2 years of MBA school can be exhausting and not all information taught is useful or absorbed. The basics of an MBA, however, can be easily taught to most people. It covers Marketing, Ethics, Accounting, Organizational Behavior, Quantitative Analysis, Finance, Economics, Operations, and Strategy as its main topics. It also covers additional concepts such as business law and writing, public speaking, negotiating, and investing.

The information provided is useful and matches up with what was learned in an MBA degree. The layout is easy to understand and easy to apply. The facts are well researched. Readers who need an MBA refresher, interested in getting an MBA, or who want to learn more about business will want to pick this one up Recommended for most library collections.

Please Note: A copy of this book was given in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. No other compensation was received.

Having received my MBA over 30 years ago, I was curious about this book with it's pitch for a 10 day MBA (I spent two years and a ton of money!). This book actually does a nice job of outlining the key concepts and models for the courses taught as a part of a core curriculum in all business schools. And given that it is the 5th edition, it is nicely updated to reflect new realities of being a leader in the work world (though nothing on hybrid working). I think this book would be beneficial to all types of levels -- from someone who wants to become versed in the concepts and frameworks of different disciplines, to someone preparing to go to business school, and for someone, like me, who loves a refresher on some of the concepts I learned. I was heartened to see how much I remembered but also loved the refresher on knowledge and skills I haven't leveraged in my career. What I do appreciate especially is the author isn't implying that you don't need to go to business school because they recognize the tangible and intangible value of learning with others, building your network, exchanging experiences and ideas in the classroom, etc. I made incredible connections at my time in business school and still appreciate the relationships and friendships I made there.

Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Wave and Harper Business for an ARC and I voluntarily left this review.

I still have the original version of this book and thought it was time for an update. This new version is superb and covers a lot of new topics (mostly tech-related) in the world of business

I learned SO MUCH from this book! I got my MBA from Kellogg at Northwestern University in 1987 and lived close enough to audit classes over the years until they became so complex that I, sadly, felt it was better for my own sanity to stop. Author Steven Silbiger gave me a great review of things I remembered and a whole lot more to update me on what is being taught today. Even if you got your college degree in another discipline, this Ten-Day MBA will give you so much information that will round out your education. I'm keeping it for reference, and I know I will go back to it again and again for details about finance, accounting, organizational behavior, marketing, and all the rest. If you're a professional in any field, buy this book. You won't regret it.