How Harvard Business School Has Reshaped American Capitalism

Re:How Harvard Business School Has Reshaped American Capitalism by freyir on Monday May 01, 2017 @08:36PM (#14243078)

> they could get similar offers and opportunities without an HBS stamp

Many HBS students work as analysts at management consultancies prior to their MBA, and their employers send them to HBS before promoting them to consultant. What happens when the analyst refuses to get an MBA?

The banking sector also has a recruitment funnel at the top MBA schools. While I'm sure it's possible to get your foot in the door without an Ivy League pedigree, many recruiters are focusing their attention on a handful of schools.

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Re:How Harvard Business School Has Reshaped American Capitalism by caminante on Monday May 01, 2017 @10:03PM (#14243445)

For consultants, think about the mechanics of getting accepted to HBS. You need a partner to give you an LOR. That speaks well for your ability to get promoted. These analysts rise without an MBA or leave for other ops.

I think you're referring to a subset of FinServ (i.e. banking) with homogeneous roles aimed at MBAs. Again, if you get into HBS, you're qualified/networked without needing the MBA. The banking cohort isn't as pedigree focused as other niches within FinServ.

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Re:How Harvard Business School Has Reshaped American Capitalism by freyir on Tuesday May 02, 2017 @01:42AM (#14244183)

Maybe they would rise. In that case, why do they feel the need to do it?

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