Research Guides: Master of Business Administration (MBA): Getting Started

Scholarly Resources

The following databases are recommended for business administration research. More can be found on the Databases page of the library website. You can narrow to Business Administration specific databases by selecting the "By Majors" tab and using the dropdown menu to filter.

Business Source Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Index, abstracts, and full text covering scholarly business journals on management, economics, finance, accounting, international business and much more.
Newsbank This link opens in a new window
This comprehensive news collection is ideal for exploring issues and events at the local, regional, national and international level. Its diverse source types include print and online-only newspapers, blogs, newswires, journals, broadcast transcripts and videos. Use it to explore a specific event or to compare a wide variety of viewpoints on topics such as politics, business, health, sports, cultural activities and people. Content is easily searched and sorted through an intuitive, map-based interface.
Electronic Journal Center (OhioLINK) This link opens in a new window
Full text of over 7,000 research journals.
Small Business Reference Center (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Small Business Reference Center offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. It includes business videos, a help and advice section and details on how to create business plans.
Mergent This link opens in a new window
Contains public and private company data. Check the D & B Private Company database box to search for a private company.

The following journals will be helpful in the completion of projects and assignments. They are mandatory resources for many MBA projects and assignments. To find more journals, use the Journal Finder. For additional help contact any librarian.

MBA Journal List
This link will automatically direct you to the MBA Journal List. These journals are recommended for MBA research topics.
Academy of Management Review
Ivey Business Journal

Setting Up Journal Table of Contents Alerts

Various databases and publishers will allow you to set up emailed alerts about new articles as new journal issues are released. The attached PowerPoint file shows how to set up alerts for EBSCOHost databases and the OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center.

Note that you will not get an automatic response immediately. Emails are sent to you only when new content is available for the journal you selected.

Setting Up Table of Contents (TOC) Journal Alerts.

Use the following links to find e-books on a variety of business administration topics.

The Academy of Management
The Academy of Management (the Academy; AOM) is a leading professional association for scholars dedicated to creating and disseminating knowledge about management and organizations.
The American Society of Training and Development
The world's largest professional association dedicated to the training and development field.
The Association of MBAs
The only professional membership association for MBA students and graduates, accredited business schools, and MBA employers.
The Center for Creative Leadership
The Center for Creative Leadership offers an exclusive focus on leadership education and research.
The Association of MBAs
Spearheading excellence and trailblazing innovation, for more than 50 years AMBA has been the impartial authority on postgraduate management education.
The National Association of Women MBAs
Dedicated to empowering female business professionals to propel more women into leadership positions in corporate America and to enhance the diversity of the nation‘s workforce.
The National Black MBA Association
Dedicated to develop partnerships that result in the creation of intellectual and economic wealth in the black community.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
The world’s largest association devoted to human resource management representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries.

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