"BusinessWeek's" Guide to the Best Business Schools (BUSINESS WEEK GUIDE TO THE BEST BUSINESS SCHOOLS) - Softcover

9780071415217: "BusinessWeek's" Guide to the Best Business Schools (BUSINESS WEEK GUIDE TO THE BEST BUSINESS SCHOOLS)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071415211 ISBN 13: 9780071415217

Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2003

Scratching your head trying to figure out whether or not to get an MBA - and where to get one if the answer sounds like a yes? You've come to the right place. Here is the 8th and most comprehensive edition yet of a book that is considered the bible for all students and observers of graduate schools of business. Hundreds of thousands of applicants have relied on earlier versions of this book for its wealth of unvarnished, tell-it-like-it-is information and analysis of the top MBA programs. Deans and recruiters use this guide as a benchmark of how well they've put their ideas and strategies in place. This completely updated new edition ranks the 50 top business schools in the United States and another seven outstanding international programs. For this new edition, BusinessWeek has increased the number of schools, students, and corporate recruiters surveyed, making its rankings stronger and more comprehensive than ever. BusinessWeek's survey methodology is exhaustive and impeccable, resulting in a guide that is authoritative and highly reliable. To create it, BusinessWeek used thousands of surveys of graduates and corporate recruiters as its primary research material. Next, the BW team interviewed hundreds of students, alumni, corporate recruiters, administrators, faculty members, and deans to gain a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the top schools. New features in this completely revised eighth edition include: An larger format - from 7 3/8 X 9 1/4 to 8-1/2 X 11. A free trial subscription to BusinessWeek. Ranking of the best business schools by region. Expanded discussion of the best ways to finance your MBA. All-new discussion of online MBAs - the pros, cons, and best options. Hundreds of thousands of prospective MBA students have already relied on versions of this guide for its wealth of information and candid picture of top business schools. The eighth edition of BusinessWeek's Guide to the Best Business Schools is a valuable asset to anyone planning to earn an MBA.

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From the Back Cover:

The top guide to leading U.S. and international business schools!

-In-depth details on the top 50 business schools in the United States and 10 international programs!
-More schools ranked than ever before!
-Candid comments from grads!
-Tips on getting into the best schools!
-The latest on the best ways to finance your MBA!
-Inside info on online MBAs the pros, cons, and best options!

"The all-time best ... the Bible for prospective students in the U.S. and abroad." The Times, London

Here's how to find the MBA program that's right for you!

Choosing an MBA program may be the most important career decision you'll ever make. How do you find the right program? What will it cost? Which schools have the programs you're looking for in management, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, or international business? What pay packages can grads expect? And do you have what it takes to get in?

For a generation of prospective MBA students, the BusinessWeek Guide to the Best Business Schools has been the trusted source for answers to these questions and more. Here is the only business school guide that delivers the latest ratings of the schools by the people who know them best nearly 17,000 recent graduates and corporate recruiters.

Bigger and better than ever, this completely revised and up-to-date guide shows how the top 50 U.S. schools stack up against one another and covers 10 international schools you might consider as well. Compare the top-ranked 30 with the 20 runners-up to see which program best meets your particular needs. Discover the strengths and weaknesses of each school in:

-Quality of teaching including the most outstanding professors at each school as rated by the students
-Curriculum innovations and niche programs you won't hear about elsewhere
-Inside tips on campus life, workload, and what to expect when you arrive
-Average test scores for admitted students
-Average starting pay for graduates, and success of placement offices in finding you your dream job

Plus, get expert advice on how to increase your GMAT scores, earn big points with your applications and written essays, find today's bargains in a quality MBA education, and much more!

About the Author:

Primary author for this 8th Edition is BusinessWeek management education editor Jennifer Merritt. Merritt, based in New York, is responsible for BusinessWeek's coverage of management education and directed the rankings project for this new edition.

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