Currently planning to study MBA while working...any good options of colleges or universities to study...??

ive enrolled and was accepted for the MBA offered by Unity College International with collaboration with University of Ballarat, Australia.

but the classes are held after work .. mostly at 6pm on tuesday and thursday. I would prefer to have weekend classes. anyone any idea which college/uni offers weekend classes ?

a good MBA imho will probably be from the University of Nottingham ...but the entry requirements are rather high too.. good luck in selecting

Just did some searching...there are several good MBAs available in Malaysia...the best i can locate is manchester business school in Sunway college...we also have monash university and university of south australia in ITD...of coz qualification and cost will be another concern....

DO make sure you have good working experience though. Most universities that accepts you with very little working experience are usuallylow ranking universities.

How abt University of Strathclayde??? Distance Learning provide by CDC Management. Only need to go for Fri, Sat & Sun coursework. Has 3 accrediation.

usually...universities accept 2 years of working experience...but some do have minimum age requirements...

I am MBA graduated from SEGi Collegues with partnership in Australia University of Sunshine Coast.

I would rather said, what is your budget before you going to choose which are the best university/collugues. If you dont have budget problem, Go for UK base MBA (quite expensive RM40k++). For Australia MBA is about RM20-RM40K+

I would agree with GrIM about University of Nottingham.

I am a MBA graduate from Prime College (SEGI), partner with University of Southern Queensland... major in International Business.

Time required = 2 years part-time

Total spent = close to 34k (2nd year exam fees in AUD)

Total subjects = 13

Classes on weekends .. 4 hours each subject with tea break in-between

yeah...lately seen lotsa ads from SEGi on regards to their MBA programs...there is one from University of Sunderland which costs bout RM26k...btw...anyone here from ITD collaborate with University of South Australia?

University of Bath of UK is good too but the fee is a bit expensive

Which college is offering that...university of bath....and how much izzit...thanx

ya...heard before....itd is offering it as well...but dunno how much will it cost...

Heard Unity Ballarat programmes are filled with china students who can't even string a proper sentence in English.

No doubt some may be smart, but it's hard to get a proper and intelligible conversation or discussion going with them.

Got a friend who told me the service at Unity is pathetic, at best.

Please check if it's LAN accredited. The programme may have accreditation for thier on-campus programmes in Scotland.

CDC Management is not a registered and recognised Institution of Higher Learning (IPTS), and thus incapable of offering MBAs in partnership with any foreign university.

You're probably fooled into signing up for a distance programme. Please check if CDC is an approved regional centre by the Ministry. Ask for the letter. If not, you'll have problems with loans, epf withdrawal and even recognition from the government or majority of private sectors now.

Be careful!

Bath was one time offered at MIM and HELP but was dropped. It then went to Inti I think but partnership ended when Inti was found to flout quality rules by the uni.

Am clueless as to whether this MBA is now available in Malaysia...dont' seem to advertise lately.

Thanks teong...btw...do u have any good MBA programme to suggest?

You could try the University of southern queensland mba offered at segi subang. Got quite a few contacts who studied there. It's popular with young executives and managers and the quality is good, compared to those offered at other private colleges.

The one at UM is also pretty good but leans towards more theory. You can take it at their regional office in KL city.

i enrolled in with SEGI's MBA....from University of South Queensland.....

Class starts next saturday.....part time course.....

err...how about oum's mba
nobody ever heard of it b4?

nottingham's mba is the best in malaysia....no doubt...

Im also thinking of dat option...how much is the cost of the whole course??...guess the duration will be 2 years rite...all classes will be in the weekends??...thank bro...

