I went to the Postgradasia fair last week. They said can transfer between campuses. Not too sure about their modules.

dear all sifus,

I need some advice here. I am planning to study MBA but is currently undecided on which business school to choose.

I am very tempted to register for those triple crown MBA course (Strathclyde / Lancaster) but feels like the fees are too high.

I just want to ask, how important is the accreditation for MBA programs? Hope to get feedbacks from hiring managers / experienced professionals in finance field.

I work in finance for a foreign oil & gas company.

Many thanks in advance.

Yup, I guess it all boils down to the purpose why you want to take MBA, which industry you are working in and what kind of company.

The sole purpose for me to take MBA is career progression. I work in a MNC and I know for a fact that, accreditation of our qualifications do make a difference. At the very least you know that the chances of being called for interview is higher.

But, there are many other factors to consider as well. For me, the difficulties is in the $$$, hehe.... I have just settled my PTPTN and I am not sure if I wanna take on another debt for my MBA.

have any of u guys decided / shortlisted any potential universities to register for?

I am considering either Nottingham or UM.

For me $$$ is a big deciding factor and I need access to financial assistance. I don't need the ability to do transfer cos I am planning on starting a family within the next 2-3 years. Therefore, I'll need to complete it locally.

Btw, why Warwick and which institution is offering that locally?

Yup, it's really a big headache for me cos the difference between Nottingham and Strathclyde is only about $3K+. But Strathclyde is triple crown vs double crown for Nottingham... feels like it's not worth studying with Nottingham 

Summore, the fees for Strathclyde include study materials and books. Not sure about Nottingham. If Nottingham doesn't include that , then there's not much difference.

But Nottingham can apply for Mybrain & PTPTN 

First of all, i never used the accredition as a differential criteria. My point was to highlight the fact that Sunway was misleading people by that statement when in fact only the Lancaster business school is triple accredited not the Sunway program. As for the standings of each business school, Strathclyde ranks higher as well. As to the importance of the triple accredition, the top 30 programs in the world dont quite need it as their programs speak for themselves. But for the others, the accredition does hold weight especially if one is looking for overseas employment e.g in Europe.

Then feel free to correct my 'fact' above. But u cant can u? Then you are in fact already making an assumption even though u think ure not. Tell me the course which is better than Strathclyde in Malaysia. While ure at it, go find out why the Manchester MBA program was stopped at Sunway and moved to Singapore. And yes ive done my research on the accredition, alumni network, course participants, etc. and there is no personal preference when it comes to post grad courses. If the course is good then its good for very specific reasons. There is no 'feeling' or 'personal preference' involved.  The defining factor is whether you have the brains to qualify for the program or not. If u knew me in real life, u would never doubt any of my info above. 

Btw, my 'noise' is purely for others to learn how to make the correct choices and not be taken in by the crap salesman talk that private colleges in Malaysia are famous for. Im not interested in any of the MBA courses in Malaysia so i stand to make no gain from promoting Strathclyde or the likes.

Anyone have comments about Australian -  Monash MBA in Malaysia? First Class starting in Jan 2015. Thanks.

Triple Accredited. Are the MBA good?

Hi there

Strathclyde MBA does offer this. You may choose to study your elective subjects either in the University's main campus in UK, or any other international centres (there are 9 altogether).

Thanks

Regards, Edahani

Thank you, so far it had been a very enlightening and I am enjoying the challenge.

Hi Silverware,

I am one third of the way thru the program.

Let me know if you wish to know more about my experience and how the programme benefited me during and after the programme.

Hello, I lost track of this thread 2 years ago after moving to SG from Australia. Planning to take on MBA in Malaysia due to cheaper cost and also I have accommodation and car in KL. Was thinking of doing full time in Nottingham initially but it seemed like Lancaster MBA and the Strathclyde MBA are the more recommended ones here.  Any advice regarding this ?