Why Consciouness is a Necessary Tool

I think the time has come to acknowledge that consciousness itself, our minds, and our innate intelligence, all of it, is as much an instrument of science as any instrument ever invented. More so in fact. In historical terms, now that we are on the verge of being able to engineer greater-than-human levels of intelligence, this acknowledgement could not come soon enough.
Like using a telescope to explore outerspace, our consciousness is our tool, our instrument to explore inner space. I find it odd then that Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Intelligence Augmentation (IA) researchers are trying to improve upon an instrument (the mind/brain) without actually using that very instrument (subjective experience) to determine how it works. This idea of reducing our understanding of the brain from the outside, examining its parts, neurons, glia cells and neurotransmitter functioning, without actually using the instrument itself seems disconcertingly inadequate. It would be like a sports fan telling a pro athelete how to play the sport better based on reading a book at the library, but without ever having played the sport themselves.

Multinational Joint Captured Material Exploitation Center

It was midnight local time March 26 when the 221st Military Intelligence Battalion arrived in Kuwait. The war was in its seventh day. Command Sgt. Maj. Lance T. Rygmyr remembers that despite suffering from jet lag, the excitement and apprehension everyone seemed to be feeling filled the air.
"After arriving at Camp Wolf near the Kuwait International Airport, we linked up with the Army’s 513th Military Intelligence Brigade," related Rygmyr. "Part of the battalion remained at Doha while the remainder boarded busses and traveled 42 miles north to Udairi, the northernmost staging base in Kuwait." With the war already underway, the 3rd Infantry Division was streaking its way to Baghdad, and the 101st Airborne was moving out when the Georgia unit arrived at Udairi. Rygmyr said the 221st rolled up its sleeves and went to work.
Some of the members of Company A were among the first soldiers of the 513th to set foot in hostile territory. Their days and nights were spent gathering intelligence from enemy combatants and providing support to other government agencies, Rygmyr explained. The remainder of Company A stayed at Udairi continuing to train. The soldiers of Company H, realizing they weren’t going to get a conventional long range surveillance mission, immediately went into a training mode and "retooled" their efforts to fit the need for other missions.
"They spent an enormous amount of their energies on live fire training, and close-order combat drills," Rygmyr said. "The unit also provided other units with tactical and force protection and convoy security training. "At the same time, they mounted a quick reaction force that supported Udairi, and later a platoon became the main security force for elements of the 513th at Talill Air Base and Baghdad," he said.
LRS soldiers would also provide site and convoy security for teams working for the multinational Joint Captured Material Exploitation Center (JCMEC).

what have you learned about meditation?

I wish that everybody could just let go of all these little notions, these biased notions of what meditation is all about, and just realize that meditation is not just a thing that you do, but actually what’s inside of it, what it’s capable of. To me the meditation and the practice was just a release, such a profound experience. At points when I was meditating, most the time, I even forgot that I was locked up. I forgot about all the things that were unimportant, and all the things that just made me feel bad in my life. Meditation got me to visualize all that there is to be grateful for.

capacity-building and training of youth service

Customized for an urban youth population and delivered by our extremely dynamic instructors in a language and framework relevant to their lives, our programs are successfully helping teens to develop self-regulation, empathy, and mindful attention, gain impulse control, and relieve the extremely high levels of anxiety and stress they struggle with. These are the real tools youth today need – tools that bring an inner revolution of the heart and mind. Our long-term goal is to become a new national model for adapting mindfulness and emotional literacy programming to the needs of at-risk, gang-involved and incarcerated youth. Through a combination of ground-breaking direct service, extensive research and evaluation efforts, advocacy and coalition-building, and capacity-building and training of youth service providers, we are working to create a world where all young people can find authentic freedom.

What is The Mind Body Awareness Project?

At the Mind Body Awareness Project we believe at-risk & incarcerated youth have the potential to take control of their actions and fully transform their lives – they are literally one breath away from making better decisions. As a non-profit organization, we have developed a unique mental training program consisting of mindfulness meditation and emotional intelligence exercises designed to strengthen youth’s minds, relieve their toxic stress, and build their ability to make better decisions.While the medical benefits of mindfulness meditation are well documented, our program is one of the first to bring this cost-effective rehabilitation service into institutions serving at-risk youth.

New York Festival’s 2010

The broadcast subdivision of the award-winning international writers’ journal “New Letters,” New Letters on the Air was recently nominated for a prestigious award. Announced in April of 2010, New Letters on the Air could possibly take the prize in the Culture and Arts category for the 2010 New York Festival’s International Radio Programming Awards.New Letters on the Air was started by KCUR hosts David and Judy Ray back in 1977, and has been on the air since its creation. Producer/host Angela Elam works to continue the tradition that began over 33 years ago.

