Which MBA?

[denilson]

Thanks for the advise. Yup i totally agree with u.
Either way, it is not easy at all to enter Insead plus taking 10 months just to study and price tag is really no joke.

if you get into BBM, the associate's base comp is at least 5 figures..

 

[Pineapple.wong]

gmat is a hygiene factor, once you get above a certain min score, any higher doesn't really matter

Cleanliness and economic theory aside, I am glad somebody notices that having a barrier of entry does not always equal to attracting the best candidates.

 

[Wilb87]

I graduated with a Degree in Chemical Engineering without any honors, with 4 years working experience and currently a Regional Engineering Manager in a MNC.

Looking at a MBA to further my career; however without honor, what are my chances of entering into a MBA program in either NTU or NUS? even with a decent GMAT score?

Are good honors or even honor, a deal breaker in MBA admission? Thanks.

 

[denilson]

I graduated with a Degree in Chemical Engineering without any honors, with 4 years working experience and currently a Regional Engineering Manager in a MNC.

Looking at a MBA to further my career; however without honor, what are my chances of entering into a MBA program in either NTU or NUS? even with a decent GMAT score?

Are good honors or even honor, a deal breaker in MBA admission? Thanks.

yea your profile looks good , don't worry about honours, as long you have a decent gpa , your experience counts for more

you can talk to the admissions staff at ntu/nus , they should be able to give you a better idea

 

[GGGGGG]

I have a bachelors in science degree and currently working along sales & marketing for a food ingredient MNC. If I am looking to pursue towards the direction of business development (taking into consideration my qualification is a science degree) to climb the corporate ladder, should I be heading towards MBA direction?

Also, sometimes I see advertisement they advertise their Masters courses at only 9 months and you can complete it. How about those Kaplan of 15 months?

 

[intime]

I have a bachelors in science degree and currently working along sales & marketing for a food ingredient MNC. If I am looking to pursue towards the direction of business development (taking into consideration my qualification is a science degree) to climb the corporate ladder, should I be heading towards MBA direction?

Also, sometimes I see advertisement they advertise their Masters courses at only 9 months and you can complete it. How about those Kaplan of 15 months?

I think MBA will be a good addition for you.
Will your MNC company sponsor you for the programme?
If yes, it will be great, that means they are willing to invest in you and plans to move you up the ladder. If no, then you have to reconsider on taking mba, there may not be plan to raise you even after your mba.
Alternatively, you can think about career change after the MBA.

You should look at the returns on investment for the MBA programme or at the very least go for a MBA that is ranked on global charts like FT.
http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/global-mba-ranking-2016

The MBAs ranked and have a local programme here is,
Lancaster MBA at SAA Global
Manchester MBA at Manchester Business School
Strathclyde MBA at YMCA
Birmingham MBA at SIMGE
And NUS, NTU and INSEAD.

Alternatively, you can consider Aalto EMBA, SMU EMBA, Rutgers EMBA which have a place in another chart, the EMBA chart. These three also have local programmes here.
http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/executive-mba-ranking-2015

 

[GGGGGG]

I think MBA will be a good addition for you.
Will your MNC company sponsor you for the programme?
If yes, it will be great, that means they are willing to invest in you and plans to move you up the ladder. If no, then you have to reconsider on taking mba, there may not be plan to raise you even after your mba.
Alternatively, you can think about career change after the MBA.

You should look at the returns on investment for the MBA programme or at the very least go for a MBA that is ranked on global charts like FT.
http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/global-mba-ranking-2016

The MBAs ranked and have a local programme here is,
Lancaster MBA at SAA Global
Manchester MBA at Manchester Business School
Strathclyde MBA at YMCA
Birmingham MBA at SIMGE
And NUS, NTU and INSEAD.

Alternatively, you can consider Aalto EMBA, SMU EMBA, Rutgers EMBA which have a place in another chart, the EMBA chart. These three also have local programmes here.
http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/executive-mba-ranking-2015

Thank you, this is very useful.

