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MBA survival - the unofficial reading list
The Ten-day MBA: A Step-by-step Guide to Mastering the Skills Taught in America's Top Business SchoolsThe Ten-day MBA: A Step-by-step Guide to Mastering the Skills Taught in America's Top Business Schools by Steven Silbiger
Buy used from: £1.60
Essential - Read this before the start of the course if possible. Each chapter serves as a great introduction to the basic concepts in each subject area.
MBA with Distinction: Developing a Systematic Approach to Success in Your Business DegreeMBA with Distinction: Developing a Systematic Approach to Success in Your Business Degree by Caroline Gatrell
Buy new: £16.24 / Used from: £15.30
Good 'How to' guide that gives hints on how to approach your study.
How to Mind Map: Make the Most of Your Mind and Learn How to Create, Organise and PlanHow to Mind Map: Make the Most of Your Mind and Learn How to Create, Organise and Plan by Tony Buzan
Buy used from: £10.00
This or any other book on mind-mapping will be useful. It really is the fastest way to summarise notes.
Key Management Models (Financial Times Series)Key Management Models (Financial Times Series) by Steven Ten Have
Buy used from: £5.62
Summarises most of the models and how to use them (especially as it gives a way to actually use McKinsey's 7-S!)
Key Management Ratios: Master the Management Metrics That Drive and Control Your Business (Financial Times (Prentice Hall))Key Management Ratios: Master the Management Metrics That Drive and Control Your Business (Financial Times (Prentice Hall)) by Ciaran Walsh
Buy used from: £8.98
Brilliant if you're not in finance - goes from basic financial statements through to evaluating investment decisions
Breakthrough Rapid ReadingBreakthrough Rapid Reading by Peter Kump
Buy used from: £7.48
Great book on rapid reading (NB important to learn not simply reading faster, but how to read articles by scanning).
Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling Technology Products to Mainstream CustomersCrossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling Technology Products to Mainstream Customers by Geoffrey A. Moore
Buy new: £9.74 / Used from: £5.50
Best book ever on product lifecycle and marketing. More practical than what's taught, but will help you see the 'Why'
Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary CompaniesBuilt to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by James C. Collins
Buy used from: £1.12
Popular and easily readable book based on good research. Simple concepts, good examples, everyone refers to it.
Strategy Safari: A Guided Tour Through the Wilds of Strategic Management (Financial Times Series)Strategy Safari: A Guided Tour Through the Wilds of Strategic Management (Financial Times Series) by Henry Mintzberg
Buy used from: £8.25
Mintzberg is very popular. if you're going to read anything by him, read this.
Getting Things Done: How to Achieve Stress-free ProductivityGetting Things Done: How to Achieve Stress-free Productivity by David Allen
Buy new: £7.27 / Used from: £3.92
BEST book ever on personal organisation. Do this and you'll stay on top of things - and you'll need it given the workload you're undertaking!