International Radio Programming Awards

The broadcast subdivision of the award-winning international writers’ journal “New Letters,” New Letters on the Air was recently nominated for a prestigious award. Announced in April of 2010, New Letters on the Air could possibly take the prize in the Culture and Arts category for the 2010 New York Festival’s International Radio Programming Awards.
New Letters on the Air was started by KCUR hosts David and Judy Ray back in 1977, and has been on the air since its creation. Producer/host Angela Elam works to continue the tradition that began over 33 years ago.
“I am very hopeful that we do win the award,” Elam said.
The show is a half-hour radio show supplemental to the literary quarterly magazine called “New Letters,” now in its 76th year of print. “Each week the program features intimate conversations with contemporary writers who reveal secrets about their creative methods, read a few favorite passages, and inspire the listener’s imagination,” says the official website. BBC Radio 4, RTE Radio 1 (Ireland) and Radio Television Hong Kong all hope to claim the prize. Elam and producer Denis Conrow submitted an anthology of past productions of the radio show to the contest. Currently, the New Letters on Air cast is working with the Marr Sound Archives in the Miller Nichols Library to create digital files of their library of past broadcasts.

University of New Mexico

Head coach Mike McGinty says that while the result of an exhibition game is important, the real importance of an exhibition game is the high-level training it provides for the regular season.
Once the regular season starts, at the University of New Mexico on Wednesday, Sept. 1, the Billikens will begin their attack on a litany of ambitious goals.
“We have goals in our locker room that we look at every day: we want to be the national champion; we want to be the regular-season Atlantic 10 champion; and we want to be the conference tournament champion,” McGinty said.
“So those are things we put out there that are definitely tangible goals, and we’re trying to figure out the best way to get there.”
The Billikens’ many goals for this season form a sort of pyramid. At the bottom of the pyramid are character-related qualities, such as discipline and teamwork. These characteristics provide the foundation for the higher-order goals, such as the conference championship and the NCAA championship.
On Aug. 9, the head coaches of all the men’s soccer teams in the A-10 picked SLU to win the conference.Senior James Dice says that more is expected of the players on the men’s soccer team, both on and off the field.“In training, we’re more structured; we’re more organized,” Dice said. “The intensity has gone up a lot since [McGinty’s] arrival in spring. People are a lot more accountable for things they do on and off the field. Responsibility for the older guys is there.”

Authentic information about Indian higher education

University News’-- a weekly news journal brought out by the Association, contains a mammoth of information about higher education in general and Indian higher education in particular. It is the only Indian journal referred internationally for authentic information about Indian higher education. The regular features of the Journal are the Articles that delineate current, national and global thinking; Campus News; Doctoral Theses accepted by Indian Universities; Advertisements for Openings in Universities, Institutions, Colleges and Research Institutions; Admission Notifications; and Calendar of Events. It is also a valuable source of information on developments in the field of higher education, youth affairs, sports and culture and is very popular among Indian universities and academia for its regularity and the richness of its contents. Time to time the special numbers of the Journal are brought out on different vital issues to collect, disseminate and document the views of the experts. A widely circulated medium of communication among Indian universities, colleges, and other institutions of higher learning and research, it is indeed an indispensable reading for all those connected with higher education. Subscription amount is payable in advance through Money Order or Demand Draft for Inland subscriptions and through International Bank Draft/Banker's Cheque/Pay Order for overseas subscriptions favouring:

Mexico issues new 500-peso currency note

A new 500-peso Mexican currency note is presented at the Banco de Mexico, in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, on Aug. 30, 2010. The new note was officially circulated from Aug. 30. (Xinhua/Jorge Dan)

Australian National University in Canberra

From Australia, the Australian National University in Canberra was ranked in 59th place and Melbourne moved up to 62nd position from 75 on the back of alumna Elizabeth Blackburn winning the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

six indicators to rank universities globally

The ARWU uses six indicators to rank universities globally including the number of alumni and staff with Nobel prizes, the number of highly cited researchers, the number of articles published and cited in top journals and the per capita performance with respect to size of the institution.
From the Asia-Pacific region, the top performer was Tokyo University which was again listed in 20th place followed by Kyoto in 24th position. However Japan's overall performance was weaker with just 25 universities in the top 500, down from 31 last year.

Chinese universities in the top

"While the ranking methodology has been kept the same, the number of top 500 Chinese universities reaches 34 in 2010, which is more than double that in 2004 (16)," Shanghai Jiao Tong University said in a statement.
Chinese universities in the top 200 included Peking; Tsinghua and Chinese University of Hong Kong. National Taiwan University in Taiwan was also in the list.

Global standing of Chinese universities

But the ranking, initially set up to find the global standing of Chinese universities, showed Asian universities were advancing up the list with 106 from the Asia Pacific region making the top 500 and Chinese universities performing better.

Best ranked British universities

The best ranked British universities were Cambridge, slipping to fifth place from fourth last year, and Oxford retaining the 10th position. Overall the number of British universities in the top 500 rankings dropped to 38 from 40.

2010 Academic Ranking of World Universities

The 2010 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), published since 2003 by the Center for World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, said the United States dominates the list with eight in the top 10 and 54 in the top 100.
Joining Harvard in the top 10 were the University of California, Berkeley; Stanford; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; California Institute of Technology; Princeton; Columbia and Chicago. Yale came 11th.

Harvard best varsity in world's top 500

Harvard retains the crown as top university for the eighth year in an annual ranking of the world’s universities which is dominated by the United States but shows China’s performance improving. The 2010 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), published since 2003 by the Center for World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, said the United States dominates the list with eight in the top 10 and 54 in the top 100.
Joining Harvard in the top 10 were the University of California, Berkeley; Stanford; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; California Institute of Technology; Princeton; Columbia and Chicago. Yale came 11th.

