The Portable MBA Hardcover – Illustrated, May 3, 2010

Unfortunately it was already dated, but that is not the fault of the seller.

My first Portable MBA book was in Marketing and I learned quite a bit by reading and studying this book. So much so that it leap-frogged me way ahead of others in my department who had college degrees.I am NOT a strong proponent of college degrees, but I am a strong proponent on education, and the MBA Series of books are excellent for those who have no time for traditional college courses.The Portable MBA can give anyone a strong advantage, even to those who intend to go to college and are not sure as to which discipline they wish to pursue, whether it be accounting, finance, economics, marketing, whatever.The Portable MBA - Fifth Edition is an excellent primer into each one of these subjects and more, this book definitely covers all the basics of business.Trust me, if you plan on getting an MBA, read and study this book before you begin your official course of study, and you will leap ahead of everyone else in your class.If you are starting your own business and have no time for a college curriculum, then get this book and bury yourself in it. You will NOT regret it.Good Luck!

If i knew this book before my MBA, could be better my class researches and class works. Recommended for all students that need learn about subjects like marketing, finances, HR and others disciplines and students that finished or still studying in a MBA.

I hold an MBA and I've got to tell you, if you want to save yourself thousands of dollars and get an edge, this book needs to have a place on your desk. Well written, covering many aspects of an MBA curriculum, along with a few features not covered in business school, this book will propell your career.

Keep it on my desk. Great to pick up at lunch and read a couple pages. Bosses love to see that as well

Anyone who needs concise info and plain language for business needs this book. I bought my first copy years ago and use it frequently.

This book takes the main principles from 16 mba subjects and condenses them into 1 chapter each. Good read, if you are looking to brush up on Business School fundamentals.

This resource worked for me; I don't have MBA but I understood all of it. Thanks author.