Table of Content
Foreword – by invitation1500 word foreword from an internationally renowned MBA, looking at why it is important to have a business education and how an MBA has helped them in their career. Part 1 :Chapter 1 - MBA, a degree in transition General introduction to the MBA What is the current state of the degree? How is it changing? How are employers shaping what is being taught? What are employers looking for in their future leaders? State of the job market. Where can MBAs expect to work? What can MBAs expect to earn? How are business schools responding to changes? Why is this important to students?Chapter 2 - What you'll learn - core subjects Teaching methods Breakdown of the core subjects like marketing, finance, operations. What they are, what the teaching involves Review of electives How core electives relate to the skills employers need Which schools specialise in whatChapter 3 - What you'll learn - soft skills Breakdown of soft skills, like communications and leadership How they relate to what employers want Role of projects, involvement of CEOs etc in things like executive briefings mentorship etc Which schools specialise in whatChapter 4 - Different ways of taking the MBA Full-time Part-time Executive MBA Distance learningChapter 5 - What you need to be an MBA Qualifications Experience GMAT etc Admissions process FinanceChapter 6 - The other options Alternatives to an MBA: pre-experience MSc, specialist Masters, specialist MBAsChapter 7 - Executive Education Introduction Open enrolment Custom programmes Survey of executivesPart TwoChapter 8 - What to look for in a programme What are the key elements prospective students should considerChapter 9 - Full time MBA ranking Full time MBA ranking Regional breakdown MethodologyDirectory - School profiles Comprehensive matrix of information. as before. Executive education, short courses