Yes...the classes will be on weekends....
according to the timetable given, saturdays are from 2-6 or 2-7
sundays are mostly from 9-2 or 9-1....but there is one sunday from 9 all the way to 6....with 1 hour for lunch...

the duration is 2 years...

the fees are as follows...i'll explain the discounts later

1st year
Application fees - RM300
Registration Fees - RM700
Course Fees - RM6000
Exam Fees - RM1500
5%(of course fees) full payment discount - (RM300)
Early Bird Discount - (RM500)
Total for 1st year - RM7700

2nd year
Course Fees - RM9000
Exam Fees - AUD 3840
5%(of course fees) full payment discounts - (RM450)
Early Bird Discount - (RM1500)
Total for 2nd year = RM7050 + AUD3840

so in total, the whole course is RM7700 + RM7050 + AUD3840 = RM 25,118(taking AUD1 = RM2.7)

On the discounts, if u pay in full (1 shot pay 1 year), u'll be entitled to a 5% discount off the COURSE FEES
Early bird discounts - RM2000. RM500 will be deducted in the 1st year, the remaining (RM1500) will either be given to u as air ticket to go to australia for ur graduation OR u can deduct it from your fees....
i dont know if early bir discount are still available or not...i'll ask about it on 3rd jan....coz one my my friend is interested if the early bird discounts are still available...i'll post it here...

Text books are not included...although they did give me "study materials".....about 1 inch thick photostated books that contains notes and course structures and stuff....

hope that helps....if u need to know more, just pn me...i'll answer it if i can.....hehehe

I am currently doing my MBA at Universiti Tun Abdul Razak. The total tuition fees is about RM17k- 18k. The duration of the course depends on how many subjects you take per semester. If you take on average 3 subjects for long semester (4 mths) and 2 subjects for short semester (2 mths), you would be able to finish in 2 years' time.

Classes are held on weekends, and sometimes, you will have to attend online classes, depending on the lecturers. The programme is supposed to incorporate online learning and face to face learning. As usual, some lecturers are good, and some lecturers are just "so-so".

For Universiti Tun Abdul Razak, the MBA is theirs right?

Few questions to ask, hav u guys ever survey wat's the salary different after obtain MBA? Wat's the different between oversee and local MBA? Pls advice.

Thanks!!

Thank bro for dat detail information....really helps a lot...btw...for da classes timetable...is it standard across all segi coll branches or only to specific ones??...

IamDaryl,
I find it difficult to give recommendations on what a "good" MBA is. Lots of MBAs been mentioned throughout this thread and honestly, I too have had pretty good reviews and feedback of the MBA offered by University of Nottingham.

Should you decide to pursue a p/time MBA here in KL with a local instituition, it is true that the UK universities are costlier than those offered by the Australian universities [it could be due to exchange rates, etc? *shrugs*]. From my past experience (i'm unable to confirm if my findings are still accurate today), you will realise UK-based universities have more requirements; thus far, when I enquired, only the UK-based uni's had a MINIMUM age requirement; but if you're above 28, you shouldn't need to worry about this.

One of the more important aspects of an MBA would be the interaction and discussions between fellow 'classmates' hence it is important to ensure you enrol yourself in a course where your classmates WILL be able to share. It may be difficult to gauge upon enrolment but if majority of your classmates are going to be 'fresh graduates' with no working experience, chances are they will not be able to share their 'wealth of knowledge/practical experience' [there are exceptions ok?]. The more 'outspoken' the group, the more learning you will get from your MBA.

The facilitators also play an important role. They're not there to LECTURE but to FACILITATE discussions and workshops. And obviously, to GUIDE you. Bounce ideas off them as I'm sure they too can learn a thing or two from you

Do not use 'total contact hours' as your gauge to the best course as it is a matter of preference. Also, be realistic to the amount of time you're able to commit during the entire duration of your programme.

I hope you find the course you're looking for. Good Luck!


AmilyNhotdog,
The initial difference in salary's probably negligable I think . I haven't done an official survey nor had much discussion with friends/associates on this subject but I'm of the opinion that an MBA graduate will climb the corporate ladder faster than a non MBA holder. All said, the MBA too is merely a piece of paper hence work experience and personal attitude also contributes significantly to an individual's value within an organisation.

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jan 2 2007, 02:10 AM

i think all segi colleges are offering different courses....i.e. only australian MBAs are offered in Segi Ss2 while UK based MBAs are offered in subang.....so i think the timetable are specific ones...

