Open Courseware.
1. MIT – Statistical Thinking and Data Analysis
This open course from MIT explains to learners the algorithms behind management. It discusses practices testing hypothesis, non-parametic statistics and sampling distributions, nonparametic statistics, hypothesis testing.
2. MIT – Management Communication for Undergraduates
Dr. Lori Breslow and Dr. Terence Heagney explore the basics of effective communication in professional settings, in this course. Students learn teamwork, making presentations and managerial skills. (http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/sloan-school-of-management/15-279-management-communication-for-undergraduates-fall-2012/)
3. MIT – Practical Information Technology Management
This course looks at the fundamentals of technology management. It teachers learners how to manage programs, introduce systems, and much more, using technology. The course is also available in Chinese. (http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/sloan-school-of-management/15-020-competition-in-telecommunications-fall-2003/)
Robert J. Schiller takes students through the various factors that affect the world’s economy. The course covers finance, banking practices, risk management and insurance. (http://oyc.yale.edu/economics/econ-252-11)
5. Competition in Telecommunications – MIT
This course delves into the factors affecting the successes and failures of some firms and discusses telecommunication trends. It is also available in Chinese. (http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/sloan-school-of-management/15-020-competition-in-telecommunications-fall-2003/)
Game Theory by Professor Ben Polak covers basic topics like adverse section, backward induction and Nash equilibrium, with many practical lessons that include actually playing games. (http://oyc.yale.edu/economics/econ-159)
7. Fundamentals of Business Analysis – UC Irvine
It is an introductory course that mainly draws reference from the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK). Once completed, students may seek certification from the International Institute of Business Analysis. (http://cat.ocw.uci.edu/oo/getPage.php?course=OC1305015&lesson=)
8. Capital Markets – UC Irvine
This course looks at the relation between capitalism and security markets, stock exchanges, and other trade establishments, with the main focus on global markets. (http://cat.ocw.uci.edu/oo/getPage.php?course=OC0704022&lesson=1)
Blogs.
1. Washington Post Business Blogs – The Washington Post has an online selection of blogs that explore topics such as personal finance, business strategies and market trends. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/blogs-columns)
2. Accounting Tomorrow – This is a comprehensive blog with information and news for students and professionals in the field of accounting. Its website also features rankings, webinars and information on events and conferences. (http://www.accountingtoday.com/acto_blog/)
3. All About Finance – This blog discusses the relevance of money management and economics and its relation to business. It has an archive of over 200 articles. (http://blogs.worldbank.org/allaboutfinance/)
4. Young Entrepreneur – This blog explores supply chain management, online marketing and discusses the processes of successfully launching and maintaining a startup. Its posts look at the economic trends and how to use social media to reach bigger audiences. (www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/)
5. Business Insider – Business Insider publishes articles related that look at topics such as corporate management, market trends, technology and finance. Additionally, it features information about entertainment, travel, politics, and lifestyle topics. (www.businessinsider.com)
6. MarketingSherpa – With contributions from nearly forty staff bloggers, MarketingSherpa offers sound advice to its readers with statistics, instruction and inspiration to yield better results. (http://sherpablog.marketingsherpa.com/)
7. The Management Blog – The Management Blog looks at companies, and their leaders, that are setting trends in business. (http://www.businessweek.com/blogs/the-management-blog)
Open Access Journals.
1. American Journal of Economics and Business Administration– This quarterly publication explores the domestic and international markets with a focus on today’s business issues, like green technology and e-commerce. Science Publications also has journals focusing on bioinformatics, nursing and statistics. (http://thescipub.com/ajeba.toc)
2.Business and Economic Journal – This business journal explores the topic of supply chain management with additional entries in financial planning, marketing, banking research, taxation policy, and others. (www.astonjournals.com/bej.html)
3. American Journal of Industrial and Business Management– This journal from emphasises on business management, information management, industrial engineering and management. With over 20 countries represented, the journal focuses on global issues. (http://www.scirp.org/journal/AJIBM/)
4. Business Intelligence Journal – Cambridge University and the Belgium-based school of the European Union collaborated to bring this semi-annual publication that covers marketing, business law, marketing theory and others. (http://www.saycocorporativo.com/saycoUK/BIJ/journals.html)
5. Contemporary Marketing Review – The Contemporary Marketing Review looks at theoretical insights and their implications on international business. It consists of case studies, book reviews and research papers geared toward business managers and other business leaders. (http://www.cmr.businessjournalz.org/)
6. Case Studies in Business, Industry and Government Statistics– Affiliated with the French Statistical Society and Bentley University, this publication focuses on data collection and analysis techniques used by huge companies through its various case studies and articles. (http://www.bentley.edu/centers/csbigs)
7. Journal of Business & Financial Affairs – This journal focuses on the major areas of personal, public and corporate finance and covers topics such as taxation, financial markets and more. (http://www.omicsgroup.org/journals/bsfahome.php)
8. Journal of International Business and Cultural Studies– This journal focuses on the various implications that govern international relationships. The AABRI sponsors many conferences that provide networking opportunities to members and a chance for them to showcase their work. (www.aabri.com/jibcs.html)
Online Industry Magazines.
