Which MBA?

[alexgnp]

Hi Folks,
Where do u apply for Manchester MBA? Any current student from Manchester MBA? How is the school?

Anyone currently taking Strathclyde MBA. How is the school and teaching quality?

 

[babyrobo]

Hi Folks,
Where do u apply for Manchester MBA? Any current student from Manchester MBA? How is the school?

Anyone currently taking Strathclyde MBA. How is the school and teaching quality?

my ex-colleague is taking. he seems pretty happy with the sch and teaching staffs

 

[momojay]

UOB @ AEC

hi, anybody consider or study in University of Birmingham (UOB) MBA conducted at AEC in Connection 1 at Bukit Merah? kindly advise. tks!

 

[goodcareer]

hi, anybody consider or study in University of Birmingham (UOB) MBA conducted at AEC in Connection 1 at Bukit Merah? kindly advise. tks!

why do you want to choose this university and study at AEC?

 

[momojay]

why do you want to choose this university and study at AEC?

no...not mi. my bro-in-law is doing there. i just curious, as my the other bro-in-law did his full time in ntu, so just want to share and ask for comment....

is there anything specific info that you can share?

 

[serious_sam]

Can I conclude that "University of Birmingham MBA" by AEC is ok since it is double accreditation?

Juz a quick question. Im holding a private uk hons degree 2:1 (0.5 yr exp after graduated + 4 yr exp post Poly experience) and aged 27.

Would I be able to gain entry to the course or not?

I will try to check with the school person in-charge for more info, but I would appreciate if anyone here can shed some light to me.

 

[goodcareer]

Can I conclude that "University of Birmingham MBA" by AEC is ok since it is double accreditation?

Juz a quick question. Im holding a private uk hons degree 2:1 (0.5 yr exp after graduated + 4 yr exp post Poly experience) and aged 27.

Would I be able to gain entry to the course or not?

I will try to check with the school person in-charge for more info, but I would appreciate if anyone here can shed some light to me.

i don't know what kind of 4 yrs working experience do you have but must be of some sort of management or supervisory work. pls refer to below criteria which i copied from the website.

what priviate uk degree and course did you graduate from?

Entry Requirements
•At least 24 years of age
•A Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of relevant management/supervisory experience; or
•A recognized Professional Qualification with 8 years relevant management/supervisory experience
•Proficiency in English is essential
•GMAT is not required although a score above 550 will be an advantage
No exemptions will be granted. However, ACCA graduates or equivalent have an option to replace the core accounting module with an additional elective.

 

[serious_sam]

a not so famous one by raffles academy.... uk degree from nottingham trent university

 

[Thai_Rak_Thai]

Anybody here doing INSEAD MBA? Is the criteria very strict?

 

[starbugs]

Anybody here doing INSEAD MBA? Is the criteria very strict?

"Strict" is very relative. Generally speaking, if you have a bachelor degree, a decent GMAT and good essay writing skills, it is not that difficult to enter Insead.

 

[goodcareer]

"Strict" is very relative. Generally speaking, if you have a bachelor degree, a decent GMAT and good essay writing skills, it is not that difficult to enter Insead.

i heard that my friend said that candidate must have high GMAT score to get into insead, is it true?

 

[Thai_Rak_Thai]

a not so famous one by raffles academy.... uk degree from nottingham trent university

why not you continue their MBA? Derby University

 

[starbugs]

i heard that my friend said that candidate must have high GMAT score to get into insead, is it true?

High GMAT (say 720+) is important when the undergrad GPA is low or the under grad uni is not famous. Converse is true.

For the really difficult-to-get-in MBA schools, both a high GMAT and a high GPA may not get you in.

 

[ahkiat07]

Strathclyde MBA

Anyone has any info on Quality of Strathclyde MBA and YMCA's admin support?

I would like to apply for the school but I have some concerns...

Looking through the application and emails, I always see typos and minor errors here and there... I hope the current students do not face major issues with YMCA...

 

[systeo]

Reconsider the Risk

YMCA has minimal experience in managing Postgraduate programs, most of their courses are languages and diplomas. its a Good MBA program but the provider (YMCA) might be a concern and in MBA, support is paramount, especially if u want to clear the thesis .. so be mindful.

go for more established ones like Manchester, Louisville , INSEAD or State Uni of New York if you are looking for an internationally recognized and accredited programs.