UK MBAs are about the same price as Australian MBAs....from my searchings.....and Australina MBAs do practice the minimum age requirement....for eg, University of South Queensland (segi) requires at least 23 years of agewith basic degree WITH 2 years working experience OR 25 years of age with recognised diploma and 5 years working experience OR 30 years of age without degree with at least 5 years working experience in a superisory/middle managerial capacity and satisfactory 100 words writeup.

VERY true. I've heard from my friends who are from Charles Sturt university/HELP(CSU/Help) about this.
It's like this, CSU/HELP's MBA courses are 80% assingment and only 20% exam. and they dont require an age limit nor working experience(i asked about this already, as long as u have a degree, u can enroll) It was very hard for them to do thier assignments as a lot of the students are fresh grads and they are still bringing their way of studying from degree level, although they are already in Masters level.

lokgotz,
Thanks for correcting me re current MBA fees & entry requirements . Guess I better stop giving too much input in this area since my information's outdated but will try to share some thoughts on other matters.

To get the best and most out of your MBA, form a 'study group' as soon as you can and limit it to X number. It is vital whom you choose to make up this study group but keep your eyes open for those who seems sharp and whom you think be able to help exponentially increase your learning curve *grins* . Obviously, they're also the ones who'll be motivating you to keep going, etc. They become like family to you over time.

As a general rule, u should be able to tell if this person's able to give you insights and share his experiences and be an asset to your study group over an entire weekend of lectures.

I had my fair share of challenges and obstacles but my study group became my 'life-line'. Thinking back, I sure am glad they invited me to join their group despite my handicap in several areas .

All the best and good luck! Haf fun while learning too ya?

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jan 2 2007, 08:19 PM

Saw the segi southern queensland mba advertised few days back. Apparently, it's LAN/ MOHE approved.

Anyone knows if Monash offering MBA at their campus in sunway?...saw their ads in paper that they do offer postgraduate studies.....there will b star education fair tomorrow...will check out all the available courses then...

IamDaryl,
I'm assuming you're gonna go for the Star Education fair? Well, if you do, could you do me a favour - you're afterall gonna be checking out ALL the available courses right?! *grins*

Will PM you the little favour in a bit Thanks in advance!

Teong,
Unless you've plans to work with the government, it really doesn't matter if it's LAN/MOE accredited. Just be sure the uni's recognised

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jan 5 2007, 06:53 PM

it is LAN approved......

gonna start my MBA course in 10 hours time....hahaha.......

it's the induction day for segi southern queensland uni........hahahah.........

lokgotz,
U sure are excited! Hope u haf fun, and let us know how the Induction went yah? Oh, any lenglui's?

just came back from class.....hehehe.......got refreshments some more.....

leng lui got 1 or 2 lah...but have to see the class tomorrow as it is the complete class....

today's induction is only for those who joined the jan-march class.....there are existing students.....so tomorrow lah....hehehe

lokgotz,
Er, of course sure will have refreshments lah - takkan study so many hours no refreshment break meh? Besides, i'm sure the cost of it been embedded into your course fees *grins*

Speaking of which, got how many students this intake? And, did you take my advise to try identifying who you wanna form your study group with?

Ok, so now we know got 1/2 leng lui's... what about leng jai's? [pls dun include urself on the list ] heh heh....

Haf fun @ class tomorrow

If you can venture across the causeway, NUS has joint MBA programs with Harvard and Insead. NUS itself is one of the top 100 MBAs globally.

The well-known American MBAs are most well regarded by employers. I'm sure you know Harvard, Princeton, Chicago, Stanford, Wharton etc etc. Consultancies like BCG and McKinsey tend to recruit most of their staff from these 1st tier MBAs.

European MBAs are quite well regarded, but not as many. Insead's the most well known and 1st tier. UK MBAs are generally mostly 2nd or 3rd tier, but some like LBS, Manchester and Warwick are very well known.

The best Aussie MBAs are from UNSW-AGSM and Melbourne Biz School. The rest are generally 3rd tier.

