Registration and Testing Volume (Deans Digest June 2007)

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:57:39 GMT

GMAT® volume continues to rise, reflecting a strong market for graduate business education.

Data Privacy and Protection (Deans Digest March 2007)

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:24:52 GMT

About one quarter of the reported data breaches from January 2005 through February 2007 have happened at universities. What steps can you take to make sure it doesn’t happen at your school?

Annual Industry Conference (Deans Digest March 2007)

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:24:52 GMT

GMAC® presents “Reach beyond the Horizon,” the 2007 Annual Industry Conference June 14–16.

GMAT® Test Registrations and Volume (Deans Digest March 2007)

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:24:52 GMT

The number of GMAT® exams taken is up dramatically from last year, and the number of test registrations has increased by 7.5%.

MBA Leadership Conference Recap (Deans Digest March 2007)

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:24:52 GMT

Innovation is the key to becoming—or remaining—a top business school in a dramatically altered business environment, Blair Sheppard, newly appointed dean of the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, told business school leaders at the 2007 MBA Leadership Conference last month.

School Helpline for Test Capacity Issues (Deans Digest August 2006)

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:22:06 GMT

GMAC® recently launched a new helpline to assist schools that have queries about test capacity.

New & Improved: MBA Pathfinder® Data Warehouse (Deans Digest August 2006)

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:22:06 GMT

Soon, the MBA Pathfinder® data warehouse will save you time and effort in providing your school and program information to students…and the media.

GMAT® Registration Still Showing Increase (Deans Digest August 2006)

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:22:06 GMT

GMAT® registrations in 2006 continue to outpace previous years, and the number of tests taken for 2006 is slowly climbing to expected levels.

Common Ground: GMAC® Core Curriculum and Prerequisite Knowledge Survey (Deans Digest August 2006)

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:22:06 GMT

More than 200 deans responded to our call for nominations, and more than 800 faculty members participated in our survey. International participation included 25 faculty members from 11 non-U.S. schools.

Annual Industry Conference – Register Soon! (Deans Digest April 2006)

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:28:05 GMT

Registration is open for the 2006 GMAC® Annual Industry Conference, which will challenge business school professionals to aggressively evaluate the core of traditional graduate management education. Keynote speakers Marcus Buckingham and Nat Irvin will drive attendees to think about best practices and explore new ideas.

GMAT® Registration Up for 2006 (Deans Digest April 2006)

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:28:05 GMT

Nearly 70,000 test takers around the world registered for the GMAT® exam in the first 15 weeks of 2006—a 7% increase over registration volume for the same period last year.

GMAT® Exam Now Available in Greece (Deans Digest April 2006)

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:28:05 GMT

Test takers in Greece are now served by two testing centers.

Continental Shift: Europe and Asia Gain Market Share (Deans Digest April 2006)

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:28:05 GMT

The United States remains the number one choice for many GMAT® examinees, but general interest in study within the U.S. has dropped significantly in Europe and Asia. Between 2001 and 2005, the U.S. lost market share in both regions.

Campus Testing Centers Now Offering GMAT® Exam (Deans Digest April 2006)

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:28:05 GMT

The GMAT® exam is currently available at more than 200 U.S. testing sites. However, we have identified more than 40 schools that are eligible to administer the GMAT® exam, two of which are now administering the test. These schools met criteria we developed with two goals in mind: (1) optimizing test access, and (2) standardizing test center security measures.

GMAC® as a Spokesman—To Whom Do We Speak? (Deans Digest August 2005)

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 16:12:21 GMT

Information is power. Power corrupts. But does information corrupt? One of the challenges that GMAC® faces is that it has become a rich source of information—a rich source for schools and a rich source for the media. But these are very different audiences and, as such, often want the information for quite different purposes.

Making a Difference, One Degree at a Time (Deans Digest August 2005)

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 16:12:21 GMT

A special message from GMAC® President and CEO Dave Wilson about TeamMBA, a new initiative designed to help us take control of shaping the perception of the MBA brand…and call out the good works that MBA students and alums are doing in the communities where they live and work.

Be Part of the Enhanced mba.com School Search Service (Deans Digest August 2005)

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 16:12:21 GMT

It’s time to enter employment data into the newly enhanced mba.com School Search Service. Is your school’s information included?

GMAT® Vendor Transition Continues Down Smooth Path (Deans Digest August 2005)

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 16:12:21 GMT

Pearson VUE and ACT have started administering the GMAT® exam to a select group of candidates as they prepare to assume responsibility for delivering the exam in January 2006.

New GMAC® Institute Promotes Research and Offers Funds (Deans Digest August 2005)

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 16:12:21 GMT

The new Management Education Research Institute will support faculty research.

GMAT® Registration Levels Rise Sharply Outside U.S. (Deans Digest August 2005)

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 16:12:21 GMT

GMAT® registration levels are showing signs of strength in countries such as India and Korea, suggesting higher testing levels in the months to come.

