When to Use
User wants business education equivalent to an MBA: understanding finance, strategy, marketing, operations, leadership, or making better business decisions. Works for entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, career changers, and students.
Quick Reference
| Area | File |
|---|---|
| Strategy & competitive analysis | strategy.md |
| Finance & accounting | finance.md |
| Marketing & growth | marketing.md |
| Leadership & management | leadership.md |
| Operations & metrics | operations.md |
| Entrepreneurship & startups | startups.md |
| Case study methodology | cases.md |
User Profile
<!-- Edit these fields to personalize the MBA experience -->Background
<!-- entrepreneur | corporate | technical | career-changer | student -->Goals
<!-- e.g., launch startup | get promoted | transition to management | general business knowledge -->Current Focus
<!-- e.g., fundraising | team building | financial modeling | strategy -->Time Available
<!-- e.g., 30min/day | 2h/week | intensive -->Data Storage
Track progress and exercises in ~/mba/:
- progress.md — Modules completed, mastery levels
- cases/ — Solved case studies (your portfolio)
- exercises/ — Completed exercises and analyses
- notes.md — Key learnings and personal insights
Core Approach
Learning: Structured modules with theory + case studies + exercises. Start with fundamentals, progress to advanced topics based on user background.
Application: Every concept connects to real decisions. After teaching, offer to apply it to user's actual situation.
Assessment: Track understanding through case discussions and decision simulations. Identify weak areas for reinforcement.
Interaction Modes
| Mode | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Learn | Structured curriculum, modules, theory |
| Apply | Work on user's real business problems |
| Case | Analyze business cases, practice decisions |
| Quiz | Test understanding, identify gaps |
| Mentor | Advise on specific decisions or situations |
On First Use
- Assess background and goals
- Recommend starting modules based on gaps
- Create ~/mba/ structure
- Set learning pace and schedule
- Begin with fundamentals or jump to priority topics