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This accessible, step-by-step guide to mastering the skills taught in America's top business schools has been a backlist perennial since publicatio... read full description

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Jan 06, 2012
Thomas rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I have my MBA and this book is a great reference source. Courses are taught in an MBA program in a way that feels like you are trying to drinking from a fire hydrant. There is so much information thrown at you that retention is at a minimum. You do not need an MBA to read or understand this book. Written for a broad audience with differing academic backgrounds.
Aug 01, 2010
Sean rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This book is the best business school primer out there (although, there isn't much competition). Silbiger has brought the complexity of B-school courses down to a much more approachable level. However, when tackling this book, it helps if you have taken at least an introductory economics, finance, and accounting class. You will gain much more from the reading.
Jul 02, 2009
Yap rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The best business book I have ever read! This book covers the essence of a MBA atthe world's top universities like Harvard and Stanford.Its content ranges from marketing to finance and even basic business law. Suitable for those wanting to pursue a MBA or even graduates who want to review what they have learnt in the fast-paced two year MBA course.
Dec 31, 2010
Gohary rated it: 5 of 5 stars
MBA in a nutshell !!
Who wouldn't want that?
The book is a masterpiece, providing the fundamentals of the MBA study in an easy way for readers with non-business study backgrounds.
A must have guide if you are willing to study to give you the main basics, or if you just like me want to know how things in business administration go.
Jun 23, 2011
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Apr 12, 2010
Natasha rated it: 3 of 5 stars
concise overview of the basic concepts learned during the MBA program.
Oct 09, 2011
Ronald rated it: 4 of 5 stars
this book is a must read for those of you who still deciding whether to take a MBA degree or not. here Steven describe the 10 main thing that you'll learn on MBA classes. don't expect something deep inside this book. all the chapter in this book only talk about a topic in general. overall this book is excelent there is a lot of diagram and real world case study. so it will be easy to read
Mar 13, 2011
Raul rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Originally, I planned to pursue an MBA, but that changed over time. However, even if I don't plan an MBA anymore (I'm more geared towards pursuing an MA/PhD), this book is very useful to anyone who wants to understand business, is working, or is a business student, whether in college or grad school.

The chapters that I like in this books are Organizational Behavior, Marketing, and Quantitative Analysis.

Apr 20, 2008
Kimberly rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This is was a good overview of business principles. The writing is clear and the explanations various concepts are decent. Does it take the place of an MBA- probably not, as mastery of the concepts generally comes from discussion and practical experience. I do think is a good review of some of the classes that I have taken.
Dec 07, 2011
Gary rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I wish I could recommend this for all my friends but ultimately this is for those who would want to have an overview knowledge of the MBA degree. So if that is you, this is a great book to start your quest.
Aug 01, 2008
Terrance rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This was a good book to read, definately as a refresher to business school. The concepts they cover may seem a bit foreign to those outside the business world, or without a business degree, but would likely be helpful if you were going for your MBA.
Jan 09, 2009
Mugo rated it: 3 of 5 stars
this books gives a sneek preview of what is learnt in those hallowed mba courses. .. i read it to get a better understanding of the workings of the corporate world..and now i do! maybe one day i will take the course.
Jul 20, 2009
Jeff rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I posted a long review of this book (as it pertains to programming) on my blog: http://www.moserware.com/2009/07/just-en...
Jan 26, 2011
Gyuri rated it: 5 of 5 stars
It was a great quick overview of MBA studies. I recommend this book to everyone who wants to get closer to understanding how business works.
Dec 01, 2008
Todd rated it: 5 of 5 stars
extremely useful and insightful to someone who has never takin a business class, yet wants to know the jist.
Aug 28, 2007
Aditi rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Concise and relevant.
Jan 05, 2011
Nora added it
Very Brief introduction, a must read before applying to MBA classes
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Tash rated it: 4 of 5 stars
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