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Vanya Maplestone

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Vanya Maplestone has a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Interactive Marketing and International Management and an honors degree in Digital Marketing from Deakin University, Australia. Professionally, she has worked in research, content creation, and digital marketing for over 10 years in five countries. More recently, she was the Head of Marketing at a private business school in Spain. Vanya is the Senior Editor at MBAGRADSCHOOLS and MASTERGRADSCHOOLS.

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Master Industry trends

The AI Literacy Gap: Why Business Schools Are Failing to Keep Pace With Their Own Technology

Business schools are rapidly integrating AI into teaching and assessment, but governance and shared standards remain far behind. As students and faculty increasingly rely on AI tools, the gap between adoption and institutional guidance is widening, raising urgent questions about academic integrity, critical thinking, and what constitutes meaningful AI-mediated learning.

March 16, 2026
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Master Specializations

Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur With These Master’s Programs, Schools, and Success Stories

Do you dream of building your own company from scratch? You might be an entrepreneur in the making. With a master's in Entrepreneurship, you can develop the tools, networks, and funding access needed to launch your venture and turn your vision into reality.

March 11, 2026
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Master Industry trends

The Jobpocalypse Is Real, but AI Isn’t To Blame

1.2 million job cuts in 2025. Viral warnings of AI-driven mass unemployment. A generation of anxious graduates. The headlines are alarming, but the data tells a more complicated story about what is actually driving the disruption. Get the facts and some real advice for master’s students; it is not as grim as you might think.

March 04, 2026
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Master Industry trends

7 Best Podcasts for Business School Students

Discover the seven best podcasts for business school students in 2026. From strategy and leadership to finance and entrepreneurship, these top podcasts help international master’s students sharpen business knowledge, improve fluency in business concepts, and gain real-world insights that can support your academic success and job applications.

February 23, 2026
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Master Rankings

TIME’s New University Rankings Expose the Global Higher Education Paradox

TIME Magazine's inaugural World University Rankings 2026 prioritizes graduate outcomes, including patents, leadership, and economic impact, over traditional reputation metrics. While U.S. and U.K. institutions dominate, Chinese universities reveal a striking paradox: world-leading innovation scores paired with severe global engagement deficits. The rankings also expose how elite universities worldwide predominantly serve wealthy families, challenging the meritocracy versus diversity debate.

February 06, 2026
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Master Jobs

Want to be the Next Goldman Sachs Star Employee? Study at These Elite Universities

Global investment bank, Goldman Sachs, strategically recruits from select international universities, giving graduates of these institutions a significant advantage. Leading the list are Switzerland's University of St.Gallen and the London School of Economics. With acceptance rates below 1% for internships and just 0.33% for positions, attending these target schools dramatically improves your odds.

February 04, 2026
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Master Industry trends

GMAC Now Recognizes Duolingo English Test

GMAC has formally recognized the Duolingo English Test in its 2026 Graduate Management Education Admissions Reporting Standards. The update marks a significant shift toward digital-first English proficiency assessments, giving business schools clearer guidance and offering international applicants greater flexibility through remote, secure language testing options.

February 02, 2026
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Master Rankings

THE World University Rankings By Subject 2026: Results and Analysis

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings By Subject for 2026 are here! Oxford leads in Computer Science and Medical and Health, while Harvard, Stanford, and Cambridge appear in all 11 subject rankings' top 10s. Discover the highest performing universities, methodology insights, and how China, Hong Kong, and Singapore are reshaping global higher education.

January 26, 2026
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Master Admissions

Everything You Need To Know about Applying to a Master’s Program in 5 Easy Steps

Are you ready to apply for a master’s degree program and wondering how to get started? Read this straightforward and informative five-step guide to get extra tips on how the master’s program application process works and what you can do to make your application stand out. Download the Ultimate Guide to Applying for a Master’s Degree Anywhere in the World.

January 23, 2026
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Master Industry trends

Watch This: 5 Key Trends in Business Education in 2026

Graduate management education is transforming rapidly in 2026. From AI-integrated curricula to shifting global study destinations, discover the key trends influencing where and how business students pursue their master's degrees and MBAs this year.

January 19, 2026
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Master Jobs

The Business Master’s Degrees That Will AI-Proof Your Career in 2026

As AI reshapes entry-level business roles, the smartest master’s degree programs focus on leadership, strategy, and human judgment. This 2026 guide explores the top business master’s and MBA programs that build AI-resistant careers, spanning analytics, public policy, finance, healthcare, sustainability, and supply chain management.

January 15, 2026
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Master Industry trends

15 Movies and TV Shows To Watch Before You Start Business School

Before business school begins, prepare your mind with twelve essential films and three must-watch TV series. From The Wolf of Wall Street's sales psychology to Succession's boardroom battles and Enron's cautionary tale, each viewing offers invaluable lessons in leadership, ethics, and strategy. Your unofficial pre-master’s curriculum starts now.

January 05, 2026

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