Business Schools Urged to Increase Focus on “Soft” Skills (Deans Digest August 2005)

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 16:12:21 GMT

Train people to be creative thinkers, two keynote speakers challenged attendees at the GMAC® Annual Industry Conference.

GMAC® 2004–05 Annual Report Published (Deans Digest August 2005)

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 16:12:21 GMT

Electronic and printed copies of the latest GMAC® Annual Report are available.

Reports of MBA's Death Greatly Exaggerated (Deans Digest April 2005)

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:25:54 GMT

There’s good news for MBA grads and b-schools, according to GMAC® research: Recruiters are going to more campuses to look for MBA hires, the percentage of MBAs in the hiring mix is up from last year, and applicants this year are as good as or better than last year's applicants. So why has a recent article in the mainstream media suggested that there is a shortage of MBA applicants—and, more important, how can b-schools get the real message out?

Annual Industry Conference Speakers Announced (Deans Digest April 2005)

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:25:54 GMT

Interested in the latest information on best practices, trends, diversity, and more? Join us at the 2005 GMAC® Annual Industry Conference, June 23–25 in Toronto, where distinguished journalist and scholar Marvin Kalb will tape his award-winning public affairs program, The Kalb Report, with his guests, Ron Alsop, columnist for the Wall Street Journal; Edie Hunt, of Goldman Sachs; and Roger Martin, dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Also, be sure not to miss keynote presenters Tom Peters and Daniel Pink.

New School Codes and Summer Testing: GMAT Vendor Transition Continues (Deans Digest April 2005)

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:25:54 GMT

New GMAC® school codes have arrived. As part of the transition to the new GMAT® vendors next January, GMAC® has issued new GMAT® Program Codes that will help us offer b-school programs more detailed intelligence about GMAT® test takers and where they send their scores. Meanwhile, GMAC® is offering limited summer GMAT® testing in 20 cities at no cost to select qualified candidates. The free tests will use the new GMAT® delivery and scoring system.

GMAC Studies GMAT Effectiveness at European B-Schools (Deans Digest April 2005)

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:25:54 GMT

Does your program in Europe use or require the GMAT®? European business schools are encouraged to participate in a free GMAC® study of how GMAT® performance, undergraduate major, language, and nationality affect prediction of business school student grades. Participants are welcome but need to sign up by July to be part of this special study. Email vss@gmac.com for more information and to sign up.

GMAC Announces R&D Department (Deans Digest April 2005)

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:25:54 GMT

You value research and data—and a new GMAC® department will meet your need for information about the GMAT® and the industry.

GMAT Volume Declines Slightly (Deans Digest April 2005)

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:25:54 GMT

Although GMAT® volume declined slightly during the first quarter, volume spiked in Taiwan and India.

New Partnership (Deans Digest December 2005)

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:10:48 GMT

New Era for GMAT Exam Ready to Begin (Deans Digest December 2005)

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:10:48 GMT

New vendors Pearson VUE and ACT take over responsibility for administering and developing the GMAT® exam on January 3. Registration for the exam at ETS® for testing through the end of 2005 ends December 17; candidates can make testing appointments for 2006 immediately using the new Pearson VUE® system.

Worldwide GMAT Volume Up for Seventh Straight Month (Deans Digest December 2005)

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:10:48 GMT

GMAT® volume is up in many parts of the world—and there is strong interest in the exam among prospective MBAs outside the United States.

Study Will Offer Window into EMBA Admissions (Deans Digest December 2005)

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:10:48 GMT

A new GMAC® research project aims to help EMBA and doctoral programs refine their ability to identify the strongest applicants.

GMAC Bologna Project Task Force Releases Report (Deans Digest February 2005)

Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:32:20 GMT

At January press conferences in four European cities, a GMAC® task force on the European higher education reforms known as the Bologna Accord released a report on the future of graduate management education under the reforms. The report predicts a dynamic graduate management market characterized by more competition among educational institutions and an influx of potential new applicants into the graduate management education pipeline.

New GMAC Department to Serve B-Schools (Deans Digest February 2005)

Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:32:20 GMT

A new GMAC® department will enable the organization to step up its ongoing efforts to serve the needs of business schools.

GMAT Volume Rises in January (Deans Digest February 2005)

Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:32:20 GMT

After declining since 2003, GMAT® testing activity in January 2005 rose by almost 5% worldwide, compared to January 2004.

GMAC to Distribute New GMAT Score Recipient Codes (Deans Digest February 2005)

Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:32:20 GMT

Schools that use the GMAT® will soon receive new score recipient codes that will pave the way for more comprehensive access to score information.