Networking with others working

hi, the best thing to get started is to keep in touch in others out there in the action. what about their testimony? what did it take and time out of their schedule? when i enrolled for M.A at university of nairobi i did nit know i would make it. a friend who focused though offered emotional support thorugh.

Ranking of Business Schools MBA programs in USA

Ranking of Business Schools MBA programs

The popularity and high-demand of MBA programs and degrees makes demands on rating the schools. Reputation is the key. Currently at the top of the list of MBA universities we find Harvard. The special 'case method' system of learning there affords the students a sense of reality. A close second is the Wharton Business School, claiming to the largest and excellent teaching staff. Kellog School of Management comes in third and cites its dynamic curriculum changes as its claim to fame. Stanford School of Business comes in as fourth on the list – here the emphasis is on general management principles such as leadership and social innovation as well as global awareness. Other excellent schools are Michigan Ross School of Business and the well-known universities such as Duke, Phoenix, Nan Yang, and Australian.
Enrolling in a business school MBA program should ensure you of developing your business know-how and place you on the road to success.

How to enroll into Business Schools MBA programs in USA

How to enroll into Business Schools MBA programs

Admission begins by doing well on the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). Make sure your grade point average (GPA) is high and make sure that your admission essay is written in a strong and convincing way. Work experience, good references from employers and acquaintances (preferably with academic degrees) is also necessary. Students' character and personal qualifications are just as important as academic qualifications. A record of community service and volunteer work is extremely beneficial.
Show all the leadership and managerial qualities and be ready to improve on all of these. Your goal is to develop business ethics and to understand the business world; this in no small way includes having wonderful 'people skills'. Be a successful leader to be a successful student in MBA courses. Professionals need to have practical knowledge and theory in managerial skills to be the most successful in their fields. In business schools MBA programs – these areas are highlighted.

Business School MBA programs in USA

Finding out where to search for a business school MBA program institution of repute is your first basic task. There are various directories that will give you some insight as to which is the most appropriate for you. These directories include names, requirements for each specialized course and general qualifications for study. There are websites that make the search much easier by linking to location, subject and fianancial resource opportunities. Online business schools in MBA studies are geared to making the program time efficient and well-defined. Citizens of any country in the world can successfully "attend" any of the business school MBA programs that offer online courses. It is no wonder that these flexible and efficient courses, then, are increasingly popular among students that wish to study towards any and all degrees in the business area. Different, specialized MBA programs are available online. The business school MBA programs that are taught by distance include executive MBA's and MBA's for the highly motivated who are looking to study for a complete degree in a short time. E-learning makes it possible to earn a bachelors degree and all the way through to a doctorate. Subjects taught include human relations, finance, insurance, administration, project management and more.

Business School MBA Programs

Business School MBA Programs: All you need to know

An excellent reputation of a business school is an essential factor for deciding on which institution to attend. It is essential for an aspiring business professional to earn an MBA (Masters degree in Business Administration). Because so many of the business schools are offering so many flexible courses, they all seem so attractive. There are business school MBA programs that are part-time, to make it even easier to attend without taking time off work. Keep in mind, however, that a reputable school will have an effect on the development of your career.

Enrollment in MBA studies

In recent decades, the trend for enrollment in MBA studies has been as a direct influence by the economic flux. When the economy is in a slump, enrollment seems to rise proportionately. During this decade alone, more than 100,000 degrees have been awarded.
This phenomenon is not to be disregarded as it has a direct effect on the job market. When the number of MBA's awarded is so massive, their prestige is not as great. This means that competition is even greater. The holder of an MBA would be wise to invest energy in earning a specified and specialized MBA.

Study for an MBA degree

Congratulations on making the decision to study for an MBA degree! By no means, though have your decision-making days come to an end though. Among the considerations to take into account is how marketable do you wish to become.A regular MBA degree, while very impressive on its own, is not nearly as impressive as a specialized field MBA. This will take you longer to study for, but the results will be worthwhile.The core topics that you will learn as a regular MBA student will include:
Accounting
Quantitative analysis
Economics
Marketing
Organizational behavior
Among many others More advanced study for specialized MBA will include special relations to particular areas of business and industries. Topics may include human resources, financial counseling and many more. In addition to all the other considerations, take into account how prestigious your degree will seem to the potential employer. Holding a degree from one school as opposed to any other may be the magic key to success. Some schools are better known for their specific syllabus in a particular field. Even holding an MBA from one country instead of another may be a factor. Unranked popular schools are listed in favorite financial publications.

What is your MBA career strategy?

What is your MBA career strategy?The objective of the MBA program is to give you all the skills and frameworks that you need to advance in your career to be an effective senior manager or executive.
Many MBA students and graduates seek the MBA to accelerate career progression and, because of the prestige and reputation of the MBA, are successful in achieving this. However, the MBA alone will not do this. You need to market yourself and your MBA to reap the benefits of all your hard work.The job process does not change - only the job market that you are now in. As with any job search, you need to find the right job for you and then market yourself to make that job yours. The big difference is that your MBA has almost certainly increased your marketability ten-fold.
Whether you see your future career within your existing organization or in a totally different company or industry, you should update your resume regularly as you progress through your MBA and once you graduate. You never know when you may need it.

