What it takes to be a hedge-fund manager

A degree in a numerate subject like business, economics, accounting or maths is a good fit. An MSc could also be beneficial as could a CFA.

Learning from the Best at Duke

Professor Vivek Wadhwa, who is head of Research at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Research Commercialization at Duke University, has been tested in the real world. He not only fought back from a heart attack and ouster from his company but also left it (after returning it to high ground) to change tracks and teach.

University of Southampton launches The Business School Summer Programme

The programme provides students with an opportunity to stay at the elite Russell Group University for two weeks & learn from its celebrated academia.

Straight Talk: Why are there no women at the IITs?

The IITs and other STEM field institutions are showing an excessive gender imbalance. Dr. Pushkar examines this structural inequality in Indian and international academia and urges corrections.

An Insider′s Look at the Illinois Institute of Technology

Neil Bhandari, a Computer Science major at Illinois Tech, gives readers a look at the college which ranks on Forbes Top 25 STEM Colleges list.

5 Simple Tips to Cracking the GATE

GATE is a tough exam, and there are no shortcuts to success. But, BrainGain Magazine brings you 5 simple tips to ace the test.

A simple guide to the higher education system in Germany

What’s the difference between a ‘university’ and a ‘university of applied science’? Can international students get scholarships? Do you need to know German? Do you need to take the GRE?

What to do with a Degree in Engineering

Lots of people seem to become engineers - but it is actually a great path to developing your technical and analytical skills, if you're good at mathematics and don't know what you want to do with your future career yet.

"The interest in autonomous driving is exploding," Toronto professor on the university′s latest online offering

Are you an engineering student? Here’s a course that can help you turn science fiction into fact!

Transfer to Hofstra University - a move in the right direction

Hofstra considers transfer candidates on a rolling basis, and encourages prospective students to apply early, especially if they are interested in campus housing and scholarships. It offers comprehensive academic advisement before course registration and throughout the Hofstra experience