WHICH MBA?: A critical guide to the world's best MBAs (16th Edition) (Paperback)

~ George Bickerstaffe (Author)

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"...one of the better guides" - "The Guardian" The 16th edition of "Which MBA?", the comprehensive and authoritative guide to choosing the ideal MBA, reflects the ever-increasing range of options in the business education marketplace, away from one-size-fits-all approach to diversity and choice. This 16th helps the reader understand the range of options available in executive education and what sort of program would be most appropriate to their goals and constraints. "Which MBA "offers""an unbiased and detailed assessment of MBA programs worldwide. It also features a first ever ranking of distance-learning programs, a rapidly growing sector.

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Preface The 11th edition of Which MBA? contains all the regular features that have made it such an invaluable guide for prospective MBA students and anyone interested in the MBA scene. These include coverage of the best full-time, part-time and distance-learning programmes around the world, a review of the progress of the MBA degree and some thoughts about where it might be heading (Chapter 1). There are also comments from four eminent MBA holders revealing when and why they studied for the degree and the effect it has had on their business lives (Chapter 2). Most chapters have comments from students attending MBA courses during 1999 and recent graduates that give a feel for the realities of business school life. The 11 years of Which MBA? have coincided with a dramatic rise in the popularity of MBA programmes around the world. They have also reflected the highs and lows that show how closely the MBA is linked to the business cycle. In the late 1980s, for example, when the guide was first published, MBA programmes and business schools were basking in the success engendered by the strong economic performance of that decade. By the early 1990s interest in the degree was flagging as the worldwide economic recession had an adverse effect on recruitment rates. As economies, especially that of the US, strengthened in the mid-1990s, so did MBA recruitment and admission applications. The end of the 20th century appears to be another golden age for MBA students. The degree itself has also become more credible and more important. It is increasingly a prerequisite for any serious management job, and, as has always been the case, where you study for your MBA matters just as much as having one. Which MBA? aims to help readers decide which business school to attend and which programme to choose. The philosophy of Which MBA? is that there is no "best" school, only a school that is best for a particular individual. This is why there is no league-table ranking within the guide. In Chapter 3, however, some useful comparisons between schools are made, using data from the Which MBA? 1999 survey of business schools and MBA students and graduates. In the introductory chapters and the directory entries for each school, Which MBA? sets out to answer some of the basic questions every prospective MBA student should ask. These include the following.

What is an MBA? Do I need to take one? What sort should I take? Where should I take it? Will it get me a better job? What is it like? Can I afford it? It is not easy either to choose an MBA programme or to be accepted by a top-ranked business school. We hope that this guide provides relevant information and advice to make the process a little easier. George Bickerstaffe August 1999 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 568 pages
• Publisher: FT Press; 16 edition (March 19, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0273695363
• ISBN-13: 978-0273695363
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #879,300 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thorough overview of MBA programs outside of the US, September 24, 1998

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This review is from: Which MBA?: A Critical Guide to the World's Best Programs Tenth Edition (Paperback)

This book is a godsend to anyone contemplating one of the many top-notch MBA programs outside of the US. Bickerstaffe doesn't attempt to "rank" the schools, which seems to be the only way anymore that the US programs are described in the guidebooks. Instead, he provides factual information often difficult to locate anywhere else. I was surprised to find a book like this existed. Great find.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars for people who want some information on MBA outside US, April 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Which MBA?: A Critical Guide to the World's Best Programmes (11th Edition) (Paperback)

Do not expect some key information about Harvard, Wharton or NYU. This book just lists about 200 MBA with a quick overview (2 pages) on each. If you want to apply to an MBA in Australia or in China, this book can give you all the basic information you need to know.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "WHICH MBA?" provides valuable information on MBA programs., March 9, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Which MBA: A Critical Guide to the World's Best Programs (Paperback)

"WHICH MBA?" is a valuable source of information for understanding the student composition and curriculums of MBA programmes all over the world. I appreciated Bickerstaffe's focus on European programmes. Often it is very difficult to find information on programmes outside the U.S. "WHICH MBA?" does not attempt to rank MBA programmes or assess thier reputation. It merely provides facts.