I'm wondering if how much will I struggle given that I do not have business degree background.

 

[Gummyboy]

As long as you have managerial experience and a few years of working experience, should not be that much of a struggle. You would already have the aptitude for it by that time.

 

[goodchong]

You don't need to have a business degree to study MBA

 

[Tomfanatic]

Top 20 in US or Insead or NUS

I think the best MBA programs are still in the states. Quit your job and just do it. It's worth the investment. Trust me coz I did it.

If you want to stay in SG, quit your job and go Insead. If you have financial commitment, then do a part time at NUS.

That's all. Other schools are ********. Really.

 

[ManchesterMBA]

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[HBK]

Hi Tomfanatic,
Can you explain why it's worth the investment? I'm also having dilemma on MBA.

TIA

I think the best MBA programs are still in the states. Quit your job and just do it. It's worth the investment. Trust me coz I did it.

If you want to stay in SG, quit your job and go Insead. If you have financial commitment, then do a part time at NUS.

That's all. Other schools are ********. Really.

 

[Tomfanatic]

Hi Tomfanatic,
Can you explain why it's worth the investment? I'm also having dilemma on MBA.

TIA

Hi HBK,

Sure. It's worth it coz 2 years after I graduated, my salary more than doubled. If you are not happy with your job now and hope for a breakthrough, just do it. It's not cheap though. Good luck!

 

[vesfreq]

Hi,
I am currently based in Singapore and having 11 yrs exp in engineering (Oil & Gas). I am interested in MBA at Strathclyde. I am also considering Hull MBA. Is it worth doing comparing with Strathclyde?? I mean to say about recognition. In this forum anybody hardly talking about Hull MBA. So I am bit sceptical about that. Please advice.

Strathclyde has a pretty long history in Singapore. It was one of my choices, aside from Manchester. There are some pretty high profile graduates from the Strathclyde MBA and is surely an interesting consideration.

No comments about Hull.

 

[drsubaru]

Choose American MBA with a finance slant.

Hopefully, CFO and eventually CEO

 

[Maestroz]

University of Nottingham

Hi guys, need your valuable inputs/opinions on the MBA in Finance offered by University of Nottingham.

 

[Shingoz]

Did you take it up in the end?

Dear all ,

am looking at EMBA offered by University Of Hull.

i feel is pretty gd as it Is Triple Accreditation and the fees are rather attractive..

i think Kaplan is quite establish too..

Anyone can give some advise?

thanks..

 

[Strathclyde]

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About Strathclyde Business School

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It was also named Business School of the Year at the THE Awards 2016.

 

[Adam Apuk]

Hi guys, need your valuable inputs/opinions on the MBA in Finance offered by University of Nottingham.

University of Nottingham's MBA would provide you with knowledge of financial aspects of multinational businesses, which opens many doors both in Singapore and the UK for the students upon completion. What's different in an MBA course it that, you will be able build an international network of professionals who could potentially benefit you. In addition, the university's MBA is ranked 21st by The Economist and being an EQUIS and AMBA accredited business school makes it highly recognised by many businesses in worldwide. If you are studying in the UK, you would be one of the 6530 Singaporeans in the UK and the community becomes open to you, depending on how active you can be.

In addition to looking at the university's website, personally I would recommend that you use this platform ApplicationUK. You can google 'ApplicationUK' or check out their Facebook page.

That platform allows you to search and compare other postgraduate courses. It also has an extensive list of scholarships that might help bring you school fees down. Plus it offers you additional bursary which will definitely help with the school fees.

Hope my advice helps

 

[strayedsouls]

Yo guys

Currently im doing MBA from University of Newcastle Australia at PSB Academy. If you have any queries, you can ask me. But since its too much to share and Im lazy to write it, you can always whatsapp call me at 85764085 / +62 8 123456 2273. I will share you any information that you need / want to know if possible.