September 1, 2006

Applications Rise at Business Schools

By MARTIN VAN DER WERF

Applications for graduate business programs increased last year at most universities in the United States and around the world, continuing an upward trend after two years of steep declines.

The increase stems primarily from the rising number of women and international students seeking business degrees, says a report based on a survey by the Graduate Management Admission Council.

A spokesman for the council, Bob Ludwig, said the popularity of the M.B.A. was being fueled by

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