MBA Scholarships

MBA scholarships, grants or bursaries are some of the options that may be available to help you finance your MBA. These are available from numerous sources and the eligibility criteria vary depending upon the source.Many business schools offer MBA scholarships based on either merit, such as demonstrated high level of academic ability or high GMAT scores, or need, which may require you to demonstrate evidence of financial hardship.For information on any financial aid provided by the business schools you are applying to, look carefully through any literature that you have received from them, check for any details posted on their web site and if you still can't find any information, contact them direct. If you are not eligible for any available scholarships, they may still be able to offer you loans at preferential rates.

Criteria for MBA schools

Decide what is important for you as to which school to choose. These parameters may include geography, tuition fees, faculty, student population, etc. Recruitment options for future work possibilities may also sway your decision. Make lists that include maximum number of school possibilities and keep narrowing them down after a careful check of each possibility.

GMAT and TOEFL tests – preparation necessary

Where these tests are applicable - study for them. Although there is a review course for the GMAT, it is not always necessary, and sometimes does more harm than good since they are taught at the pace of the slowest learner in the class. Buy one or two good books to help you and study on your own at your own pace, at the time of day that suits you best.The TOEFL (test of English as a foreign language) is definitely to be studied for by those students from abroad wishing to gain acceptance to an English-speaking institution. Check what is necessary for MBA admission to the program of your choice.

MBA Admissions essays –get help

The essay, maybe more than any other factor, may decide whether you will be accepted or not to any learning institution. A second set of eyes is imperative; a good proofreader should spot any grammatical errors and awkward wording. Moreover, a good proofreader knows what should be put into this all-important essay and what should not. Use the talents of your professional consultant for this major task.

Get advise for saving you both financial and mental resources

Get advise for saving you both financial and mental resources

Life decisions are not to be taken lightly. Seek out professional advise on where, when and how to steer yourself in choosing your career path. The financial investment in such a consultant may be less than what you’ll be spending on GMAT test taking and MBA admission application fees, and may end up ultimately saving you both financial and mental resources.

Be present and be prepared for MBA interviews

Although interviews are generally optional, don’t miss out. Present yourself in the best possible light and be aware of your surroundings. These interviews give both sides a chance to judge who stands before them. If at all possible, go to the interview on the campus, not at a remote location where some alumnus volunteer will interview you. MBA programs change dynamically and it is not entirely sure that these volunteers are kept up-to-date.

Before choosing any one MBA school, visit several

You should try to visit several campuses before settling on a definite choice. To do this, make appointments by calling the MBA admissions staff. They will generally be happy to set up a guided tour for you including inviting you to sit in on classes. Your most valuable tool, though, on these visits is the opportunity to speak with current students. They are usually happy to openly share their experiences, good and bad, with potential students. You would do well to listen carefully and even jot down a few pointers.

Weigh your MBA options carefully

Are you entirely sure that studying for the MBA degree is what you really want? Without trying to warn you away, be quite sure that this is definitely the program you want to spend the next number of years applying all your resources to. The reasons for applying for an MBA admission and then actually doing the work, as well as investing financially in this course, are as varied as each person who enters into this decision. Reasons varying from social pressures, talent diversity, personality traits, and financial limitations are only a few for making one take a good, hard look at choosing MBA as the optimal path for a potential career.

MBA Admissions Strategy

We have taken the initiative of offering a number of tips to facilitate your decision pertaining to everything concerning MBA admission

MBA Admissions Essay Writing

Whilst the MBA Admission Essay can be anything between 500 and 1000 words, it gives you a real opportunity to make your application unique and stand out from all the others. Click here for tips on how to write your MBA essay from Brainstorming to Selecting an Essay Topic to Writing the Essay.
Every MBA essay topic requires a different treatment since no two essays are alike. Click here for a checklist you can use when writing your MBA essay to make sure you cover everything.
As with everything, the better the preparation, the better the results. Use these resources to give you the edge in your pre MBA preparation.

Test Of English as a Foreign Language™ (TOEFL® test)

If you are applying to a business school where the MBA is taught in English and English is not your first language, you will probably need to sit the TOEFL test, as part of your pre MBA preparation. You can click here for full details of the TOEFL test, how it is structured and administered and, most importantly, how you can demonstrate the proficiency you need to get into your chosen business school.
The Internet Based TOEFL (the TOEFL iBT) launched in the United States on September 24, 2005. This test includes a Speaking Section and is longer than both the Computer Based and Paper Based TOEFL tests.

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT™)

Most business schools stipulate a minimum acceptable GMAT score for entry to their MBA programs and this will account for a significant amount of your pre MBA preparation. You can click here for full details of the GMAT, why it is so important, how it is structured and administered and, most importantly, how you can prepare for the GMAT and achieve the score you need.

Greater your Chances of Success in MBA

Greater your Chances of Success

The more time you invest in MBA preparation, the greater your chances of success. So, now that you have decided the MBA program is for you, it's time to look at the application requirements to make sure you get into your preferred business school.

