What They Teach You at Harvard Business School

'For anyone thinking of doing an MBA, or indeed anyone who wants to understand how the corporate elite are moulded, this is a must read' Luke Johnson, British entrepreneur

The internationally best-selling business classic that reveals what it's really like to study an MBA at one of the most prestigious institutions in the world.

Philip Delves Broughton quit his position as New York correspondent for The Daily Telegraph to take his place on one of the most-coveted and exclusive courses in the world - an MBA at Harvard Business School - to acquire the wisdom reserved for the world's global elite. And what he learns is truly jaw-dropping.

From his first class to graduation - encompassing the guest lectures, the Apprentice-style tasks, the booze-luge, the burnouts and the high flyers - Delves Broughton divulges the advice, wisdom and folly he found whilst studying at the most prestigious business school in the world.

'Anyone considering enrolling will find this an insightful portrait of Harvard Business School life' Economist

'Very funny. An excellent book' Wall Street Journal

About Philip Delves Broughton

Philip Delves Broughton is the author of several books, including the international bestseller What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School. He was the New York correspondent for the Daily Telegraph during the 9/11 attacks on New York, and then served as its Paris bureau chief, reporting from across Europe and Africa. He has been a regular contributor to the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News. In addition to journalism, he was a Senior Adviser to the Executive Chairman of Banco Santander, and collaborated with Stephen A. Schwarzman, the founder and chief executive of Blackstone on his memoir, the global bestseller What it Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence. He holds a B.A. in Classics from Oxford, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He grew up in the United Kingdom and lives in New York.
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  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9780141931326
  • Length: 304 pages
  • Price: £7.99
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