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5 best movies for MBA students

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A string of dialogues, a brilliant shot, an awe-inspiring entry, or a plot twist, these are meant for entertainment but can be life-changing for some! Movies not only enthrall and intrigue us but they also leave an indelible mark on our memory. Some have been so inspired by these masterpieces that they end up making a place for themselves on formidable platforms. Just like there are some pre-eminent movies in all the genres there are some best movies for MBA students to watch as well.

The life of an MBA student can be exhausting at a certain point in time beleaguered by case studies, lectures, and constant search for internships and better jobs. There are books laden with lessons but movies and their underlying themes carry significant lessons. Here are 5 best watch movies for MBA students:-

The Pursuit Of Happiness

This movie is symbolic of “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. Problems are intrinsic parts of our lives but one must have faith in one's capabilities. The world of finance can offer a patient, assiduous, and passionate individual all the means to fulfill his/her needs. Even at the toughest times of one’s life, the movie highlights the importance of maintaining a professional appearance and building professional relationships. This movie can inspire the impatient youth to wait and have faith in one's capabilities and constantly work towards achieving the ultimate goals. The lessons learned while savoring the plot makes it one of the best movies for MBA students.

Margin Call

In financial terminology, to avail loan, every borrower needs to deposit collateral with the bank, broker, or exchange. With the fluctuations in the market, the price of the collateral security changes over time. When the account falls below a set maintenance value, the broker issues a margin call, asking the investor to deposit additional cash to make up the difference. This movie significantly highlights the concept of the 2008 Financial Crisis when the whole world experienced a deadly fall in the markets. The movie shows how a Wall Street investment bank reacted to the market volatility in grim times. What’s good for an individual might be disastrous for the economy as a whole. This movie teaches an important lesson to everyone that trying to do what’s best for one’s own interests can lead to a crisis and short term planning for profits might lead to long term losses. This is not only the best but also a must-watch movie for MBA students, finance, and economics enthusiasts.

Steve Jobs

This movie is based on the life story of one of the eminent personalities of the corporate world. Not only Apple’s tagline but the core idea of the company lies in “think different”. Whether one belongs to the field of Finance, Marketing, HRM, or Global Management this movie is a source of motivation and inspiration to innovate. Focussing on three major products launches the Macintosh in 1984, the NeXt Computer in 1988, and the iMac in 1998. It shows how Steve Jobs exhibits brilliance and business acumen along with the need to maintain a work-life balance. One must pay heed to the ideas of the colleagues and due attention to personal life to maintain the equilibrium of life. For those aspiring for leadership roles, Steve Jobs is the perfect epitome of perseverance handling dynamic situations efficiently along with making room for innovative ideas. These lessons tactfully portrayed in the film make it one of the best movies for MBA students.

The Social Network

Man is a social animal. The need to socialize led to the innovative creation of the social networking websites and application ‘Facebook’. Mark Zuckerberg the man behind the idea of Facebook quickly gains popularity with his app attaining heights of success and him being the youngest billionaire. But one doesn't get all the friends without making a bunch of enemies. The movie has a bag full of life as well as business lessons. Zuckerberg decided not to go for the advertisements, in the beginning, teaching us the importance of Content and community first, revenue second. Along with that innovation, followed by a successful execution and faith in one’s capability is the key to success. The movie also highlights, as one gains popularity the people around you start to get envious and other problems arise that need to be dealt with tactfully. From Marketing to HR all the aspirants can gain valuable knowledge making it a must-watch movie for MBA students.

The Wolf of Wall Street

It is probably one of the favorite and most-watched movies of the youth, especially financial enthusiasts who encounter adrenaline rush in their veins for the stock market. Not only extraordinarily entertaining, but the movie also imparts valuable lessons to be learned to survive the dirty tactics of the stock market. The foremost lesson is setting standards and constantly working towards achieving them. It is especially important for finance aspirants along with the need to guard the secrets. For the marketing students, keeping an eye on the action of rivals is a lesson of immense importance. HR must learn the need for simplification. One must use language and speech that can be easily understood by the subordinates instead of using technical jargon.

Both MBA students and the aspirants have a tight schedule and do not get to spare time, but entertainment is also an integral part of their life. Watching movies that are entertaining, gives an insight into the business world, and teaches important lessons, provide twin benefits of rejuvenation and important learnings.

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