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The 30 Day MBA demonstrates that going to business school is not the only way to acquire an MBA skill set - and that there are ways to gain the same knowledge, while saving both time and money. This book covers the essential elements and core disciplines in a top MBA program. The subjects covered include accounting, business history, business law, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics and social responsibility, finance, marketing, operations, organizational behavior, personal development, quantitative and qualitative research and strategy. This practical guide also incorporates external reading and resources, online library and information sources, case examples and links to online self-assessment tests to help readers keep track of their learning achievements.

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• ISBN13: 9780749454128
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• Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Summarises the essentials of top American business school education.

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This revised and updated edition of the classic MBA guide provides a complete explanation of what top schools look for, plus a step-by-step guide to the entire application process. Included are more than a hundred successful essays and in-depth advice from more than 30 admissions directors. In addition, this guide shows applicants how to: - Develop an optimal marketing strategy - Assess and upgrade their credentials - Choose the right program - Write high-quality essays - Choose and then manage recommenders - Ace interviews - Prepare for business school and get the most out of it

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Surefire Strategies for Getting Into the Top MBA Programs Now with new and expanded information on international MBA programs, comprehensive rankings of the leading schools, and new interviews with admissions officers, How to Get Into the Top MBA Programs provides a complete overview of what the top schools look for. This book features a step-by-step guide to the entire application process with in-depth advice from more than thirty admissions directors. It shows you how to: • Develop your optimal marketing strategy • Assess and upgrade your credentials • Choose the programs that are right for you • Write quality essays for maximum impact • Choose and manage your recommenders • Ace your interviews Prepare for business school and get the most out of your program once you go.

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• ISBN13: 9780735204508
• Condition: New
• Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Getting into graduate business school has become an increasingly competitive and complicated process. Each year approximately 100,000 applications are sent to top schools. Written by two current MBA students who successfully gained admission into multiple schools, Your MBA Game Plan provides a strategic framework for putting together winning applications. Your MBA Game Plan helps you navigate the application process by providing detailed analyses of every application component including: --GMAT --TOEFL --Essays --Recommendations --Interview --Data sheets --Transcript --Resume Essays and other application samples are provided to highlight strategies that successful applicants have employed to get into top schools. Your MBA Game Plan also demonstrates how to assemble a document that crystallizes your application strategy. Finally, this book shows you how to apply application strategy to 30 top schools. With Your MBA Game Plan in hand you will be well positioned to gain admission to the top business schools.

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Expert advice helps you get into the business school of your choiceEarning an MBA from a leading business school can be an important career boost. But first you have to get accepted. This straight-talking guide is dedicated to helping you conquer the business school admission process. Here, Phil and Carol Carpenter show you, step-by-step, how to confidently develop your own winning marketing campaign, including: Tips on matching your strengths and interests with those of your target schools Candid interviews with admissions directors and alumni Advice on writing focused, persuasive essays Twenty actual applicant essays on frequently asked topics —with frank evaluations of why these essays worked Ratings of the top programs from U.S. News & World Report "This easy-to-read guide demystifies the MBA admissions process. It provides a detailed and useful strategy for all MBA applicants by illustrating ways in which applicants can exert control and influence over the process." — "Candid and comprehensive...the Carpenters write with the voice of experience and share practical knowledge rather than generalized suggestions." —Jon Megibow, Director of Admissions University of Virginia, Darden Graduate School of Business Administration

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The same critical information top business schools teach Based on Professor Stralser's popular seminar series, MBA in a Day? is specifically designed for the busy professional (physician, attorney, architect, nonprofit executive, etc.) or entrepreneur/small business owner, who needs to know about the "business-side" of their practice, organization or business. With comprehensive coverage of vital business topics, important concepts and proven strategies taught at top graduate schools, this handy book offers a complete business education without the hassle of enrolling in an MBA program. Divided into four sections covering management and policy; economics, finance, and accounting; marketing; and systems and processes; this straightforward guide is easy to navigate and simple to use. Packed with illustrative examples, helpful anecdotes, and real-world case studies, this commonsense guide covers everything busy professionals would learn at the very best business schools-if they only had the time. Steven Stralser, PhD (Phoenix, AZ), is Clinical Professor and Managing Director, The Global Entrepreneurship Center at Thunderbird: The American Graduate School of International Management and founder and CEO of The Center for Professional Development, Inc., an organization dedicated to post-graduate training and education of today's professionals.

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• ISBN13: 9780471680543
• Condition: New
• Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Expert guidance to help you write the essay that gets you accepted by the best business schools If you're applying to a business school these days, you need more than good grades, high GMAT scores, and an impressive resume. You need to write attention-grabbing essays that express your individuality, identify your goals, and play up your talents and strengths. Written by a renowned admissions consultant who has helped applicants get accepted into the nation's top schools, this all-in-one guide will show you what today's top-level admissions offices are looking for. Filled with clear guidelines, insider tips, and winning samples, it will lead you through every step of the application essay process. You'll learn how to organize and structure your writing, avoid common pitfalls, and market yourself like a pro. The book includes: The 8 most common essay questions--and how to answer them 22 actual essays by successful applicants to top schools Interactive exercises and self-quizes to guide you in the right direction Self-marketing strategies to highlight your individual talents Candid insights from admissions officers at top-ranked business schools

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Top MBA programs reject more than 80 percent of the applicants. When trying to beat the tough business school competition, how do you know what will get you fast-tracked to the "yes" pile (or the dreaded "no" pile)? No insider is better suited to set you on the right track than Chioma Isiadinso, a former Harvard Business School MBA Admissions Board Member and the founder of Expartus, an admissions consulting firm specializing in helping candidates get into the top MBA programs. The Best Business Schools' Admissions Secrets is the ultimate collection of insider advice, direct from one of the country's toughest admissions boardrooms. Centered around the concept of branding yourself, Isiadinso covers all the essential topics you need to master to stay ahead, including: Understanding the admissions criteria Essay essentials Resumes and professional records How to nail the interview Critical mistakes to avoid And much more No other business school admissions advice guide can claim this level of authority. The Best Business Schools' Admissions Secrets is sure to give you the edge you need to shine in the eyes of admissions boards everywhere. (20080815)

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• ISBN13: 9781402212130
• Condition: New
• Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed