Not all MBAs come from consulting or finance. INSEAD values diversity not only in terms of nationality, but also in terms of professional background. Every year the school accepts candidates with widely ranging experiences -- like Paul, a British national who was an international correspondent for Reuters before coming to INSEAD.

Paul embarked upon his career in journalism shortly after university. As a young and fearless graduate armed only with a desire to learn Spanish and a passion for writing, he moved to Caracas, Venezuela.

With no job, Paul was able to make ends meet by seeking out freelance writing opportunities. While covering everything from elections to earthquakes, his Spanish improved and his journalistic scope broadened. Soon, Paul had caught the attention of major international news organisations and was contributing to the BBC and Time magazine (to name a few), before taking up a full-time position with Reuters. Read more...

Thinking about changing careers? The MBA can help you achieve your goal – but you will still need to work hard to turn your ambitions into a reality.

There are many reasons for wanting to change careers. You might not be satisfied with your current job but like the sector. Maybe you want to make more money or travel the world. Maybe you want to be your own boss or join a humanitarian organisation.

Whatever your reasons, chances are you will want to change careers in your mid-20s to mid-30s and again in your 40s. And an MBA degree can help you do it. Read more...

Climate change, poverty, pollution, sweatshops, AIDS, water scarcity, food shortages – what used to be the domain of non-profit organisations and governments is now creeping into board room conversations and strategic plans of businesses all over the world. Some see this as a threat, others as an opportunity, but few global business leaders can avoid it altogether.

This leads to many questions: What is the role of business in society? Who is responsible for these problems? What role can businesses play in addressing these issues? Or should they play any role at all? What opportunities exist to transform the economy? How do you, as a manager, make decisions about your firm’s response? Read more...

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