Posted By
Najib
Sep 21, 2018 11:36
The American University of Beirut has been ranked the best in the MENA region and is ranked #45 among all universities worldwide for the employability of its graduates. This criterion measures the proportion of graduates in full- or part-time employment within 12 months of graduation. AUB dropped four spots from 2018 but is still the best ranked regionally. Here's a breakdown of the ranking criteria: Overall Score: 71.4 Alumni Outcomes: 84.1 Employer-Student Connections: 69 Employer…
Posted By
Najib
Sep 19, 2018 05:42
Working in the financial sector for the better part of a decade means I share my floor with many MBA graduates. In these uncertain times for Lebanon, with skyrocketing unemployment and bleak economic outlook, many of you might be thinking if continuing your education abroad might be a wise choice for you. The short answer is, MBA degrees do help your CV stand out for potential employees, and will undoubtedly give you a salary bump.…
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