Books by Sheila Cameron

An absolutely vital resource for anyone doing an MBA. It will help you at every stage: before, during and after your MBA. Alex Elferink, MBA Graduate, Cass Business School, City University Praise for previous editionThe MBA Handbook appropriately introduces theoretical concepts and real-life examples to underpin practice-based exercises and thinking. Jayne Mothersdale, Governor and Principal Lecturer, Learning & Teaching, Leeds Beckett UniversityNew edition of the definitive text for business students.Undertaking any postgraduate management study is a big investment on many levels. The MBA Handbook is the definitive text in this area and explains what will be expected from you on a personal, professional and academic level. Designed to prepare and support you throughout your studies and your career, the book is clearly structured and simply written around the following sections: Understanding the MBA and postgraduate study covering self-management, time-management and planning as well as common challenges and how to overcome them; Transferable learning skills covering professional development, diagrams, numbers and data analysis, teamwork and leadership, and crucially, case studies and problem solving; Skills for assessment covering preparation for the unique assessments that await in MBA and PG study, including speaking and presentations, writing, exams, projects and theses; Afterwards how to start and shape your career. This successful text has been thoroughly updated to include: New and updated activities, examples and exercises in every chapter to help evaluate your progress and put ideas into practice. Mini-cases and real-life study and business examples integrated throughout the book. Support for distance learning students and extended coverage of issues relating to EFL and ESL students.Visit the companion website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/cameron for worksheets and self-assessment exercises.Sheila Cameron has worked for the Open University Business School since its inception. She has been involved in its MBA programme since its earliest design stages in a variety of roles, including a period as MBA Director. Sheila is also the author of The Business Students Handbook.

It is very clear and easy to understand and well laid out. A good key text. Alison Bragg, Faculty Lead for Employability, Business and Law, De Montfort UniversityEven though Ive been in the field for 25 years, I found new and engaging information in The Business Students Handbook. So no matter how many times a student has been down this road, Im confident that they will always find something new here.Jayne Mothersdale, Governor and Principal Lecturer Learning & Teaching, Leeds Beckett UniversityNew edition of the definitive text for business students.The Business Students Handbook brings together personal skills, study skills and employability skills to help you succeed in your academic and professional lives. This handbook is all about applying theory to practice; so you will find it filled with exercises, practical suggestions and tips. This new edition covers: Expanded sections on employability and transferable skills to help you become a highly desirable graduate. A strong focus on written and oral communication skills and presentation skills. Expanded data analysis and numeracy sections. New emphasis on self-management, team work and planning makes this an essential resource for any business student. The new TECHSkills boxes focus on your digital skills to ensure youre making the most of the best tools you can find online.Additional resources, templates and activities are also available at www.pearsoned.co.uk/cameronSheila Cameron has worked for the Open University Business School since its inception, now in a part-time role. She is also the author of The MBA Handbook, focusing on postgraduate study and executive education.

The MBA Handbook is the definitive, companion, skills support guide and reference handbook for all students studying for their MBA.