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From the publisher that invented data-driven college rankings comes U.S. News' Best Business Schools 2019 guidebook, a comprehensive guide to undergraduate, graduate, and online business education. In addition to U.S. News' exclusive rankings, the guidebook features advice, trends, and analyses to help prospective students find the best business program for their professional and educational development. Leading education journalists and experts created chapters designed to meet the needs of everyone from college-bound high school students to mid-career professionals. Topics include: - MBA versus non-MBA graduate programs. Includes a look at data analytics and other hot non-MBA fields. - Best ways to finance a degree. And a listing of top MBA programs where students graduate with the least debt. - The online option: It's now possible to get an MBA or other graduate business degree from a great school while studying at home. Characteristics to look for in a great program. - B school-lite: Top schools now offer specialized online certificate programs and mini MBAs. Here's a look at some of the best - and advice on how to determine which fits your career needs. - Your international options: Close-ups of top international schools that are attracting U.S. students. Plus, U.S. schools are building international campuses and partnering with overseas schools as part of a trend toward more globally focused education. - The executive option: How top executive MBA programs work - and how they can put you on the fast track to upper management. - The accelerated option: Is there a one-year MBA program that's right for you? - The pros and cons of part-time programs - Admissions advice, including examples of two admissions essays that worked, with commentary from admissions officers. Plus GMAT and GRE tips. - Getting hired: Tips from leaders at JP Morgan Chase, EY, Johnson & Johnson, AT&T, and Top 20 MBA programs on how grad students can impress prospective employers. - Rankings: