The authors give the most comprehensive, authoritative and compelling account yet of the troubled state of business education today and go well beyond this to provide a blueprint for the future.

Looking to pursue an MBA? The journey can be daunting, but fear not - this book is here to guide you every step of the way. With so many business schools and programs to choose from, it's important to know what you're looking for. That's where this book comes in. The authors help you understand the differences between full-time, modular, online, and executive MBAs, and provide expert advice on selecting the right program for your unique needs. But that's not all – the book also shows you how to make the most of your MBA experience, helping you to develop knowledge, skills, and personal growth. It explores the benefits of alumni associations and shows you how an MBA can be a game-changer for your career. And here's the best part - you don't need to spend a fortune on a Harvard or Stanford MBA to achieve your goals. The book introduces you to a range of high-quality MBA programs across the globe, from Europe to China, India to Latin America, that offer top-notch alternatives that won't break the bank. Whether you're a senior manager, entrepreneur, or fresh out of college, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone seeking to unlock their full potential with an MBA.

Peterson's MBA Programs provides comprehensive profiles of up-to-date information on full-time, part-time, joint-degree, Executive MBA, and online graduate programs at more than 1,000 institutions, including degrees comparable or equivalent to an MBA. A wealth of facts and figures on admission and degree requirements, entrance difficulty, postgraduate hiring rates, financial aid, and contact information for approximately 4,000 graduate-level business programs are all available within Peterson's guide. It contains informative articles such as how an MBA can advance a career, how to choose the right program and pay for it, the advantages of getting your advanced business degree abroad, information on the latest hiring and salary trends, and application tips, including guidance on how to write a winning essay. Profiles of institutions are listed alphabetically within state, province, or country, with all the fast facts an applicant needs-plus two-page narrative descriptions which contain even more in-depth information on schools.

The fully revised new edition of the international bestseller is your shortcut to business brilliance! The 80 Minute MBA is for those who want to get ahead without going back to school. A traditional MBA is for either the time-rich, very wealthy or lucky few with a generous corporate sponsor. So what happens if you want to get a hit of high-quality business inspiration without spending two years back at school? The 80 Minute MBA is the gateway to fresh thinking, in less time than it takes a standard meeting to get past coffee and donuts. The MBA-in-a-box book is old hat. Managers need the encouragement to think differently, not in the same straight lines. The 80 Minute MBA is an injection of inspiration, creative thinking and dynamic approaches which will help you see the world of business differently. Stimulating new material brings this edition right up to date with critical business thinking. Including a new chapter on the platform economy and fresh technology and social media examples, this book will energize and inspire you in equal measure.

A job-search manual that gives career seekers a systematic, tech-savvy formula to efficiently and effectively target potential employers and secure the essential first interview. The 2-Hour Job Search shows job-seekers how to work smarter (and faster) to secure first interviews. Through a prescriptive approach, Dalton explains how to wade through the Internet’s sea of information and create a job-search system that relies on mainstream technology such as Excel, Google, LinkedIn, and alumni databases to create a list of target employers, contact them, and then secure an interview—with only two hours of effort. Avoiding vague tips like “leverage your contacts,” Dalton tells job-hunters exactly what to do and how to do it. This empowering book focuses on the critical middle phase of the job search and helps readers bring organization to what is all too often an ineffectual and frustrating process.