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At HBS, we learn finance and accounting through the case method just like every other subject. I am a huge fan of that approach. In the beginning of the courses, we spend a few classes nailing down the basic concepts (different financial statements, debits/credits, fundamental accounting identities etc.), but after that, we learn all other concepts in the context of specific cases. [...]
By now, I’m sure you’ve read a hundred times over that HBS’s mission is to “educate leaders who make a difference in the world.” What I’m guessing you probably don’t know is just how much time and effort the school puts into honing your “soft” skills and helping you really evaluate what it means for you to be a leader. [...]
I have a confession: attending HBS wasn't a life-long dream for me. Choosing to attend business school required some hard decisions along the way, and real thought about what I wanted from my career and from the HBS experience. I was excited and honored by the opportunity to be here — but for those of you who are still struggling with the decision, it can be helpful to hear how others dealt with their concerns. [...]
The case method is a cornerstone of the HBS pedagogical method. During their time at HBS, students will step into the shoes of 500 different case protagonists – and learn how to make difficult, critical decisions with limited information. Case protagonists visiting class, and providing insight into a particular decision making process, is often a highlight of the HBS curriculum. [...]
For students in their first year in particular, preparing for the in-class case discussion is a collaborative process. While cases are initially read and studied individually, students have a chance to ask questions and evaluate their conclusions in a small group setting (called discussion groups) before heading to class. So what exactly is a discussion group? We checked in with Jay Garg (MBA 2016), a former product marketer at Google, to learn more. Here’s what he thought you should know. [...]
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