1. CEO World – This online publication targets executive officers, up-and-coming entrepreneurs and leaders of well-established corporations. Its website has numerous blogs and live market updates. (http://ceoworld.biz/#chitika_close_button)
2. Bloomberg Businessweek – Businessweek is a prominent corporate magazine that focuses politics, global economics, policy, design and innovation and releases a list of the best business schools around the globe each year. (www.businessweek.com)
3. Entrepreneur – This online magazine is for those who dream of launching their own startups. It features numerous articles from established business leaders and successful entrepreneurs, and contains advice on marketing and other business processes. (http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/index.html?cm_mmc=SocialMedia-_-Twitter-_-Article-_-Main)
4. Forbes – Forbes is a leading financial publication that now also focuses on international development, entertainment, academics, international development, and lifestyle journalism. It is also famous for its yearly lists of the richest and most successful individuals and companies. (http://www.forbes.com/fdc/welcome_mjx.shtml)
5. Fast Company – Fast Company focuses on innovation, technology, and design in the contemporary business environment. The magazine is behind: the Most Innovative Companies, Masters of Design, and Most Creative People in Business. (www.fastcompany.com)
6. Fortune – Fortune is a global publication that publishes the Fortune 500, which is a list of the 500 most successful companies in the globe. Fortune also publishes articles that cover entertainment, health and lifestyle, travel, technology and design. (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/)
7. The Economist – The Economist concentrates largely on global business issues. It provides a review of the most worthy business stories. Its website features over 20 blogs focusing on key areas. (www.economist.com)
8. Inc. – Inc. is a monthly publication that focuses on resources and business ideas for entrepreneurs. It writes a list of the top 5,000 companies and the 500 fastest-growing companies in America. It also has a vast library of video lectures and tutorials. (www.inc.com)
Student & Professional Organizations.
1. Beta Gamma Sigma – It is an academic society with a large membership. Its website contains useful links to valuable resources such as employers, and professional tutorials. It works in close collaboration with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. (www.betagammasigma.org)
2. Alpha Kappa Psi – This is the largest business fraternity. It hosts an annual scholarship competition for professionals and business students. It has over 13,000 enrolled students. (www.akpsi.org)
3. Future Business Leaders of America – FBLA ― Hosting over 12 nationwide conferences annually, this non-profit also sponsors other business programs. It gives its members corporate discounts, educational resources and other useful opportunities. (fbla.org)
4. National Black MBA Association – This association concentrates on African-American students looking to pursue higher education and begin their careers. It offers many educational resources and scholarship opportunities, and its own Leaders of Tomorrow program. (www.nbmbaa.org)
5. Business Professionals of America – The main focus of BPA is to improve technical skills at the workplace. It hosts several seminars each year, including the National Leadership Conference, attended by over 6,000 members. (www.bpa.org)
6. National Association for the Self-Employed– This association caters for freelancers and entrepreneurs. It offers its members grants, access to business and tax experts, special discounts, and more. (www.nase.org)
Council of Urban Professionals – Through such programs as Seat at the Table Initiative, CUP Leadership Institute, and others, the CUP represents minority groups in business. (http://www.nycup.org/)
Books.
1. The One Thing You Need to Know:…About Great Managing, Great Leading, and Sustained Individual Success
– This book focuses on the key areas of professional achievement like management, career success and leadership. It was based off interviews from bellhops to CEOs. (http://www.amazon.com/The-One-Thing-Need-Know/dp/0743261658/ref=cm_lmf_tit_2)
2. Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Other’s Don’t
– Written by Jim Collins, this book suggests that some companies are predetermined to succeed. The main message is that as much as some companies have tougher formative years, it is never too late for them to achieve success. (http://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1)
3. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
– In this book, Patrick Lencioni takes readers through the basic principles of teamwork by following the story of Kathryn Peterson, a fictional CEO for a tech company with a large management crisis. (http://www.amazon.com/The-Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership/dp/0787960756/ref=cm_lmf_tit_3)
4. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
– Daniel H. Pink in this book argues that the need to explore the world around us is the primary motivation behind today’s corporate successes. He also looks at other elements of motivation. (http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594488843/ref=cm_lmf_tit_5)
5. Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco
– This critically acclaimed book is an unprecedented story that follows Ross Johnson, the CEo of Nabisco during its hostile takeover in 1987. (http://www.amazon.com/Barbarians-Gate-The-Fall-Nabisco-ebook/dp/B000FC10QG)
6. The Little Big Things: 163 Ways to Pursue Excellence
– Thomas J. Peters looks at ways in which industry leaders after the recession can find their niche in this book, The Little Big Things. (http://www.amazon.com/The-Little-Big-Things-EXCELLENCE/dp/0061894087/ref=cm_lmf_tit_6)
7. Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies
– In this book Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras, analyses the strategies that are effective and ineffective in the corporate setting with hundreds of examples from many companies. (http://www.amazon.com/Built-Last-Successful-Visionary-Essentials/dp/0060516402/ref=cm_lmf_tit_8)
8. Winning – This book by Jack Welch is a self-help book stroke memoir that offers advice to the business leaders of today. The book presents Welch’s business philosophy, and has three major themes such as company management, corporate competition, and self-management strategies. (http://www.amazon.com/Winning-Jack-Welch/dp/0060753943/ref=cm_lmf_tit_7)