 

[systeo]

Australia MBA Ranking 2009

The Graduate Management Association of Australia Inc (GMAA) was established as a national entity in October 1993. The GMAA has members with MBA, DBA and other postgraduate management qualifications from approved Australian and international programs residing in all states of Australia and overseas. The GMAA operates through a National Committee of State representatives from State Chapters, with the following charter:

The GMA produces and publishes the annual GMA Star Rating with a detailed survey of the top business schools in Australia. It is well recognised as a rigorous and truly independent assessment of the Australian business schools

The 2009 GMA Star Rating is shown below
http://www.gmaa.asn.au/star_rating.cfm

Five Star

• University of Adelaide University of Adelaide Business School Advanced MBA
• Deakin University Deakin Business School MBA
• Deakin University Deakin Business School International MBA
• Griffith University Griffith Business School MBA
• Griffith University Griffith Business School International MBA
• University of Melbourne Melbourne Business School MBA
• Macquarie University Macquarie Graduate School of Management MBA
• University of Queensland UQ Business School MBA
• University of South Australia International Graduate School of Business MBA
• University of Western Australia University of Western Australia Business School MBA
• University of Western Australia University of Western Australia Business School Advanced MBA

Four Star

• University of Adelaide University of Adelaide Business School MBA
• The Australian National University National Graduate School of Management MBA
• University of Ballarat University of Ballarat Business School MBA
• Bond University Bond University School of Business MBA
• Curtin University Curtin Business School MBA
• Edith Cowan University Perth Graduate School of Business MBA
• Monash University Monash Business School MBA
• Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Graduate School of Business MBA
• Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Graduate School of Business Major MBA
• University of Technology Sydney Graduate School of Business MBA
• University of Wollongong

Graduate School of Business MBA

Three Star

• University of Canberra School of Business and Government MBA
• Edith Cowan University Perth Graduate School of Business International MBA
• La Trobe La Trobe Business School MBA
• University of Newcastle Newcastle Graduate School of Business MBA
• Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Graduate School of Business Executive MBA
• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology RMIT Business Executive MBA
• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology RMIT Business MBA
• University of the Sunshine Coast School of Management MBA
• Swinburne University of Technology Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship MBA
• University of Western Australia University of Western Australia Business School Executive MBA

Two Star

• Australian Catholic University School of Business MBA(Accounting)
• Australian Maritime College Postgraduate School of Maritime Business MBA(MLM)
• Charles Darwin University School of Law and Business MBA
• Central Queensland University School of Management and Information Systems MBA
• James Cook University School of Business MBA
• Southern Cross University School of Commerce and Management MBA
• University of New England New England Business School MBA
• University of Southern Queensland Australian Graduate School of Management MBA
• University of Technology Sydney Graduate School of Business Executive MBA
• University of Western Australia University of Western Australia Business School Executive MBA
• Victoria University Victoria

Graduate School of Business MBA

One Star

• Australian Catholic University School of Business MBA
• Australian Catholic University School of Business Advanced MBA
• Chifley Business School (formerly APESMA Management Education) N/A MBA
• Chifley Business School (formerly APESMA Management Education) N/A MBA Technology Management
• Entrepreneurship Institute Australia (Gibaran Learning Group) Gibaran Learning Group Entrepreneural MBA
• Flinders University, Adelaide Flinders Business School MBA
• Gibaran Learning Group Gibaran Learning Group MBA
• Melbourne Business School Melbourne Business School Executive MBA
• Murdoch Murdoch Business School MBA
• Southern Cross University School of Commerce and Management MBA(HTM)
• University of Tasmania Graduate School of Management MBA

 

[ahkiat07]

They are in their own league...

The Graduate Management Association of Australia Inc (GMAA) was established as a national entity in October 1993. The GMAA has members with MBA, DBA and other postgraduate management qualifications from approved Australian and international programs residing in all states of Australia and overseas. The GMAA operates through a National Committee of State representatives from State Chapters, with the following charter:

The GMA produces and publishes the annual GMA Star Rating with a detailed survey of the top business schools in Australia. It is well recognised as a rigorous and truly independent assessment of the Australian business schools

The 2009 GMA Star Rating is shown below
http://www.gmaa.asn.au/star_rating.cfm

Five Star

• University of Adelaide University of Adelaide Business School Advanced MBA
• Deakin University Deakin Business School MBA
• Deakin University Deakin Business School International MBA
• Griffith University Griffith Business School MBA
• Griffith University Griffith Business School International MBA
• University of Melbourne Melbourne Business School MBA
• Macquarie University Macquarie Graduate School of Management MBA
• University of Queensland UQ Business School MBA
• University of South Australia International Graduate School of Business MBA
• University of Western Australia University of Western Australia Business School MBA
• University of Western Australia University of Western Australia Business School Advanced MBA