GMAT Briefing Planned for Test-Prep Companies (Deans Digest February 2005)

Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:32:20 GMT

A briefing on 17 March will provide test-preparation companies with all the latest information on improvements to the GMAT® experience that will result from moving to new test vendors.

GMAT Price Increase Coming January 1 (Deans Digest December 2004)

Mon, 20 Dec 2004 18:10:31 GMT

As part of the pricing plan approved by the GMAC® Board of Directors in December 2003, the cost of taking the GMAT® will increase from U.S. $225 to U.S. $250 beginning January 1, 2005.

New Pamphlet: Everything You Need to Know about the GMAT (Deans Digest December 2004)

Mon, 20 Dec 2004 18:10:31 GMT

Explaining why you continue to use the GMAT® is about to get easier. You don’t have to be a statistician to explain why the test is statistically reliable, better than any other assessment on the market for use in graduate business admissions, and the most valid predictor of how well a prospective b-school student will perform academically in an MBA program. A new booklet from GMAC® will not only provide you with talking points but an attractive “leave-behind” piece, as well.

B-Schools Enter Data in Growing MBA Pathfinder Data Warehouse (Deans Digest December 2004)

Mon, 20 Dec 2004 18:10:31 GMT

GMAC® is collecting information from business schools for the newly expanded MBA Pathfinder® data warehouse, a system designed to provide prospective students and others with access to an unparalleled source of objective, reliable b-school data. Make sure your school participates!

GMAT Volume Shows Signs of Improvement but Remains Down from 2003 (Deans Digest December 2004)

Mon, 20 Dec 2004 18:10:31 GMT

GMAT® volume for the first 11 months of 2004 is off, compared with volume for the same period in 2003. But there are hopeful signs that test-taking volume is turning around—including an increase in test registration around the world to levels not seen since 2001.

The GMAT Transition: What You Should Know (Deans Digest October 2004)

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 20:26:21 GMT

We are 14 months away from transitioning development and delivery of the GMAT® exam to Pearson VUE and ACT, Inc., on January 1, 2006. Why the switch? What will change? We have answers to those and other frequently asked questions about the change in GMAT® vendors and how it will benefit your school.

MBA Pathfinder Data Warehouse (Deans Digest October 2004)

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 20:26:21 GMT

The day that business schools have been waiting for is fast approaching! GMAC® will phase in the new MBA Pathfinder® data warehouse over the next several weeks and will soon be collecting more school admissions, enrollment, and employment information than ever before. Your school will be notified when to enter data.

2004 Directors Symposium (Deans Digest October 2004)

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 20:26:21 GMT

Two events in December will help cross-functional teams from business schools work together to choose applicants who are most likely to thrive academically—and shine on their MBA programs long after graduation.

GMAT Volume (Deans Digest October 2004)

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 20:26:21 GMT

Year-to-date GMAT® volume through September 30, 2004, was down worldwide compared with the same period in 2003, but the rate of decline has slowed significantly.

Data Warehouse Call to Action: Your Data Make the Difference (Deans Digest August 2004)

Tue, 17 Aug 2004 14:48:08 GMT

The new MBA Pathfinder® data warehouse for business school information will launch on gmac.com in October, enabling GMAC® to capture more school admissions, enrollment, and employment information than has ever been housed in one place. To help establish this new tool as the definitive source of industry information for prospective students, business school professionals, and the media, schools are asked to submit their data promptly, following the launch. Make sure your school participates!

Application Trends Survey Results (Deans Digest August 2004)

Tue, 17 Aug 2004 14:48:08 GMT

The latest Application Trends Survey shows that 78% of full-time, two-year MBA programs saw a decline in application volume from 2003 to 2004, but 53% of executive MBA programs said application volume is up.

GMAT Transition Under Way (Deans Digest August 2004)

Tue, 17 Aug 2004 14:48:08 GMT

New GMAT® vendors Pearson VUE and ACT meet and greet at GMAC® Annual Industry Conference

MBA Pathfinder Update (Deans Digest August 2004)

Tue, 17 Aug 2004 14:48:08 GMT

A total of 312 business schools are now represented in the MBA Pathfinder® school search database on mba.com.

GMAT Volume Update (Deans Digest August 2004)

Tue, 17 Aug 2004 14:48:08 GMT

GMAT® testing volume is down worldwide in 2004, compared with 2003. The trend is more pronounced outside the United States.

Class of 2004 Rates MBA Value High, Would Recommend Their Programs (Deans Digest June 2004)

Thu, 10 Jun 2004 20:57:26 GMT

The class of 2004 evaluates its MBA experience in the latest GMAC® survey.

GMAC Releases Annual Report (Deans Digest June 2004)

Thu, 10 Jun 2004 20:57:26 GMT

GMAC® offers a sneak preview of its forthcoming 2003–04 annual report.

