MBA In A Day: What You Would Learn At Top-Tier Business Schools (If You Only Had The Time!) |  | Author: Steven Stralser
Publisher: Wiley
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Media: Hardcover
Pages: 320
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.2
ISBN: 0471680540
Dewey Decimal Number: 658
UPC: 723812698707
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ASIN: 0471680540
Publication Date: September 24, 2004
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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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 Also serves as great inspiration if you ever thought about doing your MBA December 30, 2005
ACD
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
The hidden gem in this book, for those of you who don't have formal business education and always wondered whether the MBA was attainable for you, is that this book actually serves a wonderful second purpose. MBA in a Day allows you to "kick the tires", giving you a high-level overview of what you 'should' expect to cover during MBA study. Having read this book, I found the inspiration to learn more; as such I have enrolled in the MBA program where I already completed a masters in IT.
My only issue with MBA in a Day is that I would have loved to have seen a chapter on Entrepreneurship-- which would be relevant to certain MBA-wannabes (like me), as well as the existing professionals (the main audience of the book) hoping to launch their own private practices.
Neverthelesss, Dr. Stralser presents a wide variety of topics (including HR, Organizational Behaviour, Leadership, Ethics, Accounting/Finance, Economics, Marketing, Project Management, IS and Quality Management) in such an approachable way, making seemingly daunting subject matter easy to digest and appreciate.
A definite buy, I am glad I picked up this book.... if you are thinking about doing your MBA, you should too.
Perfect for anyone December 10, 2004
Anuj
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
In my case the book was a great refresher having graduated over 3 years ago with a Business Adm. Major in college.
For anyone unfamiliar with basic business concepts (Theory) this book is a practical & simple guide to learning the basics.
For other's like me it's a great reference tool and refresher if you've been away from the books for a while.
I'm planning to go to B-School this fall and I feel a little more comfortable now- knowing that the material is fresh in my mind.
The book is easy to understand, well written and logically compiled. I would definitely recommend anyone searching for a business concepts book to give this book a shot.
Easy and Substantial June 25, 2006
Jusuf Hariman (Australia)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I find this book very easy to read. It is fraught with valuable, profound, substantial insights. It will rapidly acquaintance people who are not yet familar with MBA topics and it will solidify the knowledge of veterans in these issues. So, either way you win. Also, even though this book is intended mainly for service providers (doctors, lawyers), it can be easily extrapolated to any managerial work at whatever stage. Dr Jusuf Hariman, Manuscript Assessor, Fellowship of Australian Writers.
Amazing book November 6, 2009
Jose Davi Furlan (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
An amazing reading truly recommended. It is not a kind of a technical book for MBA students, rather a guide to the most important issues we face on our day-to-day administration or business activities. Even if you are already a MSc or MBA accredited, this book is worth a visit
 Too little February 7, 2007
Mr. Judgemental (Japan)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Goes a mile wide and an inch deep. I would rather the same book but each chapter by an expert in that area with a lesson/example.
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