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Is an MBA standing between you and the upper rungs of the corporate ladder? Maybe, maybe not. In this BNET feature, we dug through all the latest research, interviewed both critics and advocates, and organized our findings. Here's what you need to know before you consider heading back to B-school.

What's That MBA Really Worth?

Five Hard Truths About the Degree
To a growing number of critics, the once-golden MBA is quickly losing its luster. There's a quiet revolt brewing against MBA programs, and the barbarians at the gate aren't outsiders but rather the B-school academic elite.

Decoding the MBA Curriculum
Ever wonder what goes on behind the closed doors of graduate business schools? We've decoded a typical MBA curriculum (inspired by the one at Harvard Business School) and added a real-world perspective to let you know what's worth learning and what's a waste of your time.

What Executives Really Think of MBAs
Recruiters and managers long have touted MBA-holders as the panacea for business problems, but recently, the view within the executive ranks has become more nuanced. Here's what an assortment of experienced executives had to say about the prospect of adding an MBA to their team.

BNET Insight: Back to B-School

Three New Year's Resolutions for MBA Students
BNET's B-school blogger Jenna Miller lists the top three goals that should be part of every MBA student's survival strategy.

What You Should Know Before You Enroll
The first semester of her MBA program now complete, Jenna Miller offers three pieces of advice that she wishes she knew before she went back to grad school.

Reality Check: What to Do When a Course Seems Useless
Not every B-school class will be riveting, informative, and useful to your executive career. In fact, the occasional class may feel barely relevant, or worse, an utter waste of time. Before you write off your MBA program completely, here's why your experience is actually more important than your coursework.

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