Seven must watch movies for MBA aspirants
Ipsita Sarkar Gupta | shiksha.com
Soon it’ll be time to hit the books. Your world will revolve around Quant, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning and Verbal Analysis. And before you know, it's time for the next CAT exam.
Yet, there’s always some time for fun and movies. How ‘bout, doubling your entertainment time with MBA preparation time?
Take a look at our seven must-watch movies for MBA aspirants. These movies will teach you about determination, focus, goals and entrepreneurship. Some will also give you a glimpse of what awaits you in the world of business once the MBA degree is in your hand.
(The list is not in any order of ranking or preference.)
1. Pursuit of Happyness
Based on a true story, the movie about a struggling salesman who takes custody of his son while beginning a new life-changing stock broking career.
Why is this a must-watch for MBA aspirants?
Because the main protagonist Chris Gardner never gives up. Homeless and penniless with a little child in tow, Gardner is determined to win the internship. MBA aspirants can learn a lesson or two about determination, will power and hardwork.
2. Wall Street (1 & 2)
The first part (1987) is about a 'young stockbroker willing to do anything to get to the top, including trading on illegal inside information taken through a ruthless and greedy corporate raider who takes the youth under his wing.' The second part (2010) takes up the thread after eight years have passed.
Why is this a must-watch for MBA aspirants?
‘Greed is Good’. Don’t we all secretly try to get more? What is the MBA dream? Placements and position? Watch the two movies to know the downfall power and money can bring.
Wall Street (1987)
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)
3. Up in the Air
‘With a job that has him travelling around the country firing people, Ryan Bingham leads an empty life out of a suitcase, until his company does the unexpected: ground him.’
Why is this a must-watch for MBA aspirants?
Depression, anger, getting fired - anything can happen on job. You want to fulfil the MBA dream. But are you ready for the pitfalls? Watch this movie to understand HR, personnel and psychological issues that may crop up during work, post an MBA.
4. The Social Network
'Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, but is later sued by two brothers who claimed he stole their idea, and the cofounder who was later squeezed out of the business.'
Why is this a must-watch for MBA aspirants?
"Without money the site can't function. Okay, let me tell you the difference between Facebook and everyone else, we don't crash EVER! If those servers are down for even a day, our entire reputation is irreversibly destroyed! Users are fickle, Friendster has proved that. Even a few people leaving would reverberate through the entire userbase. The users are interconnected, that is the whole point. College kids are online because their friends are online, and if one domino goes, the other dominos go, don't you get that?"
If entrepreneurship is on your mind, you can learn a few things from the movie. Or else, watch it to learn how innovators think and prevail in real time.
5. Lagaan
'The people of a small village in Victorian India stake their future on a game of cricket against their ruthless British rulers...'
Why is this a must-watch for MBA aspirants?
Teamwork. Hardship. Dedication. Like Bhuvan and his team, you too need the three qualities to make it to the finish line of CAT with glowing success.
6. Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year
This is the story of Harpreet Singh Bedi aka 'Rocket Singh of the year' who tries to run his own business with honest policies.
Why is this a must-watch for MBA aspirants?
Entrepreneurship, business ethics and good managerial outlook - these are three important topics that may come up during you personal interview rounds. The movie has a different perspective on the three topics.
7. Three Idiots
An iconic movie in Hindi cinema, Three Idiots portrays the story and struggles of three friends studying in the country's best engineering college.
Why is this a must-watch for MBA aspirants?
Because it features Aamir Khan, Mr. Perfectionist!
Nah...
It’s a must-watch because MBA studies is not just all about facts, numbers and scoring the highest. It is also the time where you form everlasting human bonds (No, we are not talking about the prized alumni network).
Source: IMBD and Youtube
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