Contribute to ThinkMBA: Editorial Submission Guidelines

Our Editorial Approach

At ThinkMBA, we believe that choosing an MBA is one of the most significant career investments professionals make.

Our editorial mission is to provide clear, credible, and balanced perspectives that help readers evaluate programs, understand career pathways, and assess the long-term return on business education.

We prioritise articles that provide:

• practical insights for prospective MBA students
• thoughtful analysis of business education trends
• real-world career perspectives from industry leaders
• balanced, evidence-based commentary

Articles should aim to inform rather than promote.

Topics We Are Currently Seeking

We particularly welcome contributions that address emerging trends and practical decision-making for MBA candidates.

Topics currently of interest include:

MBA Decision-Making

• How to choose the right MBA program
• Evaluating the return on investment of an MBA
• MBA vs specialised master’s degrees
• Part-time vs full-time MBA

MBA Applications

• Admissions strategies and common mistakes
• Writing effective MBA essays
• Preparing for MBA interviews
• Advice from admissions consultants

Scholarships & Financing

• MBA scholarships for international students
• Funding strategies for business school
• Employer-sponsored MBA programs
• Financing an MBA without large student debt

Career Outcomes

• Career transitions after an MBA
• Which MBA programs lead to the strongest career outcomes
• Industry pathways for MBA graduates
• Entrepreneurship after business school

Future Leadership & Business Trends

• AI and technology in leadership development
• Innovation and entrepreneurship education
• Global leadership skills
• The future of business education

Article Format & Submission Requirements

To maintain a consistent editorial standard, we ask contributors to structure their submissions according to the format below.

Article Length

Typical article length:

800–1,200 words

Recommended Article Structure

Section	Recommended Length	Purpose
Headline	8–14 words	Clear and engaging title
One-Sentence Teaser	18–25 words	Short summary highlighting the article’s key idea
Introduction	80–120 words	Provide context and explain why the topic matters
Main Article	800–1,200 words	Core insights and analysis
Conclusion (optional)	60–100 words	Final takeaway or perspective
Author Bio	40–60 words	Author role and expertise

Subheadings should appear approximately every 200–300 words to improve readability.

Writing Style

ThinkMBA articles should be written in a clear, professional, and accessible style suitable for a global audience.

We encourage contributors to:

✔ focus on practical insights and actionable advice
✔ support ideas with examples or experience
✔ write in an engaging and balanced tone

Avoid:

✘ promotional language
✘ excessive academic jargon
✘ overly technical writing

Links and References

Relevant external sources may be included where appropriate.

However:

• links should support the article’s analysis
• promotional linking to specific companies or services should be avoided

Images, Tables & Figures

Authors may include up to two charts, tables, or exhibits where relevant.

All images must:

• be original or used with permission
• include appropriate source attribution

Author Information

Each submission should include:

Author Bio

Length: 40–60 words

The bio should briefly describe:

• the author’s current role
• organisation or institution
• relevant expertise

Example:

Jane Smith is Associate Dean of MBA Programs at Global Business School. Her work focuses on leadership development, MBA admissions strategy, and the future of management education.

Author Photo

Please include a high-resolution headshot.

Minimum width: 1000 pixels

Editorial Review

All submissions are subject to editorial review.

Articles may be edited for:

• clarity and readability
• length and structure
• alignment with ThinkMBA’s editorial standards

Due to the volume of submissions we receive, please allow 2–3 working days for an initial response from our editorial team.

Benefits of Contributing to ThinkMBA

ThinkMBA offers contributors the opportunity to share insights with a global audience of professionals considering business education.

Contributors benefit from:

✔ exposure to a global audience of MBA applicants and professionals
✔ association with a trusted platform focused on business education insights
✔ the opportunity to share expertise and perspectives on emerging trends
✔ increased professional visibility within the international MBA community

Many of our contributors include business school leaders, admissions experts, career advisors, and industry professionals.

How to Submit

If you have an idea or article you would like to contribute, we would be pleased to hear from you.

📩 Please send your submission to:

editors@think-mba.com

Please include:

• article manuscript (Word document preferred)
• author bio
• author headshot
• any images or figures (if applicable)

Our Commitment to Editorial Integrity

ThinkMBA is committed to maintaining high editorial standards and intellectual integrity.

Articles must represent the original work and perspectives of the author, and any use of external sources should be appropriately referenced.

We reserve the right to decline submissions that do not align with our editorial standards or audience focus.