For many executives in the current financial recession, pursuing an MBA is a way of avoiding the economic downturn at its peak, to return to the workforce later, reskilled and more employable. Globally, business schools have been reporting surging interest from managers wanting to do an MBA. Dianne Bevelander is quoted in this piece, explaining the benefits of the shortened full-time MBA programme, which allows students to earn their MBA in less time and, ideally, enjoy an even quicker return on their investment.