The Visual MBA - by Jason Barron (Paperback)

About the Book

An illustrated "instant MBA" degree presented in an engaging, sketch notes-style that covers all the main concepts taught in a traditional business school program--at a fraction of the cost.

Book Synopsis

Jason Barron spent 516 hours in class, completed mountains of homework and shelled out tens of thousands of dollars to complete his MBA at the BYU Marriott School of Business. Along the way, rather than taking boring notes that he would never read (nor use) again, Jason created sketch notes for each class--visually capturing the essential points of his business education--and providing an engaging and invaluable resource.

Once finished with his MBA, Jason launched a widely successful Kickstarter campaign distilling these same notes into a self-published book to help aspiring business leaders of all backgrounds and income levels understand the critical business leadership concepts one learns in business school.

Whether you are thinking about applying to business school, are currently in college studying business, or have always wondered what is taught in an MBA program, this highly entertaining and visual guide to business is for you.

This innovative book breaks down essential MBA principles into easy-to-understand visual notes on key topics:

• Management and Leadership: Learn the frameworks for motivating teams and building an effective organization, turning theory into practice.
• Marketing Essentials: Understand how to define a target customer and create a powerful marketing mix, all captured in memorable sketch notes.
• Entrepreneurship Basics: From validating your business idea to raising capital, discover the key steps of the startup journey.
• Corporate Finance Explained: Grasp the core concepts of finance without the dense textbooks, from financial statements to company valuation.

Review Quotes

"Offbeat, appealing, and helpful . . . An entertaining and engaging read [that] can be perused leisurely and quickly. Readers thinking about applying to MBA programs will find it useful, as will those interested in visually exploring complex topics like strategic HR management, managerial accounting, and business negotiations." -- Booklist

About the Author

JASON BARRON received his MBA from Brigham Young University and is a creative leader focused on innovation and product strategy. When he is not sketchnoting or spending time with his wife and five kids, he is taking photos, creating something, or coming up with new ideas.