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Essential MBA Pre-reading
How to Write Better Essays (Palgrave Study Skills)How to Write Better Essays (Palgrave Study Skills) by Bryan Greetham
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Getting your essay skills up to scratch is vital
The Student's Guide to Writing: Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (Palgrave Study Guides)The Student's Guide to Writing: Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (Palgrave Study Guides) by John Peck
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Your writing needs to be great
Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument (Palgrave Study Guides)Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument (Palgrave Study Guides) by Stella Cottrell
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Critical thinking will help you evaluate case studies and other material, and will help your formulate good arguments
The Case Study Handbook: How to Read, Discuss, and Write Persuasively About CasesThe Case Study Handbook: How to Read, Discuss, and Write Persuasively About Cases by William C. Ellet
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The only book I found that broke down how case studies are made up and how to approach them, well worth reading
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
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Good overview of what to expect
Reading and Understanding the "Financial Times"Reading and Understanding the "Financial Times" by Mr Kevin Boakes
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Very basic introduction to finance. Not as in depth as some other books but a great starting place if you are new to finance
Accounting in a Nutshell: Accounting for the non-specialist: Accounting for the Non-specialist (In a Nutshell) (CIMA Professional Handbook)Accounting in a Nutshell: Accounting for the non-specialist: Accounting for the Non-specialist (In a Nutshell) (CIMA Professional Handbook) by Janet Walker
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Great introduction to the subject, very readable
Statistics for DummiesStatistics for Dummies by Deborah Rumsey
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If you are new to the subject reading this first will give you a strong foundation
The Adventures of an IT LeaderThe Adventures of an IT Leader by Robert D. Austin
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Summarises current thinking on IT management in an easy to read format
Use Your Head: Innovative Learning and Thinking Techniques to Fulfil Your Potential (Mind Set)Use Your Head: Innovative Learning and Thinking Techniques to Fulfil Your Potential (Mind Set) by Tony Buzan
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Good introduction to some useful study techniques. Best place to start