Which MBA?

[sherrynbaby]

me poor too...

 

[sherrynbaby]

Part time better

 

[goodchong]

Graduate business school Insead tops Financial Times' global ranking of MBA programmes

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapo...ad-tops-financial-times-global-ranking-of-mba

 

[Genesisz]

I wonder if anyone in this thread, especially the prospective MBA students, existing MBA disciples and the MBA holders (be it tier 1 or tier 2 or other tiers) have gotten to read the Personal MBA.

The link is as below: https://personalmba.com/

I chanced upon the link and managed to grab a copy of the book. I haven't progressed much into the book as I find it easier to read novels or literature stuff.

 

[denilson]

i was a FT SMU MBA 2015 grad..

there were ~60 FT students and 15 of them are singaporeans.

The singaporeans have > 4 of experience

feel free to ask me questions

 

[destiny123]

i was a FT SMU MBA 2015 grad..

there were ~60 FT students and 15 of them are singaporeans.

The singaporeans have > 4 of experience

feel free to ask me questions

Any feedback / comments?
Can you please also elaborate more on your experience with them, so we know what questions to ask.
Maybe also provide info on what leads you to choose this course in particular?

Thanks in advance.

 

[oohhee]

If you work in Government/Public sector, they only recognize full time local Master degree. I will recommend NTU-MBA (Accountancy) because it can help you get CA Sg. For PEI, I will chose Strathclyde because it is triple accreditation (AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS)‏ & around the market rate course fee for DL MBA (manchester is only good for ranking but course fee is too much for DL MBA that are not worth for ROI).

would you recommend local uni mba over Strathclyde?

 

[goodchong]

Government / public sector's HR has a list of recognized MBA. Strathclyde attained good ranking in FT but still not as good as NTU/NUS. I would strongly recommend local uni mba over Strathclyde

 

[denilson]

Any feedback / comments?
Can you please also elaborate more on your experience with them, so we know what questions to ask.
Maybe also provide info on what leads you to choose this course in particular?

Thanks in advance.

Pretty mixed experience.

Initial course are quite academic , electives are much better, some profs still work in industry and teach part time, these profs are usually the best

Some fellow students worry too much about grades still, these tend to be the younger ones

Management of the course is a bit messy

Workload is quite heavy, gets even heavier when your internship starts because you study at night. Little time to do non-academic stuff. But I heard now you can extend the course by 3/4 months if you want.

I studied overseas for ugrad but local uni, esp smu gives me better access to employers, better chance of a good job i guess.

 

[Strathclyde]

Strathclyde MBA

You are cordially invited to attend the Information Session below.

The Strathclyde MBA is ranked amongst the Top 50 MBA in the FT Executive MBA Ranking 2015.

Strathclyde MBA Information Session - Grant Available

Date: Wednesday, 17 Feb 2016
Time : 7.15pm
Venue : YMCA, One Orchard Road, Level 2

To register, Please call 6586 2378.

About Strathclyde Business School


Strathclyde Business School is amongst the 1% of business schools in the world to be triple accredited by the international accrediting bodies, AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. It is also ranked among the Financial Times Top 50 Executive MBA 2015. The University of Strathclyde has been crowned UK University of the Year 2012/13 and UK Entrepreneurial University of the Year 2013/14 at the Times Higher Education Awards. We look forward to seeing you.

 

[Pineapple.wong]

Hi Guys, need some help on the MBA's offered in part-time in Singapore.
Had attended the MBA fair in MBS last weekend. Strathclyde/Ngee-Ann-Adelaide MBA's looks pretty good. Strathclyde MBA, for few modules they are taught by local prof's however for Ngee-Ann-Adelaide all classes are taken by prof from Uni of Adelaide.

Any one studying in Strathclyde/Ngee-Ann-Adelaide please share your MBA experience. Anyone attended the MBA fair do share your views.

Is there any other part time MBA worth a shot in Singapore considering a budget of under $40K ??

I am an ex-student from the Undergraduate Commerce Programme from Ngee Ann- Adelaide.

