Easy access to the essential knowledge and skills of a top-level M.B.A. program--without having to attend a lectureWhat the Best MBAs Know provides professionals who don't have the coveted M.B.A. designation with the skills and knowledge taught in today's finest programs. Professors from Stanford, MIT, Northwestern, and other influential programs contribute detailed chapters on broad-scope topics such as strategy, functional areas including accounting, and key disciplines from managerial economics to decision analysis.The resulting application-based book gives readers complete mastery over the most important concepts of an M.B.A. education, leveling the playing field between M.B.A. and non-M.B.A. professionals. Organized according to the subject matter of the core M.B.A. curriculum, this unique and valuable book features: Fascinating boxes discussing real-world situations and applicationsCompanion website with interactive exercises, key links, and moreFocused review questions and exercises for each chapter and areaContributors Charles P. Bonini, Graduate School of Business, Stanford UniversityLeslie K. Breitner, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of WashingtonRichard J. Lutz, Warrington College of Business Administration at the University of FloridaSteven L. McShane, Graduate School of Management at the University of Western AustraliaSteven Nahmias, Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara UniversityStephen A. Ross, Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDaniel F. Spulber, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

Easy access to the essential knowledge and skills of a top-level M.B.A. program--without having to attend a lectureWhat the Best MBAs Know provides professionals who don't have the coveted M.B.A. designation with the skills and knowledge taught in today's finest programs. Professors from Stanford, MIT, Northwestern, and other influential programs contribute detailed chapters on broad-scope topics such as strategy, functional areas including accounting, and key disciplines from managerial economics to decision analysis.The resulting application-based book gives readers complete mastery over the most important concepts of an M.B.A. education, leveling the playing field between M.B.A. and non-M.B.A. professionals. Organized according to the subject matter of the core M.B.A. curriculum, this unique and valuable book features: Fascinating boxes discussing real-world situations and applicationsCompanion website with interactive exercises, key links, and moreFocused review questions and exercises for each chapter and areaContributors Charles P. Bonini, Graduate School of Business, Stanford UniversityLeslie K. Breitner, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of WashingtonRichard J. Lutz, Warrington College of Business Administration at the University of FloridaSteven L. McShane, Graduate School of Management at the University of Western AustraliaSteven Nahmias, Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara UniversityStephen A. Ross, Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDaniel F. Spulber, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University