Why an MBA?

Whatever your reasons for considering studying for an MBA, for instance:
if you are looking for a for more responsible job that offers a better salary and chance to move upward
if you are interested in balancing your work life with your own personal life
if you want to see yourself eventually doing consulting
if you think your resume would look better with the degree MBA written under academic achievements
If these or any other reasons prompt you to join an MBA program, you should consider these aspects
future employers look favorably on years of work experience.
Studying for and obtaining your MBA straight after undergrad college studies may stilt your ability to receive such job experience.
Regardless of your reasons, if you are contemplating attending graduate school to obtain your MBA, make sure you are aware that:The MBA is a Master of Business Administration degree. Usually it takes one to two years of graduate-level university study whose main topics are in the theory and practice of business management. The degree is the document that certifies your qualifications and competency to function in any management role for any modern corporation.

How to Find Average MBA Salary Information

When you are doing research to find the career opportunities that completing your MBA will offer you, one of the most important aspects that you need to research is salary.Not only do you need to establish the average MBA salary for your chosen business school, you also need to be able to link this to your own particular circumstances and experience. As a starting point, you should look at the differences in average graduating MBA salaries (at the business schools where you are planning to study) based on the career paths that previous MBA graduates have chosen, as there may be differences that exist because of location and industry. To help you place a value on your MBA qualification you should also seek to answer the following questions:

Average MBA salary

Not only do you need to establish the average MBA salary for your chosen business school, you also need to be able to link this to your own particular circumstances and experience. As a starting point, you should look at the differences in average graduating MBA salaries (at the business schools where you are planning to study) based on the career paths that previous MBA graduates have chosen, as there may be differences that exist because of location and industry.

General MBA Salary resources

Having established the types of questions that you need to ask, you can use the following MBA salary resources to help you find the answers that you need. Some of this information is freely available on the Internet, although items, such as a Personal Salary Report or some MBA salary surveys, are premium services, so you should aim to be certain at the outset what your requirements are and how much information you need. To start with general resources, you should visit the following two sites where you can find information on average salaries and earnings by occupation and industry. It may be difficult however to establish the value of your MBA when looking at the information in these sites, as the information is aggregated:

Specific MBA Salary Surveys

There are a number of MBA salary surveys that have been completed where you can find details of average starting salaries for MBA graduates, average MBA salaries for business schools, and how graduating MBA salaries have changed over the years. Two of the most useful for your research are:

Specific MBA Salary Surveys

There are a number of MBA salary surveys that have been completed where you can find details of average starting salaries for MBA graduates, average MBA salaries for business schools, and how graduating MBA salaries have changed over the years. Two of the most useful for your research are:

Business Week MBA Salary Surveys

On the Business Week web site you can find a host of information on average starting salaries for MBA graduates, by Business school. Please note that you will need to spend some time looking through the site to find the information you'll need.

Financial Times Rankings and MBA Salary Surveys

The FT Rankings and MBA Salary Surveys also provide an at-a-glance table with the current graduating MBA salaries and the increase achieved as a result of completing the MBA. These surveys cover the top MBA programs worldwide.

MBA Salary information for your personal circumstances

If you want to establish what your own average MBA salary would be, the best resource available is the Personal Salary Report (prices start at only $29 - available from Salary.com). This report is personalized to reflect your own years of experience, performance, education and other factors that are known to influence your pay. If you need information to help you in any salary negotiations, it is very important to be aware of the specific factors that are likely to affect your own salary, such as location and company size. To assist you with this, we have added an MBA Salary Calaculator

An MBA Salary Offers a Great Return on Your Investment

An MBA Salary Offers a Great Return on Your Investment While there are many factors that go into determining your earning potential as an MBA graduate, one thing is certain: your investment in your education will be rewarded. Find MBA schools that interest you, and take the first step towards higher income and increased job opportunities.

Average MBA Salaries Based on City

New York City – $102,869
Boston – $95,605
Los Angeles – $94,243
Chicago – $89,495
Atlanta – $82,410
Houston – $80,711
Dallas – $80,595

MBA Years of Experience

Experience is a great teacher, and the more time you spend working in a company, the more vital you become to the organization. Because most companies recognize this, starting salaries for MBA program graduates are generally lower than those of their co-workers with more time on the job.
According to Payscale.com the majority of MBA graduates can expect to earn on average $50,427 in their first year. As your length of time on the job increases, so will your income. Here is a sample of average salaries you can expect as your time on the job increases:
Under 1 year – $50,427
1 to 4 years – $56,090
5 to 9 years – $74,053
10 to19 years – $94,038
Over 20 years – $103,600

MBA Salary Factors

Of course, average salary information is just a guideline to help you know what to expect. Starting salaries could be much higher or much lower, depending on many different factors that affect salaries. These factors include:
Your school's reputation
Post-MBA role
Geographic location
Industry you are employed in
Cost of living
Pre-MBA experience
Undergraduate major

MBA Salary Information

Many MBA students decide to pursue graduate degrees in order to boost their job prospects. In addition to opening up new opportunities, however, earning an MBA degree will also lead to substantially higher salaries. With an MBA degree, your earning potential will far surpass that of workers with no college education–and even those with bachelor degrees.
On average, you can expect to earn 50 percent more than you were earning before you received your MBA. That's no small incentive for furthering your education. Your investment of time and tuition will pay off in dollars, recognition and job satisfaction.

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Financial help and free housing to student in Saudi arab

The government's awareness of the key role of quality manpower in the social and economic development of the Kingdom has prompted it to give bountiful support to the education sector. The Saudi government provides general education for both boys and girls, through the Ministry of Education, the General Presidency of Girls Education and other specialized agencies. General education in the Kingdom consists of six years of primary school and three years each of intermediate and high school. The government provides free general and higher education (post secondary), and financial help for male and female students in some areas of general education. University students receive financial help and free housing. In addition, meals, books, and transportation are provided at subsidized prices. Female students are provided with free transportation.

Girls' education enrollments in Saudi arab

As relations with Egypt deteriorated during the 1960s, the Saudi government abandoned the Egyptian model, and proceeded to develop its own educational system. Under the leadership of Kings Faisal (1964-1975) and Khalid (1975-1982), Saudi Arabia established two five-year plans that promoted education to develop the needs of the people as a human resource through education and training and to facilitate the nation's economic infrastructure. The educational system was redesigned to accommodate an increasing number of elementary and intermediate school students. Only 50 percent of the students were permitted to enter into a general secondary education leading to a university degree. The other students were placed in teacher training and vocational and technical education programs. Girls' education enrollments were projected to reach 95 percent of the eligible population.

General Presidency of Girls' Education in Saudi arabia

The General Presidency of Girls' Education, organized in 1960, is the educational counterpart to the Ministry of Education, but for women. Elementary education for girls was started in 1961, and by 1963 girls' education was available at both the intermediate and secondary levels. The General Presidency of Girls' Education is divided into the Directorate General for General Education for elementary, intermediate, and secondary education and the Deputy General of Girls' Colleges which oversees junior college, undergraduate and postgraduate levels and specialized training institutes and technical schools in the fields of nursing, teacher training, tailoring, and adult education.

King Fahd Security College for security training

The Ministry of Higher Education, established in 1975, provides support for Saudi Arabia's seven universities and 78 colleges. It coordinates, supervises, and follows-up postsecondary programs with national development programs in a variety of fields. It reviews requests for study abroad and oversees 27 educational and cultural missions in other countries. The Minister of Higher Education heads the University Council for each university. The sole exception is the Islamic University headed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, The King. Educational ministries exist separately for the military. They include the King Khalid Military College for National Guard training, the King Fahd Security College for security training, Staff Military Academy, three military academies, and four civil aviation junior colleges.

Saudi Arabia's seven universities and 78 colleges

The Ministry of Higher Education, established in 1975, provides support for Saudi Arabia's seven universities and 78 colleges. It coordinates, supervises, and follows-up postsecondary programs with national development programs in a variety of fields. It reviews requests for study abroad and oversees 27 educational and cultural missions in other countries. The Minister of Higher Education heads the University Council for each university. The sole exception is the Islamic University headed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, The King. Educational ministries exist separately for the military. They include the King Khalid Military College for National Guard training, the King Fahd Security College for security training, Staff Military Academy, three military academies, and four civil aviation junior colleges.

General Organization for Technical Education and Vocational Training (GOTEVT)

The General Organization for Technical Education and Vocational Training (GOTEVT) was created in 1980, to accommodate the kingdom's increasing needs for specialized technical training. The educational department is divided into the Directorate General for Technical Education for industrial, commercial, and agricultural education and the Directorate General for Vocational Training for supervised vocational and on-the-job training programs, curricula development, program evaluation, trainee affairs, instructor training, and audio-visual aids. There are three levels of vocational training: prevocational training centers, vocational and commercial secondary schools and higher (postsecondary) technical institutes.

Certificate of Technical Nursing in Saudi arabia

Three intermediate nursing schools offer women a three-year program of study for a Certificate of Technical Nursing. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs administers the Institute of Diplomatic Studies (1979) whose responsibility is to raise the work standards for members of the Foreign Ministry; to conduct research and studies on international, Arab, and Islamic issues; and to organize conferences and seminars on diplomatic, political, and international affairs.

educational opportunities for students in Saudi arabia

There are schools within the kingdom for special education, the blind, the deaf, the mentally retarded, and those needing physical therapy and training. Training for special education teachers is offered at King Saud University in the College of Education and at the College of Applied Medicine for the speech and hearing impaired. Additional special education teacher training needs are satisfied by study abroad at accredited institutions of higher learning. The Ministry of Education and the General Presidency of Girls' Education offer adult education programs that focus on the mastery reading, writing, and elementary arithmetic skills. Graduates receive a Literacy Certificate. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia offers special training programs through the Institute of Public Administration in the fields of banking, electronic data processing, hospital administration, library science, personnel studies, secretary studies, and store administration. Each branch of the military has it own training academy or college—the King Abdulaziz Military Academy in Riyadh (Army), King Fahd Naval College in Dammam, the King Faisal Air Force Academy in Riyadh, and the King Khalid Military Academy for the National Guard. Each military academy awards a bachelor of military Science degree. Additional specialized institutes include health care institutes and nursing schools to train nursing, x-ray, and laboratory technicians, health supervisors, surgical operations assistants, assistant pharmacists, assistant statisticians, and nutritional assistants.