I can share with you that it's for sure that the courses here are definitely challenging. As you have mentioned, the tutors are all air flown in (like Australian beef ) so the qualification you get is really not all that different from that of the one you get onshore. Seeing how we go by "intensives" 2 weekends (Fri, Sat Sun followed by another Fri, Sat, Sun) for every module, you will be hard pressed to say that the quality is lacking when the assessment criteria is a mix of continuous assessment and/or exams unless otherwise decided by the tutor. I think as a working adult, the ability to juggle such a demanding programme while keeping up with your work commitment is definitely a plus point in terms of "soft skills" where bosses (i think) look out for your ability to juggle deadlines and stress in general. I could be wrong but a healthy EQ mixed in with IQ can never hurt.

Going back to the programme, I used to share the same tutor for some of the tougher modules like Strategic Management (where the failure rate was...high. And the "good grades" all hovering around 50 at the UNDERGRADUATE level), I think for the price you are paying (when the local uni's are charging more than double) you are definitely getting your money's worth (I know because I used to hear how the graduate students complain about dying and not having any family time while trying to rush out my own assignments).

As for Strathclyde, I am in no position to comment but I hope this gives you a glimpse into the MBA programme at Ngee Ann

 

[Pineapple.wong]

I am torn between local or PEI because Bain and Co recognise our local MBA degree for employment.

Recommend a Local and PEI?

To answer your question, I must first know what you intend to do with the MBA after getting the MBA. Also, are you looking to work/working in a local firm or MNC.

If you're talking about MNCs, especially the ones where the ratio of local to foreigners is small, a REPUTABLE PEI (e.g Ngee Ann - Adelaide) where the tutors are flown in, the entry requirements, admission are all controlled by Australia, and most importantly, the variety of students they take in, will be a much better choice IMO to a local uni where to cost is astronomical for more or less the same sort of quality.

If you're talking local companies/ government, that's where the issue becomes tricky. What is the HR policy towards recognising foreign qualifications, must it be done onshore? All these answers you must already have before you even sign up for any MBA.

Look at it this way, an MBA is to give you the theoretical grounding which you may or may not have, in order to advance your career. At a bare minimum, you must already be bringing to the plate some level of working experience / soft skills. An MBA without some other "competitive advantage" unique to YOU is not going to help you stand out.

An MBA is NOT the silver bullet if that's what you're looking for. If you are looking for a magic cure-all pill, I suggest you re-consider seeing how this will be a snake-oil sorta pill that costs $40K a pop easily.

 

[denilson]

For those wanting to join elite consultancies such as McKinsey, Bain or BCG, please don't be fooled into taking a local university MBA/ Masters/ whatever programme.

McK: mckinsey.com/careers/your-career/McKinsey-on-campus

BCG: bcg.com/careers/join/on-campus/default.aspx

Bain: joinbain.com/apply-to-bain/undergraduate-and-masters/default.asp

Above, I have linked their campus recruiting pages. Try doing a search for your university to see if it's recognized (NUS, NTU, SMU are not in any of the 3 elite consultancies). I recommend going overseas to Oxbridge, IVY, LSE etc.

depends on your profile also..

Bain called me to see if i was interested without me applying for anything

 

[vesfreq]

I am very surprised that this thread is still alive. I remember reading it in (circa) 2008.

I was in a fix about which MBA to pursue. After reading the views here and also consulting my friends, I ended up with Manchester MBA (2009 to 2012). Having completed it, a MBA is really a means to an end.

Just like having a steak and a fish fillet. For a steak, you need a sharp knife, else you wont be able to slice the beef properly. For a fish fillet, any knife can do. Its about picking what fits your needs. Its not necessary to do what your friends do because what works for one wouldn't necessarily work for others. Hear out the consultants and schools. And, also assess what your wants and needs are, before embarking on this journey.

Cost should also be a secondary concern. Money can make along the way, but you do not have that time to redo the MBA again. Picking is (in fact) the most demanding part of choosing a suitable MBA.

