Prospective or Current MBA? Entrepreneur? Manager? Executive?
MBA Depot is designed for all those interested in business, not just current or future MBAs.
Since 1999, I have searched the Web looking for articles, tools and resources to aid your study or your ongoing business career.
Below is a look at what the site offers.
— Jeff Blum, Editor
Ongoing Learning
Best-of-Web Articles & Links
Looking for the best business articles and resources? We have combed the Web to bring you the noteworthy, not the noise. You can see a list of the publications or a list of the authors we have included to date.
Recommended Business Books
I know the best-of-web articles will keep you busy, but don't forget the paper press. I've collected the best business books ever published.
See more of our 1220 recommended books
Business Case Studies
Case studies are the core learning tools at most MBA programs but you don't need to be an active student to benefit from them. Take a look at the various online business cases I have collected as well as some useful links to different case study repositories.
See more of our 266 business case studies
Business Related Quotations
Need inspiration? I've collected some great quotations for you. Plus, you can create your own collection by saving your favorites. Besides being focused on business, what really makes this collection of quotes unique is that they are mostly taken directly from articles and other resources reviewed for the site so you are not likely to find them anywhere else (though, naturally I have included many famous business quotes as well).
Instead of just looking at new innovation opportunities through the classic lens of financial impact/ROI, organizations should be evaluating opportunities against a “triple bottom line” consisting of people (community/social impact), profit (financial return), and planet (environmental benefit). There is an opportunity to leverage impact investing metrics like Impact Multiple of Money (IMM) that combine all three lenses.
— Scott A. Snyder, Sanjay MacwanSee more of our 4809 business-related quotations
Market Research
It can be difficult to find free market research on the Web. Don't worry – I've built a searchable database of quick market research data on a wide variety of subjects and industries from numerous sources.
See more of our 3232 market research entries
Thought Leader Interviews
I have searched the Web for interviews and profiles of business luminaries and thought leaders so you can learn from these wise men and women.
See more of our 505 interviews with business luminaries
Business Related Images & Graphics
Looking for the perfect image for that presentation or report. Check out the best I have come across in my readings.
See more of our 404 business images and graphics
Downloadable Files
Check out my collection of templates, presentations, article summaries, case help, class notes, and more.
See more of our 191 downloadable files
Member-Contributed Articles
Here is a small collection of articles submitted by MBA Depot members for the benefit of others.
See more of our 39 member articles
Multimedia (Audio/Video) Content
As multimedia content becomes increasingly popular, more and more business material is becoming available and naturally I am always looking for the gems. When possible, the audio/video content will be embedded directly on this site; when not, I will link to the original source.
See more of our 222 audio/video entries
Learning Centers
I have aggregated some of the content types listed above for nine core areas of MBA study, including Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, IT, Management, Marketing, Operations, and Organizational Behavior into what I call the subject learning center. I have done the same for industry information in the industry learning center
Career Resources
I challenge you to find a more comprehensive collection of online career resources for high-level business professionals. In addition, I offer original content to help you with your Résumé, Interviewing, Networking, and Internships.
See more of our 568 career resources
Other Features
Email Alerts and Newsletter
All registered members will receive a monthly email newsletter listing the content added the prior month. There is also an option to receive a weekly email alert listing the content added to the site in the prior week. And, I have recently added a daily business-related quotation newsletter. Note: You will not receive any spam by signing up and you can easily unsubscribe at any time.
Other Content
- MBA Depot has selected and reprinted a number of articles from Commongood Careers. Some are useful for job seekers and some for hiring organizations/managers. Browse the entire collection.
- Book summaries can be a useful tool in a busy executive's tookit. In the spirit of summarizing, I provide a summary of the various book summary services along with some free resources.
Prospective MBA Resources
Articles, Forums, and other Resources
There are many articles and websites for MBA applicants. I have assembled perhaps the best collection of these and grouped them by category:
Links to MBA Program Websites
If you are investigating different MBA program options, I have put together a single page lising of program websites and their BusinessWeek profiles (where available). Various programs also have student-run newspapers that can be worth reading to get a better understanding of the school and its culture.
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Letters of Recommendation Help Center
Access a complete set of articles offering advice and help with letters of recommendation.