Publisher's Synopsis
The interest in management education is growing as business recognizes that management expertise is crucial for survival. In response, educational establishments are offering a wider variety of courses and modes of delivery. In parallel to this, Pitman, in conjunction with the Association of Masters in Business Administration, have published this ninth edition of the independent Guide to Business Schools.;This guide offers more than ever before on MBA programmes in the UK, continental Europe, the United States and beyond.;Part 1 contains advice on selecting courses and schools, submitting an application and financing study. Part 2 contains state-of-the-art articles of interest to applicants, employers and headhunters alike, which address the objectives of management education and the growth of business school programmes in an increasingly competitive environment. Part 3 makes up the bulk of the Guide and is an alphabetical listing of business schools worldwide which offer top-level management courses. This reference section is more than a simple record of schools: it offers qualitative information on the essential characteristics of each institution, its environment, its aims and "philosophy", so that the reader can make a better informed choice of school.;This guide is designed for prospective MBA applicants. It should also be useful for educational, training and personnel officers.
