What should I read to get ready for B-School?

SigGolfer

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for good MBA primers/prep books? I was thinking about getting The Complete MBA for Dummies, just to brush up before school starts. Does anyone else have any other recommendations? Also, please let me know whether you are an MBA student already. Thanks!

parore26 · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:24 am Post subject:

Try this site: www.mbagym.com. There are also a bunch of videos on: http://www.ft.com/businesseducation/isb . In addition, if you find yourself on the beach - here are some light recommendations: http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/may2007/bs20070528_071295.htm?chan=search

Also search Business Week for MBA reading. There is a huge list of professors and their recommendations. Very helpful, if you plan on taking their classes in the Fall Wink

As for me. I'd suggest these books:
1) Fooled By Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
2) Monkey Business
3) Liar's Poker
4) Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
5) The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

SigGolfer · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:39 am Post subject:

Thanks a lot. Those seem like some pretty good resources. Through my own research, I found www.knowthis.com. The site is all about marketing, but it seems like a pretty good resource too. Any other thoughts/recommendations would be appreciated.

dmagnia · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:36 pm Post subject:

SigGolfer... I should have know Sigma Chi's don't know how to conduct research, especially one that has served in the militia Smile

Have you asked Olin if they have any pre term programs? or if they have any suggestions as far as resources are concerned?

Hey and that argument you had on the businessweek forums was hilarious!

MBAPodcaster · Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:36 pm Post subject:

Here are some more recs:

* How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
* Winning by Jack Welch
* The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman
* Freakanomics by Steven Levitt and Steven Dubner
* Songbook by Nick Hornby

We also did a show/podcast on books to read for MBAs called "MBA Must Reads: Experts Share Their Top Recommendations on the Books that will Prepare You for Your Application, Business School and Your Career Beyond School".

Also, if you're planning on getting up to speed on your quant skills for bschool, check out MBAMath.com