OnlineClasses.org just posted a great list of 100 Useful Reference Tools for B-School Students. Three of my favorites are:

• Pocket MBA Test
• Free Courses from MIT Sloan School of Management
• U.S. Small Business Administration

Will the boss pay for your part-time MBA? Maybe, maybe not. But there are a few things you can do to up your chances. This article offers a few tips to help you weasel tuition dollars out of your employer:

How to Get the Boss to Pay for Your Part-Time MBA

Related Resources:

• Pros and Cons of Part-Time MBA Programs
• Best Part-Time MBA Programs
• Interview with a Part-Time Student

BusinessWeek just released rankings for the best part-time MBA programs, the best executive MBA programs, and the best non-degree programs. You can see the rankings here:

• Best Part-Time MBA Programs
• Best Executive MBA Programs
• Best Non-Degree Executive Education Programs

Thinking about earning an accounting degree? Find out what type of accounting degrees are available, what you can do with an accounting degree, and how much you can earn after graduation:

Accounting Degree Overview

Related Resources:

• Accounting Degree Options - This free video from DegreeDirectory explores different degree options in accounting.
• Online Accounting Degree - This site offers a comprehensive guide to earning an online accounting degree, information on types of accounting jobs, and salaries for accountants.
• Accountant Salary Survey - This survey from PayScale shows the median salary for accountants based on years of experience.

Preparing for the GMAT takes time--usually 3 to 6 months. But if you don't have that long to prepare or just want to learn a quicker way to study, you may want to consider looking into the GMAT Pill Method. The company offers last minute, on-demand video prep to GMAT test-takers. They have been getting good reviews around the web and offer a 60-day money back guarantee to anyone who is not satisfied.

Not sure what kind of job is right for you? The About.com Guide to Continuing Education offers 10 ways to find your perfect job.

The Free Management Library offers a great MBA program for self-learners. Known as the Micro-eMBA, the self-paced program does not award a degree or certificate. However, it does provide valuable education for entrepreneurs, leaders, and managers. The free program focuses on for-profit business organizations. If you are interested in focusing on nonprofits instead, you can explore the Free Nonprofit Micro-eMBA Program.

Find  more free business courses.

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MBA Podcaster has just launched a new video series geared toward MBA applicants. Known as MBA PodTV, the video series will feature relevant news and application strategies for MBA applicants. You can watch the first installment of the series on the MBA Podcaster website.