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Choosing an MBA program is one of the most important decision you'll make in your life, and you want to be sure you've found a program that's right for you. The Rotman School of Management is the top business school in Canada and the biggest in terms of class size, making it the destination in Canada for global firms wishing to hire MBA students. The School is located in downtown Toronto, North America's third largest financial centre, and part of the University of Toronto, one of the world's top teaching and research universities.Canada is one of the most welcoming countries in the world when it comes to attracting international talent, and Rotman takes full advantage of its location by offering a unique three-year work visa to its students coming from oversea. Whether your goal is to launch a career in North America or gain additional work experience, there is no better place to start.In this video, current Rotman student and host Darmika Nithianandan shows us around the school and introduces us to some faculty, staff and students, who share their thoughts on what makes Rotman an innovative leader in business education.

You've been putting hours upon hours studying for your GMAT, but you can't seem to get your score to that higher level. Watch ''Getting the Last 50 Points on the GMAT'' where we explore how to boost your score to those last 50 points, and you'll find out it's not just a matter of studying harder!

The MS in Business Information Systems at The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is ideal for those who understand the value of technology and are interested in gaining the knowledge to manage it. The one-year program prepares you to lead in the ongoing technology revolution. Throughout the curriculum, the emphasis is on helping you understand how organizations can best manage technology to extract maximum strategic and tactical value. You'll learn how to manage enterprises by effectively leveraging technology in every aspect of the business process and you'll develop the latest technical skills and be well-positioned to work for a variety of organizations in exciting roles that are literally changing the world.

Why attend an MBA fair when business schools put all of their information online? We travelled to the MBA Tour's fair to speak one-on-one with 14 admissions directors from top MBA programs, who all claim that meeting with them directly can make a great impact on both sides of the application process

Starting in June 2012 the Graduate Management Admission Council or GMAT will implement a new section on the GMAT. It's called Integrated Reasoning section, and it will test a new set of skills. We interview Brian Galvin, Director of Academic Programs at Veritas Prep, and Ashok Sarathy, Vice President of the GMAT program at GMAC. Our interviewees break down the new section by discussing what to expect and help find ways to get you prepared. Tune in to hear about the new Integrated Reasoning section including question formats and study tips.

The Road to Business School is the premier forum to meet-and-greet with admissions officers and get an edge in your application. In 2010, ''the Road'' brought over 20 top business schools to seven cities for open networking sessions, admissions panels, and GMAT breakout sessions. In this MBA Admissions Panel, we hear from admissions representatives from NYU Stern, Tuck School of Business, Boston University, an UCLA Anderson.

MBA Podcaster takes you to Evanston, IL to get a behind-the-scenes view of one of the most prominent business schools in the world: Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. Join Linda Abraham, founder and president of Accepted.com, as she provides expert application advice specifc to Kellogg. Linda shares how you can put your best foot forward and how to attack each of the essay questions. You'll also learn about Kellogg's various MBA programs including the 2-year and 1-year programs. Meet current students and get to know what Kellogg looks for in candidates from the associate dean of MBA programs. If you want the insider scoop on Kellogg, you won't want to miss this!

You're planning to apply to business school but do you have a plan for applying? In this video from MBA PodTV, special guests, Tyler Cormney and Chris Aitken, co-founders of MBA Prep School share a complete work plan and application strategy for applying to business school -- from researching schools and writing your essays to acing your MBA interview. This step-by-step work plan will tell you what you need to do and when you need to do it. So, before you start filling out those applications, tune in and learn the 10 steps to getting into a top MBA.

The admissions committee is looking for the Wizard of Oz combination, you have to have brains, you have to have heart, and you have to have courage, says Betsy Massar of Master Admissions.Unlike your test scores, transcripts, or recommendation letters, your essays are the one component of your application package that you can have 100% control over. Join us as we speak with top admissions experts on tackling the personal essay. How do I start writing my essay, How should I tailor my essay for a particular school Our guests will provide you with advice and insight on translating your personal history into examples of leadership, and how to write a well-rounded and successful essay.

Join Lisbon MBA students from around the world while they study at MIT Sloan School of Management for a month-long exchange program and explain why they chose The Lisbon MBA and what kind of students are successful at the school. The Lisbon MBA is a brand new joint-venture between Nova SBE and CATOLICA-LISBON -- the leading business schools in Portugal. This partnership includes a two year part-time MBA and an International full-time MBA, in partnership with MIT's prestigious Sloan School of Management. Lisbon sits at the crossroads of cultures and has been the departure point of many magnificent journeys that helped shape the modern world.