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An Illustrated Guide to the Value of an MBA
Careers Jun 14, 2016

An Illustrated Guide to the Value of an MBA

A professor urges graduates to both celebrate their accomplishments and remember their good fortune.

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David A. Besanko

To explore professor David Besanko’s advice for graduates, scroll down.

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David A. Besanko

IBM Professor of Regulation & Competitive Practices

About the Writer
Nate Otto is a Chicago-based illustrator.
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