Personally, the MBA worked for me because it enabled me to switch career tracks. It also helped me link up with people whom I would never have met, if not for the MBA.

The last thing to add is that anyone looking at pursuing a MBA should also look at the quality of the intake because these are intangible and form a very significant aspect of the MBA learning experience.

Meantime, have fun searching.

PS: If it matters to anyone.... If I have to choose again, I would pick the Manchester MBA. More because it provided invaluable friendships and job opportunities which wouldn't have been present in the first place. Have a good weekend.

 

[lee_tired_sheep]

Lol Ngee Ann Adelaide.... Please lah

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[Strathclyde]

Strathclyde MBA Information Session

Strathclyde MBA Information Session


You are cordially invited to attend the Information Session below.

Strathclyde is ranked 4th in 'British universities that produce the most CEOs'.

Strathclyde MBA Information Session - Grant Available
Date: Thursday, 10 Mar 2016
Time : 7.15pm
Venue : YMCA, One Orchard Road, Level 2

To register, please call 6586 2378.

About Strathclyde Business School

Strathclyde Business School is amongst the 1% of business schools in the world to be triple accredited by the international accrediting bodies, AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. It is also ranked among the Financial Times Top 50 Executive MBA 2015. The University of Strathclyde has been crowned UK University of the Year 2012/13 and UK Entrepreneurial University of the Year 2013/14 at the Times Higher Education Awards. We look forward to seeing you.

 

[GGGGGG]

If I am on the technical area of science, and I wish to branch out to marketing/business development, is it really necessary to take on a MBA or degree in business related. I checked through jobs posted and indeed along these area they are seeking people with business education background

 

[Pineapple.wong]

If I am on the technical area of science, and I wish to branch out to marketing/business development, is it really necessary to take on a MBA or degree in business related. I checked through jobs posted and indeed along these area they are seeking people with business education background

Because your background is in technical science rather than management, that's to say you will not have the theoretical understanding behind some of the decision making process (not that you can't learn that on the job or from books). An MBA at your level is good to have, not must have if you know what your boss' boss is looking out for.

 

[scrubber]

NUS

 

[delay]

Triple accreditation don't mean much, iirc Harvard not triple crown.

If can get into Harvard or the likes, take loan no need deep pockets or family rich. The ROI better than your cheap $30k uni.
A buddy's son go Stanford on loan, 2-4 yrs all paid off plus he making more $$. Spend $30k earn $100k or spend $200k earn $400k which better? At the end of day who in the lead?

been a while since i contribute in here and kinda feel compelled to given the comments here

i grad from where some will consider a reasonably good school. it is usually ranked in the top 10 or top 5 mba program worldwide in financial times, businessweek or economist. I took time off work and spent 200k

i want to confirm ROI that Patryn mentioned is spot on
and since Bain is mentioned (i almost joined them), there was a Bain managing partner that came from my school and i quote him "get into the best school and it will pay off by itself within a year or 2." To me the determinant of when you can pay off is dependent on your job industry and continent post MBA. Some job opportunities will obviously pay off earlier

without referring to outliers, this is an industry where what you pay gives you equal return or better return. there is a difference between a 40k mba and a 200k mba. The opportunities are significantly different. The easiest analogy is this, a 40k mba opens 10 silver doors for you vs a 200k mba opens 50 golden doors for you; so you are paying for options

academic wise, it really isnt much difference. You get good professors in most schools, the main difference (to me) is that you get more famous lecturers in top schools. eg in some schools you are taught by the authors of the textbooks that other schools are using. and you get a varied group of occasional speakers too. In my year the highlight was Warren Buffet giving a lecture to only my MBA class. And it is not uncommon for Alan Greenspan to drop by Stern in the past. So academic material is usually the same but the person delivering it is different. and btw the authors are not necessarily better teachers but they articulate their thoughts better.

in short i am saying that the price of the MBA does impact your future career roles and the experience you get out of the program is vastly different. A short term view on cash needs is sometimes ignoring medium to long terms returns although you still have to get in first.