(Post) MBA Blog

We received the last of our grades back yesterday, with plenty of surprises for most I'd say.

If your thinking about a business school, then I recommend you look into the assessment technique - and steer clear of those that emphasise exams. They are pointless, I don't care how much you argue the merits of forcing people to sit down and cram and then sweat it out for a few hours in a big room.

I am so glad the Judge has a practical attitude to exams - we have about four in total - compared to other schools I could mention (who are still revising I believe!). Give me a break; those who would argue for exams: go read a book or two on learning psychology. Exams lose on all fronts, but most of all, in terms of remembering what you have learnt.

You see the great thing about getting a pack of assignments written a while ago, each with a grade-sheet attached is that in 5 minutes I can re-read any of them and be able to discuss with most the merits of stakeholder theory or various approaches to eBusiness planning, and that you can't do I'm afraid with an exam you took months ago.

Assignments give room for original investigation, properly reading around a subject and thoughtful articulation. Exams test how quickly you much stamina you have in your writing arm. I know which is more useful in the real world and I'm glad I chose the MBA that agrees.

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