Featured on The Times of India bestsellers list
Title: Beyond The MBA Hype
A Guide To Understanding And Surviving B-Schools
Author: Sameer Kamat
Publisher: HarperCollins
Price: Rs 99 / $9.99 (Amazon) | Rs 299 (Flipkart)
Synopsis: Written for the working executive as well as the fresh graduate, this freewheeling guide takes you by the hand on the complete international MBA journey.
What the experts are saying: Media reviews
“…Kamat systematically and effectively, demolishes the notion that an MBA is a magic wand that will change your life…the book destroys the myth of the invincible MBA…” – Mail Today
“A book that can set you on an effective path to sell yourself well (for MBA programs)” – The Hindu – Business Line
What it is all about
Whether you are an employee looking for a change in your job profile or a fresh graduate looking for a secure financial future, an MBA degree is often seen as a silver bullet. Alas, the reality is that the MBA system isn’t all shiny and perfect.
In this guide, admission consultant Sameer Kamat, an MBA from the University of Cambridge and founder of MBA Crystal Ball tells you home truths that no school website or consultant will ever tell you, including the following:
*Are you cut out for an MBA in the first place?
*How to choose an appropriate school and how to apply.
*What to expect in the classroom.
*Which skills are required in the business world?
*What are the likely job prospects after you graduate?
This book will not just help you embark on your MBA journey with more clarity, it will save you time and money, and, most importantly, direct you to your career goals.
What the readers are saying: Online reviews
“…can be rightly regarded as ‘A Comprehensive Solution‘ for those who have a dream, for a better career, for a better lifestyle…plan to invest that minimal amount of money into this book because it can surely be THE GAME CHANGER.” – Aakash Chhablani
“…Despite the fact that the author himself can be identified as a stakeholder in the MBA industry, he has refrained from presenting an over-optimistic view about what an international MBA means for an individual…” – Prashanta Chettri
“…Though I have been researching Business Schools and the admissions process for a year now, this book showed me how I was thinking within a box…” – Gopi Krishna
“…It is usually said that one should not judge a book by its cover. But with this book, what you see is what you get: A simply written, no-nonsense guide to demystifying B-schools…And as promised, a time and money saver…if you answer the questions truthfully, can even help with deep introspection.” – Zoya M
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