Which MBA?

Inspiron510m

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mebm... masters of engineering business management...

kinda like a mba for engineers?

so far quite ok lah.... i guess i just like the warwick brand name...


I'm sorry to be the person telling you this but
Master of Business Administration =/= Masters of Engineering Business Management

There are other similar name programs like Master of Administration or Master of Technology and Management etc etc. They are not Masters of Business Adminstration aka MBA.

The best way to determine if a program is an MBA is to first look at the award title (minus the major/concentration), does it spell out "Masters of Business Administration". If it does not, chances are, it is not a MBA
(if one is picky on what makes an MBA an MBA, then the 3 business accreditation bodies argument takes place but I think I'll leave the dicussion out, it can get too messy).

E.g. I have a Master of Science in Computing but I won't try to pass it off as a Master of Computer Science. It is simply different.

Hope this helps.

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Hi morning all. Wondering if anyone has any opinion abt this EMBA?

If given a choice, would you even consider this particular programme, conducted in SIM.

I guess points of considerations will include recognition by employers (current and potential), course mates, programme contents, programme delivery, lecturers, programme support, etc.

Hi Lawcoolz,

I have a colleague who did this MBA, she commented that a good program, good networking etc, all one can expect from decent MBA programs done locally, part-time.

Do note the difference in EMBA and MBA, whether it is suitable depends on what you want to do with the MBA.

Hope this helps.
 

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I'm sorry to be the person telling you this but
Master of Business Administration =/= Masters of Engineering Business Management

There are other similar name programs like Master of Administration or Master of Technology and Management etc etc. They are not Masters of Business Adminstration aka MBA.

The best way to determine if a program is an MBA is to first look at the award title (minus the major/concentration), does it spell out "Masters of Business Administration". If it does not, chances are, it is not a MBA
(if one is picky on what makes an MBA an MBA, then the 3 business accreditation bodies argument takes place but I think I'll leave the dicussion out, it can get too messy).

E.g. I have a Master of Science in Computing but I won't try to pass it off as a Master of Computer Science. It is simply different.

Hope this helps.

Regards

i never claimed it was a MBA... i understand that its different... it's a masters of business management with a specialisation on engineering business... that's all

oh well.. dun really wanna argue it here...

it all boils down to why we're taking the piece of paper after all rite? To each his own..
cheers
 

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mebm... masters of engineering business management...

kinda like a mba for engineers?

so far quite ok lah.... i guess i just like the warwick brand name...

yeah... u r doing it on campus on in singapore? how much is ur prog fees like? how long is the prog?
 

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i never claimed it was a MBA... i understand that its different... it's a masters of business management with a specialisation on engineering business... that's all

oh well.. dun really wanna argue it here...

it all boils down to why we're taking the piece of paper after all rite? To each his own..
cheers

Mate, in that case, maybe you might want to review what you wrote earlier as it implies so (I'm not saying you did it on purpose, we all make typos (or just typed too fast) on forums, I have my fair share of typos.

no for both your questions... personally i found the local mba too academically rigid for my personally liking...

i'm doing mine at warwick by the way...

but to each his own... regionally the local mba has it's own brand name advantage
 

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With the Buffalo EMBA, I am skeptical as to whether is warrents such school fees. S$54,570.00 is a lot of money, and I believe that one would have to consider the Return On Investment (ROI) of taking such a course. Also, this particular EMBA does not seem that highly regarded in frequently cited sources such as the Financial Times Rankings.

I was thinking, perhaps it may be more worthwhile to take a conventional MBA instead of the EMBA? Unless you believe that the EMBA is either more suitable/ensures better ROI.

Any comments from fellow MBA aspirants?

Also, wanted to hear from all, on their views on whether company's value the "MBA", or do they just see it as another postgraduate degree?

I am currently in the midst of my MBA with UWA, but don't seem to receive any traction from my bosses. I know that it's not a "Harvard" MBA, but is it so lowly rated in the context of Spore companies?
 

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With the Buffalo EMBA, I am skeptical as to whether is warrents such school fees. S$54,570.00 is a lot of money, and I believe that one would have to consider the Return On Investment (ROI) of taking such a course. Also, this particular EMBA does not seem that highly regarded in frequently cited sources such as the Financial Times Rankings.

I was thinking, perhaps it may be more worthwhile to take a conventional MBA instead of the EMBA? Unless you believe that the EMBA is either more suitable/ensures better ROI.

Any comments from fellow MBA aspirants?

Also, wanted to hear from all, on their views on whether company's value the "MBA", or do they just see it as another postgraduate degree?

I am currently in the midst of my MBA with UWA, but don't seem to receive any traction from my bosses. I know that it's not a "Harvard" MBA, but is it so lowly rated in the context of Spore companies?

Hi micrometer,

That's why I mentioned that one would reap all the benefits that can be expected from decent MBA programs done locally, part-time. (no additional edge provided.)