Expanding and modernizing educational resources in Saudi arabia

In 1952, the United Nations reported that Saudi Arabia had 306 elementary schools, but illiteracy was between 92 and 95 percent. To combat such dire statistics, a Ministry of Education was established in 1953 with Prince (later King) Fahd as the first minister of education entrusted with the task of expanding and modernizing educational resources. The kingdom was divided into school districts, each governed by a superintendent assisted by a technical staff. Within the Ministry of Education, a special department, Popular Culture, was created to combat adult illiteracy. In 1958, the Saudi kingdom adopted a uniform educational policy in cooperation with other Arab states that provided for a six-year compulsory elementary education, a three-year optional intermediate education, and a three-year optional secondary education for men only. In 1961, education for women was mandated, with the responsibility given to the newly created General Directorate of Girls Education. There was considerable resistance to female education within the kingdom, but it abated and during its first decade, 16 primary schools for girls were built with 148 staff members educating 5,200 females.

Saudi Arabia's first educational system was modeled on Egypt's system

Saudi Arabia's first monarch, King Ibn Saud, regarded education as a means to foster national unity and to enlighten the Saudi people. In 1925, public education did not exist. There were only four private elementary schools in the entire country. Therefore, a centralized educational policy was entrusted to the newly established Directorate of Education. Although compulsory education was mandated for a six-year elementary education followed by a five-year secondary cycle, enforcement was difficult without an adequate number of schools. Saudi Arabia's first educational system was modeled on Egypt's system, which, in turn, was heavily influenced by the French educational model. Saudi Arabia's educational system was designed to observe the teachings of Islam, disseminate knowledge, and construct schools.

Saudi Arabia's first technical secondary school

The 1930s witnessed many changes in education: the first Religious Sciences School (1933); the issuance of rules for private schools (1934); and the first secondary school, Tahdeer Al-Baathat School, to prepare graduates for a university education (1935). In 1938, the General Directorate of Education was given full control over all education except for the military. Saudi Arabia's first technical secondary school and school of higher learning, the College of Sharia (now, Umm Al Qura University), were founded in 1949. During the decade of the 1950s, three more colleges were granted charters, the Teachers' College (1952), the College of Sharia in Riyadh (1953), and the College of Arabic Language in Riyadh (1954).

Memorization and recitation of the Koran in Saudi Arabia

There are some university campuses for women only. Traditional education in Saudi Arabia includes the memorization and recitation of the Koran. Saudi Arabia offer free education also to study abroad. In the country boys and girls do not attend school together. For boys the levels of education include primary, intermediate, secondary and university. After the first year of secondary education, boys can choose between scientific studies or literary studies. There are also vocational schools that train in agriculture, technical and business studies. More advance studies take place at the universities. The first school for girls in Saudi Arabia was started in 1956.

The first school for girls in Saudi Arabia

The first school for girls in Saudi Arabia was started in 1956. Prior to this year the could only be taught at home by private tutors. Today more than half of almost 200.000 students in Saudi universities are women. Because they are not allowed to share classrooms with men, they hear the lectures by television. There are some university campuses for women only. Traditional education in Saudi Arabia includes the memorization and recitation of the Koran. Saudi Arabia offer free education also to study abroad. In the country boys and girls do not attend school together. For boys the levels of education include primary, intermediate, secondary and university. After the first year of secondary education, boys can choose between scientific studies or literary studies. There are also vocational schools that train in agriculture, technical and business studies. More advance studies take place at the universities. The first school for girls in Saudi Arabia was started in 1956.

Traditional education in Saudi Arabia

Prior to this year the could only be taught at home by private tutors. Today more than half of almost 200.000 students in Saudi universities are women. Because they are not allowed to share classrooms with men, they hear the lectures by television. There are some university campuses for women only. Traditional education in Saudi Arabia includes the memorization and recitation of the Koran. Saudi Arabia offer free education also to study abroad. In the country boys and girls do not attend school together. For boys the levels of education include primary, intermediate, secondary and university. After the first year of secondary education, boys can choose between scientific studies or literary studies. There are also vocational schools that train in agriculture, technical and business studies. More advance studies take place at the universities. The first school for girls in Saudi Arabia was started in 1956.

The Education System in Saudi Arabia

Traditional education in Saudi Arabia includes the memorization and recitation of the Koran. Saudi Arabia offer free education also to study abroad. In the country boys and girls do not attend school together. For boys the levels of education include primary, intermediate, secondary and university. After the first year of secondary education, boys can choose between scientific studies or literary studies. There are also vocational schools that train in agriculture, technical and business studies. More advance studies take place at the universities.
The first school for girls in Saudi Arabia was started in 1956. Prior to this year the could only be taught at home by private tutors. Today more than half of almost 200.000 students in Saudi universities are women. Because they are not allowed to share classrooms with men, they hear the lectures by television. There are some university campuses for women only.

