Hmm, wanna ask regarding MBA. I have a friend who graduated in Graphic Design (Diploma). He told me that he is pursuing MBA, but how can that be possible, since both are totally different courses. Can huh?

What is the fees like if do MBA locally and in overseas?

You can only take master if you have degree and it must be honors degree with at least 2nd class upper. Diploma is not possible

It is wise to have at least 2 years of working experience before taking MBA.

I will be taking MBA or MSC or MIT in a year or two.

asmly14 already mentioned about the need for a degree.

However yes, you can take an MBA no matter what your original degree is in. What is important typically is your work experience, and depending on the university, your GMAT score.

The cost varies significantly. A local university might charge RM20+k but a Harvard or Columbia MBA will cost you US$120k or even more.

Those without any undergraduate qualifications but with at least minimal X years of work experience in a Mid to Sr Management position will also qualify to take up an MBA.

tishaban,
The Manchester MBA which was brought up earlier in this thread (or perhaps some other thread) apparently costs RM90k. Tried checking with Sunway College some time last week but they put me on hold for far too long, I lost patience

90k for master? That will be one of the most expensive masters in Malaysia market.

i am thinking of taking up MBA, prolly in local University

but if I take up MBA, i will have to resign from my job.. do you guys think it is a good move?

asmly14,
I can't confirm the actual cost of the Manchester MBA yah?

vkeong,
If you've the funds and the ambition, I don't see why you shouldn't

There were some notes around here about the local MBA programs not being so great. I don't have personal experience, but what I expect from an MBA is to learn from peers who have had a significant enough amount of work experience that they can contribute to the discussion and classes. Friends who have experience say that local universities aren't the best in this area unfortunately.

Resigning is definitely an option, although much more expensive They do have part time studies you know...

only you can decide for yourself what is best in your situation. i know that i don't have the discipline to do the MBA part time, working in the week and spending weekends in class and project work. it is an opportunity cost indeed.

i decided to resign and pursued my MBA overseas full time. after that, i took a job in the US which helped shorten my payback period.

I am not sure how many years of working experience you have. If you have substantial working experience, more than 3-5 years, it might be worth considering to resign and pursue your MBA. But if your working experience is only 1-2 years, you resign and get an MBA, your MBA will not be very valuable because of your lack of working experience. If you have just worked on and studied part time, you would have added on your working experience.

I have heard of MBA graduate without much working experience who is nothing but mere theory expert who cannot apply what he learnt to his working life.

You decide whether you should resign or not. If you are comfortable with the working experience that you have, and you have the money to support yourself through the MBA, then you might want to consider resigning. But in my view, if you are able complete your MBA part time, you have just proven yourself to your employer that you are able to cope with stress and heavy workload.

tishaban,
Your pals have got very valid points. Even if you get into a good MBA, if u do not have peers interacting with you, you'll definitely lose out. Part of the MBA experience is to network and learn from other peers from the many different industries - remember the theory of u learn more when u teach? Or, the theory of sharing is caring?

Chronox,
I think there are more stress than working f/time and studying p/time..... but well, it sure is something worth respecting

Yo dudes, thanks for the feedbacks.

Another question, is MBA a full time course or? If it's full time, can one choose to do part time?

2nd class degree <--- They see your CGPA rating yeah. I have not done my Degree yet, so I have no clue about this. What is the CGPA rate should a person get to achieve 2nd class degree?

This post has been edited by zeist: Feb 23 2007, 08:39 PM

yup, for undergraduate courses, we call it Major as well.

zeist,
You can pursue an MBA full time or part time. Obviously, doing in part time will take longer than doing it full time but if you're working throughout that duration, you will benefit from the additional working experience you've gathered; on the other hand, if you pursue it full time, you would have the additional benefit of completing the MBA within a shorter time frame

Since ur not done with your degree, u should concentrate on getting ur degree now and if possible, you should try to graduate with 1st Class Honours or graduate with Distinction if you can No point looking too far ahead for your MBA now...

Good Luck !

aduh..I got 3rd class.....is there any possibility for me to further study into MBA after few years working experience??

eric84cool,
Yes!

sure boh?!

eric84cool,
Positive!

SEGi webiste don't have much info on MBAs... or am I looking at the wrong places...

want to start in 2008....start collect money now...

any MBA got easy payment plan ?

thechallenger,
Contact SeGi for detailed information on the course. You can also check with them on the different payment schemes most colleges offer on their courses.