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LinkedIn recently released its third-annual Emerging Jobs Report, which identifies the world’s fastest-growing jobs and the skills associated with them. The analysis offers critical insights -- both into the evolving workforce and regarding how employees can position themselves for successful careers. Here’s a closer look at the top 10 emerging fields, along with what to study to land a job in one of these up-and-coming areas.

Launching your own venture, getting a promotion and a pay raise, adding value to your CV, and building a larger network are just a few of the benefits that have made business one of the most sought-after degrees. Whether you are in the middle of your undergraduate studies or about to finish your MBA, preparing yourself for the job market should be a priority. Read more to learn how to land a job with your business degree…

One of the biggest trends in US-based business schools over the last few years has been the rapid growth of STEM-designated MBA programs. Two factors are driving the spread of these new, highly innovative courses: student demand and market trends. And neither show any signs of slowing down anytime soon. Instead, STEM-trained business professionals will be increasingly sought after as global markets continue to embrace digital and technological innovations.

For a long time, men have dominated MBA programs. There are several reasons why women have stayed away from the business world, but the good news is that change is afoot. Having more women entering the world of business is the only way to change this scenario, and, luckily, transformation has already started. A report from the Forté Foundation showed in 2019, 39% of students enrolled in business schools were women, as opposed to the total of only 32% in 2011.

Growing up in a family with a long history of farming in Southern China, Tim Xie was called to the breadbasket of Canada to further pursue his education.

Job candidates with international experience often outperform those who stayed at home to study or work. As such, an MBA from a European university is an excellent way to make yourself stand out from the crowd. In fact, it could be your ticket to the dream career you’re dreaming of. But what are the best countries to do an MBA in Europe? And what scholarship or financial assistance is there for students concerned about the cost of a full-time MBA program? Keep on reading to find out all the answers.

It is rare to find a country where low unemployment, generally Covid-free status and a welcoming Government all come together to offer mid-career professionals a superb boost into general management and leadership. New Zealand (NZ), a first world country in the South Pacific, offers a transparent pathway to residence for skilled managers from overseas -- and in a country where over 90% of businesses have fewer than 25 staff, it is general management roles employers in NZ prefer.

While some question the value of an MBA, and while there is some credibility to the 'skills over qualifications' approach, it's important to remember they are the exception rather than the rule. In fact, around 33% of the top 100 CEOs in the Fortune 500 hold an MBA. Moreover, a new hire with an MBA can earn up to 40% more than those without the same qualification. So now we've established why you should study for an MBA, it's time to start thinking about where to study. This can be a daunting process, especially if you're thinking about traveling to a new city or country. There are plenty of things to consider, like cost, course length, entry requirements, and long-term career opportunities. So we’ve created this guide to choosing the right business school.

Deciding where you’ll enroll in your MBA degree program is an important decision that can have lasting impacts on your future career. As a prospective MBA student you might want to consider Canada, a country known for its delicious maple syrup, national hockey team pride, excellent quality of life, and much more. Canada is made up of 10 provinces and three territories which cover 9.98 million square kilometres, making it the second largest country in the world. It boasts a burgeoning economy with a population of around 37.6 million. One of the top destinations for many students from around the world looking for academic programs, Canada offers excellent opportunities for students looking for a top-notch MBA program. Here are six top reasons to enroll in an MBA program in Canada.

For those considering what steps to take after graduation, or are looking for their next act after spending a few years in the workforce, an MBA might be worth considering. If you are not entirely sure what an MBA is, that’s ok. Here’s more information on what an MBA is, and why you might consider studying it.

It wouldn’t be in the nature of the MBA culture to say that “business has a diversity problem.” As a recent report shows, business surely does have a diversity problem: 81 of London’s FTSE 100 companies have precisely zero ethnic minority board members. And over 100 FTSE 350 companies have failed to meet government-set targets of having a board of at least one-third women. It wouldn’t be in business schools’ nature because these institutions, and their MBA students and graduates, aren’t about problems. They’re about solutions. For instance, the University of Oxford has recently partnered with the Robert Toigo Foundation to provide up to $10,000 in leadership development training and career coaching to support underrepresented professionals towards senior roles. MBA schools and students are innovating strategies to promote diversity in the fields they feed. There is a lot of work to be done. But it is in the nature of MBA culture to say that business needs diversity solutions – and here’s what we will do.