Seven major aspects of higher education in Saudi arab

Teachers will be provided with modern information technology tools. “They will also be given intensive training to help them become familiar with modern developments and changes,” he added.The ministry will carry out seven training programs for more than 400,000 teachers, focusing on their specialization, school management, educational supervision, computer science, self-development and improvement of skills. “The atmosphere in classrooms will be improved by providing modern technological facilities such as interactive boards, displaying devices, communication network and Internet services,” Al-Obaid said.The project also aims at expanding out-of-class activities in order to develop better students by improving their cultural and health standards, creating a spirit of competition in making innovations and encouraging them to participate in various social activities. “We have identified more than 10 programs in this category, including scientific, cultural, social and sports activities and memorization of the Qur’an and Hadith,” he said.Saudi academics and officials are in the process of setting out a 25-year strategy to develop the country’s higher education system in tune with the country’s development and job market requirements. “We have completed studies on seven major aspects of higher education with the support of research groups from different Saudi universities,” said Muhammad Al-Ouhali, director of the project.

Scientific and technological development in Saudi arab

Princess Al-Jowhara has been appointed president of the Riyadh university. “All girls colleges in different regions will be brought under separate universities,” Anqari said.Speaking about the King Abdullah education project, Education Minister Abdullah Al-Obaid said it would help the Kingdom keep pace with scientific and technological development and meet the requirements of the Education Document presented by the king to the GCC summit as well as the 8th Five-Year Development Plan. “It will also meet the hopes and aspirations of Saudi citizens,” Al-Obaid said. “We’ll continue our efforts for the development of education, making use of the successful experiments of countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, China, New Zealand, Finland, France, Ireland, Britain, Canada and the US,” he added.The project also aims at deepening Islamic values, morals and allegiance to family, society and nation, and appreciating and preserving national achievements. “There are more than 15 mechanisms to implement the project,” he said.

King Abdullah Project for the Development of Public Education

The King Abdullah Project for the Development of Public Education, which was approved by the Cabinet in February, has allocated SR4.2 billion to improve the educational environment and SR3.58 billion for extra-curricular activities.The training and development of teachers is another thrust of the project and for this purpose SR2.94 billion has been set aside. A curriculum development program will receive SR980 million. Academics and other experts are working on the project’s executive plan, which will be ready shortly.Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah instructed Education Ministry officials and academics during a meeting last year to shoulder the responsibility of teaching and training present and future generations with seriousness.In a related development, Higher Education Minister Dr. Khaled Al-Anqari disclosed plans to establish more women’s universities which will be managed by women. King Abdullah will launch the first such university in Riyadh today.

Education System Undergoing Major Overhaul in Saudi arabia

Saudi Arabia has begun a major overhaul of its education system, pumping SR11.8 billion ($3.1 billion) into the project, to ensure overall development of its students by increasing their knowledge as well as their physical, professional, psychological and intellectual capabilities.The King Abdullah Project for the Development of Public Education, which was approved by the Cabinet in February, has allocated SR4.2 billion to improve the educational environment and SR3.58 billion for extra-curricular activities.The training and development of teachers is another thrust of the project and for this purpose SR2.94 billion has been set aside. A curriculum development program will receive SR980 million. Academics and other experts are working on the project’s executive plan, which will be ready shortly.Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah instructed Education Ministry officials and academics during a meeting last year to shoulder the responsibility of teaching and training present and future generations with seriousness.In a related development, Higher Education Minister Dr. Khaled Al-Anqari disclosed plans to establish more women’s universities which will be managed by women. King Abdullah will launch the first such university in Riyadh today. Princess Al-Jowhara has been appointed president of the Riyadh university. “All girls colleges in different regions will be brought under separate universities,” Anqari said.Speaking about the King Abdullah education project, Education Minister Abdullah Al-Obaid said it would help the Kingdom keep pace with scientific and technological development and meet the requirements of the Education Document presented by the king to the GCC summit as well as the 8th Five-Year Development Plan. “It will also meet the hopes and aspirations of Saudi citizens,” Al-Obaid said. “We’ll continue our efforts for the development of education, making use of the successful experiments of countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, China, New Zealand, Finland, France, Ireland, Britain, Canada and the US,” he added.The project also aims at deepening Islamic values, morals and allegiance to family, society and nation, and appreciating and preserving national achievements. “There are more than 15 mechanisms to implement the project,” he said.Teachers will be provided with modern information technology tools. “They will also be given intensive training to help them become familiar with modern developments and changes,” he added.The ministry will carry out seven training programs for more than 400,000 teachers, focusing on their specialization, school management, educational supervision, computer science, self-development and improvement of skills. “The atmosphere in classrooms will be improved by providing modern technological facilities such as interactive boards, displaying devices, communication network and Internet services,” Al-Obaid said.The project also aims at expanding out-of-class activities in order to develop better students by improving their cultural and health standards, creating a spirit of competition in making innovations and encouraging them to participate in various social activities. “We have identified more than 10 programs in this category, including scientific, cultural, social and sports activities and memorization of the Qur’an and Hadith,” he said.Saudi academics and officials are in the process of setting out a 25-year strategy to develop the country’s higher education system in tune with the country’s development and job market requirements. “We have completed studies on seven major aspects of higher education with the support of research groups from different Saudi universities,” said Muhammad Al-Ouhali, director of the project.