Four Star

• University of Adelaide University of Adelaide Business School MBA
• The Australian National University National Graduate School of Management MBA
• University of Ballarat University of Ballarat Business School MBA
• Bond University Bond University School of Business MBA
• Curtin University Curtin Business School MBA
• Edith Cowan University Perth Graduate School of Business MBA
• Monash University Monash Business School MBA
• Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Graduate School of Business MBA
• Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Graduate School of Business Major MBA
• University of Technology Sydney Graduate School of Business MBA
• University of Wollongong

Graduate School of Business MBA

Three Star

• University of Canberra School of Business and Government MBA
• Edith Cowan University Perth Graduate School of Business International MBA
• La Trobe La Trobe Business School MBA
• University of Newcastle Newcastle Graduate School of Business MBA
• Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Graduate School of Business Executive MBA
• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology RMIT Business Executive MBA
• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology RMIT Business MBA
• University of the Sunshine Coast School of Management MBA
• Swinburne University of Technology Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship MBA
• University of Western Australia University of Western Australia Business School Executive MBA

Two Star

• Australian Catholic University School of Business MBA(Accounting)
• Australian Maritime College Postgraduate School of Maritime Business MBA(MLM)
• Charles Darwin University School of Law and Business MBA
• Central Queensland University School of Management and Information Systems MBA
• James Cook University School of Business MBA
• Southern Cross University School of Commerce and Management MBA
• University of New England New England Business School MBA
• University of Southern Queensland Australian Graduate School of Management MBA
• University of Technology Sydney Graduate School of Business Executive MBA
• University of Western Australia University of Western Australia Business School Executive MBA
• Victoria University Victoria

Graduate School of Business MBA

One Star

• Australian Catholic University School of Business MBA
• Australian Catholic University School of Business Advanced MBA
• Chifley Business School (formerly APESMA Management Education) N/A MBA
• Chifley Business School (formerly APESMA Management Education) N/A MBA Technology Management
• Entrepreneurship Institute Australia (Gibaran Learning Group) Gibaran Learning Group Entrepreneural MBA
• Flinders University, Adelaide Flinders Business School MBA
• Gibaran Learning Group Gibaran Learning Group MBA
• Melbourne Business School Melbourne Business School Executive MBA
• Murdoch Murdoch Business School MBA
• Southern Cross University School of Commerce and Management MBA(HTM)
• University of Tasmania Graduate School of Management MBA

 

[kalone]

YMCA has minimal experience in managing Postgraduate programs, most of their courses are languages and diplomas. its a Good MBA program but the provider (YMCA) might be a concern and in MBA, support is paramount, especially if u want to clear the thesis .. so be mindful.

go for more established ones like Manchester, Louisville , INSEAD or State Uni of New York if you are looking for an internationally recognized and accredited programs.

It's really surprising to see such comments appearing in the forum again after so long. Perhaps the info below will clear the air and provide some latest updates.

I've enquired about the Strathclyde MBA a few months back and have personally gone down to YMCA to speak to Tricia and Kelvin. Both are very professional and they assured me that the teething issues encountered during the transition last year have been resolved. It was fortunate that there was a class going on that evening and I managed to speak with a few students. They mentioned that they are happy with the administrative coordination in YMCA and also said that the facilities and location of YMCA are better than the previous provider.

Despite all these good comments, I'm unable to embark on this MBA due to my overwhelming work schedule. Nevertheless, I will continue to keep the Strathclyde MBA, which is recognised internationally with triple-accreditation, in the top of my mind.

Cheers.

 

[rosebelle]

"Strict" is very relative. Generally speaking, if you have a bachelor degree, a decent GMAT and good essay writing skills, it is not that difficult to enter Insead.

Hi starbugs,

I am presuming based on the above that you might be a student/grad from Insead.
Currently I am looking into masters or mba programs. I am a recent graduate from SIM-UOL banking and finance,graduated last yr,my working experience so far was in a top investment bank,but i have realised that my area of interest lies in organisation development,corporate social responsibility( CSR) etc.
I have been doing my homework on this and i am currently looking around for relevant job opportunities in the field that i am keen to work in.

A quick question here, I am interested in the mba program offered by Insead,u mentioned about the high GMAT,bachelor deg and essay writing,what about work experience?Are there students admitted to Insead with about a yr's worth of work experience with the above criteria u have mentioned?

Thank You.

 

[missotah]

i will jump if i can pay $4k for my mba, but pity my co. not SME leh.
i do wish to take up a more than $30k MBA and company can pay for me but i dunwan cos. later like slave.