The Official M B A Handbook

This handbook is designed as a 'one-stop shop' for anyone looking to embark on an MBA. It contains key information on everything from funding to course content and job prospects.

The MBA market is expanding and changing as business schools and universities seek to respond to the global economic trends and the long-term effects of e-commerce. The huge variety of programmes increases the need for information for all applicants. The Official MBA Handbook continues to address the needs of all prospective MBA students, helping to answer the question 'Why do an MBA? through to choosing a school and financing study. This year one focus will be on the specific needs of women and overseas students in the MBA market. Written in conjunction with the Association of MBA's, this essential Guide has been fully updated for 2005/2006 MBA Programmes.

This guide has been updated for the 2003/2004 programmes and takes a look at how the MBA is changing in light of the current business world. It contains key information on everything from funding to course content and job prospects.

"An absolutely vital resource for anyone doing an MBA. It will help you at every stage: before, during and after your MBA." Alex Elferink, MBA student at Cass Business School, City University ''I found the book invaluable in helping me to prepare for my own MBA studies and have always recommended it to prospective students wishing to embark on postgraduate studies in business and management." - Daniel Ganly, MBA Director, Oxford Brookes University. Undertaking any postgraduate management study is a big investment on many levels. The MBA Handbook, fifth edition explains what will be expected from you on a personal, professional and academic level and is designed to prepare and support you throughout your studies. The book is clearly structured and simply written around the following sections: Pre-course preparation - Decide which qualification is right for you and plan your time and your funds. Check your study skills are up to scratch and recognise your own strengths and areas for improvement. Studying - Familiarise yourself with all forms of teaching and assessment used on your course. Find out what your lecturers are looking for and learn how to boost your grades. Beyond your Masters - Reassess your objectives and your options and learn how to make the most of your new opportunities. This successful text has been thoroughly updated to include coverage of video conferencing, GMAT and problem-based learning. Features of this new edition include: Activities, examples and exercises in every chapter to help evaluate progress and put ideas into practice. Completely revised chapter on projects and dissertations which features an expanded section on methodologies and new material on plagiarism, internal consultancy, and electronic searches. Extended coverage of issues relating to EFL and ESL students. Dedicated chapter on 'Using Numbers' with worked examples of maths problems to help clarify and explain key mathematical techniques and applications. Helpfiles to assist with grammar, mathematics and spelling. Visit the updated and expanded companion website for The MBA Handbook, fifth edition at www.booksites.net/cameron for worksheets, and self-assessment quizzes. "An invaluable source of guidance to my MBA success with articles carefully placed to complement the skillsets that are required for a rigorous programme like this - I would say that this is the most-used book during the MBA study" Lakshmi Ishwar, Director, Guardian Risk Advisors (P) Ltd, Bangalore Sheila Cameron has worked for the Open University Business School since its inception. She has been involved in its MBA programme since its earliest design stages in a variety of roles, including a period as MBA Director.

The MBA Handbook is the definitive, companion, skills support guide and reference handbook for all students studying for their MBA.