No offense to UWA (I'm an Aussie Resident with an Aussie undergrad degree) but I chose UK universities for my first Master and MBA. Aussie universities are good but for postgrad (and depending on what mileage you seek), UK postgrad seems to enjoy a better perception (not all but if you choose mid tier uni from Aussie and UK, UK seems to stand out slightly more).

Just sharing what I observed (No flaming please, I love my Aussie Bach)

Another question to ponder on is, are you ready to take advantage of having an MBA? If not, then the problem is not with the MBA (regardless of where it is from).
 

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I am currently in the midst of my MBA with UWA, but don't seem to receive any traction from my bosses. I know that it's not a "Harvard" MBA, but is it so lowly rated in the context of Spore companies?

in general SG companies regard generic MBAs as degree mills.

They only look at the well regarded MBAs
and even then, most SG companies are very immature in their MBA hiring since most either do not see the need to pay the premium or are simply worried that these MBAs leave very shortly.

Trust me, the salary expectations from a top MBA is very different from that of a "normal MBA". You can easily check that out in a top school's MBA leaflet. The mean and avg salaries are all provided with some even providing the geographical breakdowns
 

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yeah... u r doing it on campus on in singapore? how much is ur prog fees like? how long is the prog?
i think he is doing it locally, else he would have told you straight away he's doing it on campus (cos more prestigious)
 

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you're right of course... i'm doing it locally...if i had a choice i would do it on campus but alot of things are oout of our hands i guess...

but company paying so nothing for me to complain...

cheers
 

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hihi, anyone know for Strathclyde MBA where will the course be held ah? YMCA?

Yes, I understand that lessons for the Strathclyde MBA will be conducted at YMCA.

Are you considering Strathclyde MBA? How much is the cost fees for the next intake?
 

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Yes, I understand that lessons for the Strathclyde MBA will be conducted at YMCA.

Are you considering Strathclyde MBA? How much is the cost fees for the next intake?

Next Intake in April 2010. $31,000 after 2k study subsidy
 

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has anyone heard of Melior Biz sch? (or is currently a student)
p/t studies from CQU.(queensland uni)
course fee is 12k aussie.
they did some advertising in papers few wks back.
 

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May i ask $31k is before or after gst? the 2k study subsidy is given to anyone?

I don't think it's GST-registered. Anyway seems like anyone can also enjoy the "grant". For laziness sake I simply copy and paste the whole email as received: =:p

Thank you for your interest in the Strathclyde MBA programme sometime ago. We are pleased to inform you that the application for April 2010 intake is now open. You might be interested to know how you can enjoy a Tuition Grant of S$2,000 off your Strathclyde MBA course fees when you enrol early for the April 2010 intake. In order not to miss the tuition grant, all application documents must be completed and submitted to YMCA Tertiary Education from 20 October 2009 to 31 December 2009.

Here are the following application documents:

Documents required for registration

1) Filled up MBA application form 2) Educational Certificates and transcripts (original & photocopies) - we will certify true copy for you on the photocopy set. 3) CV (Resume) 4) 2 pieces of passport size photo 5) 2 References 6) Application Fees of SGD 75 (Inclusive of 7% GST) for Singaporeans and Singapore PR Application Fees of SGD 107 (Inclusive of 7% GST) for Foreigners. 7) First installment of SGD 7950 (cheque payment to University of Strathclyde) – To reserve a place. YMCA will not bank in the amount until the MBA Offer Letter was agreed and signed by applicant.

Payment Instalment Scheme
The total course fee is S$33,000 (without tuition grant), payable in 4 instalments stated below.
Payment Plan
Course Fee S$



Course Fee S$
(Tuition grant of S$2,000 is
deducted during 3rd instalment)
1st instalment (Upon Registration for April 2010)
7,950
7,950
2nd instalment (Mar 10)
8,950
8,950
3rd instalment (Oct 10)
8,050
6,050
4th instalment (Mar 11)
8,050
8,050
Total Course Fee
33,000
31,000
- Tuition fee payment is made by cheque or cashier order, payable to "University of Strathclyde".


Lastly, if you need to discuss with me in greater details, I will be happy to speak to you or even meet up personally so as to walk through the study facilities in YMCA and the MBA materials. Hope to hear from you very soon. Kind regards,
 

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At $31k, I believe that it is a pretty good deal - on par with Nottingham & Lancater fees. Of course, there is still the affordable Birmingham MBA at approx. $25k.

Any graduates of the Strathclyde MBA program whom have experienced exponential career progression after attaining their MBA?

I believe that forumers will want to have a feel of the market for such PT MBAs in the Singapore context.
 

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i wonder how many HR personnel in singapore knows about university of navarra or IMD
especially, those ppl who screens resumes
 

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i wonder how many HR personnel in singapore knows about university of navarra or IMD
especially, those ppl who screens resumes

in SG not many unless they are seasoned / regular MBA recruiters
Generally if they know Insead, they know these schools since they are all mentioned in the same breath

but HR in SG is not the most matured industry or have the most knowledgable personnel
so dont be surprised by their ignorance

:)
 
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