GMAT Volume Still Down from 2003 but Picking Up (Deans Digest June 2004)

Thu, 10 Jun 2004 20:57:26 GMT

After a spike in 2002 and a subsequent decline, GMAT® test volume throughout the world seems to be stabilizing.

Breaking Rank (Deans Digest April 2004)

Thu, 15 Apr 2004 18:04:38 GMT

Wharton's and Harvard's recent decision not to provide the press access to students and alumni made news and highlighted our efforts in creating MBA Pathfinder®, a school search database for prospective students that contains standardized, audited data and that currently averages upwards of 37,000 school searches per month.

GMAC Partners with MBA CSC (Deans Digest April 2004)

Thu, 15 Apr 2004 18:04:38 GMT

GMAC®, having adopted the MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC) reporting criteria for employment data, will be collecting and making the data available to prospective students in the MBA Pathfinder® school search database on mba.com.

What Are Recruiters Saying? (Deans Digest April 2004)

Thu, 15 Apr 2004 18:04:38 GMT

Highlights of the latest GMAC® Corporate Recruiters Survey paint a rosier employment picture for MBAs.

GMAT Volume Surpasses 53,000 (Deans Digest April 2004)

Thu, 15 Apr 2004 18:04:38 GMT

Still in decline from last year, GMAT® test volume is starting to trend upward, with more than 53,000 tests taken worldwide thus far in 2004.

Gary Hamel Wows MBA Leadership Conference Attendees (Deans Digest April 2004)

Thu, 15 Apr 2004 18:04:38 GMT

At this yearly conference, a world-renowned speaker challenged his business school audience to think about their goals and the role of business schools in new ways.

GMAC in the News (Deans Digest April 2004)

Thu, 15 Apr 2004 18:04:38 GMT

GMAC® survey research continues to have an impact in the media.

President's Letter (Deans Digest February 2004)

Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:46:14 GMT

Graduate Management Admission Council® President and CEO David A. Wilson welcomes you to the February 2004 issue of Deans Digest.

Where Have All the Applicants Gone? (Deans Digest February 2004)

Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:46:14 GMT

People who work at business schools are concerned about what will happen to application volume this year. Although we can't predict exactly what your school will experience, we can give you a better understanding of recent trends and the many factors that affect this important market maker.

Current GMAT Volume (Deans Digest February 2004)

Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:46:14 GMT

GMAT® test-taking volume for January 2004 echoes January 2001.

2003 Year-End GMAT Volume (Deans Digest February 2004)

Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:46:14 GMT

2003 ended with GMAT® test-taking volume down 12.66% from 2002's record-high volume.

Selections Does a Double Take (Deans Digest February 2004)

Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:46:14 GMT

The 2004 issue of Selections magazine explores the theme "Projections and Reflections: A Look Back and Ahead at Graduate Management Education."

Welcome to Deans Digest (Deans Digest December 2003)

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 18:58:14 GMT

A Message from GMAC® President and Chief Executive Officer David A. Wilson

GMAC Taps Pearson VUE and ACT Inc., to Provide GMAT Exam Beginning in 2006 (Deans Digest December 2003)

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 18:58:14 GMT

GMAC® contracts with new vendors for GMAT® test development and delivery

CareerLeader Offered on mba.com (Deans Digest December 2003)

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 18:58:14 GMT

The Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®) has teamed with Peregrine Partners to offer CareerLeader, an online career self-assessment tool, on the GMAC® student website, www.mba.com.

Application Trends Survey 2003 (Deans Digest December 2003)

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 18:58:14 GMT

From May through June 2003, GMAC® asked schools to compare the 2002–03 application cycle with both 2001–02 (an atypical year) and 2000–01 (a more typical year). Read on for a summary of overall results of a comparison between 2001–02 and 2002–03 application volume.

GMAT Turns 50 (Deans Digest December 2003)

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 18:58:14 GMT

Originally sponsored by nine forward-thinking business schools, the GMAT® will mark its 50-year anniversary in 2004, thanks to the support of thousands of schools.

GMAT Test Price Increase (Deans Digest December 2003)

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 18:58:14 GMT

To offset increases in the cost of delivery, the price of taking the GMAT® recently increased.

Year-to-Date GMAT Volume (Deans Digest December 2003)

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 18:58:14 GMT

GMAT® Test Volume Update: 2003 Year-to-Date Volume Down 13% against 2002

GMAC Wins Copyright Judgment in China (Deans Digest December 2003)

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 18:58:14 GMT

In a rare decision for the Chinese legal system, in September 2003, the Beijing Number One Intermediate People's Court judged in favor of the Graduate Management Admission Council® and Educational Testing Service® in a copyright and trademark infringement case against the New Oriental Education Group, a company well known in China for providing test preparation services and materials.

Media Watch (Deans Digest December 2003)

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 18:58:14 GMT

Media interest in b-schools and the MBA continues unabated. Read on for a synopsis of recent media coverage—themes, topics, and publications.