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James McKenna earned an MA in French and History from the University of Edinburgh, with one year at the Centre Universitaire Jean-François Champollion in Albi, France. After graduation, James embarked on a career in marketing in Barcelona, where he worked in-house at a variety of business schools. A freelancer since 2017, James now creates content across a diverse range of industries but maintains his higher education pedigree as a content writer for MASTERGRADSCHOOLS and MBAGRADSCHOOLS.
Full-Time MBA vs Executive MBA: Which Program Is Right for You?
Not sure how to decide between a full-time MBA vs an Executive MBA? This guide breaks down key differences, pros and cons, and ideal candidate profiles to help you choose the right path.
June 16, 2025
Nurture Over Nature: Developing Leadership Skills With an MBA
Developing leadership skills is possible for anyone open to feedback, growth, and self-reflection. Professor Julia Milner of EDHEC Business School shares how her Global Leadership track empowers future leaders to learn by doing through focusing on self-awareness, and embracing mistakes as part of the journey.
June 09, 2025
Data-Driven Leadership in the Frankfurt School MBA
Frankfurt School’s Professor Alex Bleier explains how their MBA builds data-driven leadership. He offers insights on how Managerial Data Science and Applied Business Analytics courses combine theory, Excel, and R with real-world problem-solving and ethics to prepare leaders for the future.
June 04, 2025
Inside the LSE Executive Global Master’s in Management
How do you take the next step when you’re already thriving professionally? Dr. Christine Côté is the Program Director of LSE’s Executive Global Master’s in Management (EGMiM). She shares how the course draws on deep-rooted academic thinking, industry insights, and international visits to help already experienced professionals up their game.
May 30, 2025
Top 5 Business Schools in China for International Students
Ever considered an MBA at one of the best business schools in China? Here is your comprehensive guide to the best business schools, student life, living costs, tuition fees, and career opportunities post-graduation in China.
May 13, 2025
MBA Expectations vs. Reality: An Alumnus Reflects on His Experience
Prospective MBA students often have a range of expectations. As highlighted by Eric Isaac Murray, an alumn of the Frankfurt School of Management & Finance, it’s vital to comprehend your MBA expectations and goals to achieve them.
December 18, 2023
St.Gallen’s Industry Insights Provide a Candid Look at the Corporate World
St.Gallen’s Industry Insights events offer students an in-depth look at key industries and prepare them for their careers. Christoph Heubeck, a St.Gallen alumnus, spoke to MBAGRADSCHOOLS about his decision to work with the University and his role in organizing Industry Insights.
October 20, 2023
Studying Family Business at NUS Business School
We talked with Dr. Marlene Dieleman, Professor of Family Business at NUS Business School. Dr. Dieleman highlights the pivotal role of family businesses in the global commercial arena. She also explains the pedagogical approach she uses for her family business MBA course, which emphasizes interactivity, authentic case studies, and collaboration.
October 11, 2023
Get inspired by the culture of entrepreneurship at HHL Leipzig
Those looking for an entrepreneurial MBA should take a look at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management in Germany. With an inherent entrepreneurial spirit, Andile Gula-Ndebele shares his plan to leverage his MBA to found his own startup.
September 20, 2023
Ethical Investing: Katharina Klohe and the IESE Impact Fund
Coming from the non-profit sector, Katharina embarked on an MBA to provide sustainable support for donation-based organizations. We’ll see how her academic journey and the pivotal role of the IESE Impact Fund turned Katharina into a fully-fledged Impact Investor and Business Angel.
August 30, 2023
Opening up Asian markets through the CUHK MBA
Jay Yoo applied for an MBA at CUHK to expand his knowledge of Asian markets and learn new managerial skills. He told MBAGRADSCHOOLS how his studies helped him launch his own business in Indonesia and thrive in the corporate world.
August 11, 2023
Transitioning from tech startups to Google: Understanding entrepreneurship at IESE
Waina Landauro is the definition of a career revitalizer. With an impressive entrepreneurial history under his belt, the IESE MBA represented an inflection point for his new professional trajectory. Waina shares how IESE laid the groundwork for his career at Google.
July 14, 2023