Beyond the MBA Hype: A Guide to Understanding and Surviving B-Schools

This books gives an honest review of MBA program and life at B-School. This books talks about the advantages and disadvantages about the MBA program, what to expect about at B-school and de-mystifies some of the jargon.It also gives an opinion when MBA may not be the best option. The author writes from his personal life experiences.I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and would recommend this book. A must read for anybody thinking for doing a MBA

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This book is extremely helpful and gives Ruminative insights which are practical and will help one to know what MBA is, what one should expect from an MBA, how should one plan his goals regarding B schools, the author has hardcore knowledge regarding this aspect as he has an MBA from Cambridge and has sailed across all tides and help students to transform their career. The book deals with practical insights and the execution of plans in detail.The first two chapters deal with what MBA is and throws light on top b schools and their application process.Chapters 3-7 deal with Networking, electives and also throws light on various career paths.The remaining chapters and appendix deal with Post MBA life, few stories revolving around alternatives of MBA, and some titbits of getting into top programs.Lay your hands on this, you won't regret it.

Hello Sameer - Just finished reading your book - ‘Beyond The MBA Hype’. Found it to be a great read. Initially it seemed like a demotivating element for someone who’s willing to consider doing an MBA, but the story line became clearer as the chapters progressed. Loved the fictional characters - Sachin - myself :) & Mitu.Having given myself a head start of 1.25 years before getting into the college, I was thinking that I have a lot of time. After going through the questions in appendix, it seems even this head start isn’t enough.Your perspectives will help a lot of MBA aspirants to consider things which are often ignored completely. I’ll wear my introspection hat and ask those questions to myself, so that I can be better ready for the times to come.Thanks a bunch for such a lovely book. You’re a guiding light to the students in this world of darkness where the majority of consultants are in a constant lookout for money minting machines in the form of less aware aspirants.God bless you!ThanksNikhil

Good book, can be finished in a day and then you can contemplate about doing MBA or not.It is bit focused on doing an international MBA. Doesn't speak much about the one year MBA programme that is focused on working professionals. This is understandable as author is putting his own real experience.Overall a good book, I would recommend it.