Most local employers don't pay extra for MBAs. It's usually the MNCs which value MBAs, especially if you have it on top of a purely technical first degree. They see it as an indication of potential and an awareness of business acumen.

This post has been edited by seantang: Jan 6 2007, 11:55 PM

Yeap... It's an MBA from UNITAR

seantang,
Your location states Ipoh/Singapore. Just by any chance, you're pursuing any one of the 2 MBAs you mentioned? Yes, INSEAD's one is definitely a reputable, v recognised course

No lah, I'm too old and unmotivated to study anymore. But I reckon it's a great opportunity to get a top tier coursework MBA, that rivals even the top US ones, without having to go all the way to the US or Europe.

how much for CSU/HELP mba course?
thx

seantang,
Age is nothing but a number. Isn't that how the saying goes? Then again, it is true too that when age catches up with us, our priorities changes.... but you're definitely right about having the opportunity to pursue well reputable MBAs in this region

HELP is about rm21k total.....CSU is RM7800 difference....

i forgot what's the exact fugure....but RM7800 was stressed and stressed and stressed so many times that i remember the price.......

today also got refreshments....hahaha.....maybe every class also got refreshments.....heheheh.....

there are more than 1/2 leng luis .....hehehe....leng jai dun have......if i am not a leng jai then no one is a leng jai........ so i am gonna say there are no leng jai...unless u take back ur word....hehe

i dont knwo how many students are in this intake...but there seems to be a bit of problem....

University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and University of Sunshine Coast (USC) are both offered by Segi......for the 1st year of MBA, the subjects for these 2 universities are the same.....the only difference is the assessments. USQ is 50% exam and 50% assignments (1 assignment for each module), USC is 100% assignments (2 assignments for each module)...First assignments for both universities are the same...

For today's class, Segi combined both these university students into 1 class of about 50-60 students...which is really ridiculous as discussions with such a large group is a bit hard.....

I am taking 2 modules this semester, Business Computing and Marketing Management....

Marketing Management is still ok according to all the people i talked to...this is because the lecturer is covering for both assignment based and exam based students..his lectures are also detailed and easy to understand..and the study materials provided by the college is usable...all the things that he is going to talk about is in the study materials provided...(i think this lecturer is one of the more senior and have a bit of authority in the post grad dept of segi...i am not too sure though)

However, in Business Computing, the lecturer is teaching stuff from the text book...which is very theoratical....and according to him, everyone will not have any problems with the first assignments as everyone is having the same assignments....

The USC students are very concerned about this as they do not need all these theoratical stuff....they just want to do assignments, hand it up and pass the subject....

The USQ students are concerned about the subject and lecturer itself.....he uses slides to teach, and just reading through it....although he explained it here and there, he did not provide lecture notes...i know in MBA, u have to make ur own notes, but the way he is teaching, i dont even understand, how am i gonna write my notes?....he also said that he will not touch the study material that the college distributed for this subject (which is damn easy....introduction to computers, input output devices etc...) ...he uses too many management jargons(i was a Comp Sci graduate and i am in the IT line, i dont really understand a lot of the terms...value chain, 4Ps, Pestel something...)..and the way he is teaching is really confusing...the examples that he gave in explaining a theory is not clear also...i enjoyed the case study though....

the lecturer did say that in the second part of the semester, the college might be splitting the 2 unis into seperate classes....but that is not confirmed yet...

a lot of the students complained these issues to the program coordinator......she says she will look into it...

Existing students said that last semester, the 2 unis were split into seperate classes....

Since today is the 1st class, i am not gonna judge it.......

I did meet a lot of students today, but forming a study group is eeermm....not suitable for me...i like to study alone in a quiet environment.....studying in a study group sometimes tends to lead to chit chatting and there will be someone who is pretending to be studying but his mind is some where else....that someone is usually me....i'll see how it goes as it progress.....

Nottingham's MBA is the best in Malaysia if you plan to study in Malaysia, because it's the only University in all of Malaysia to be in the list of the Top 100 universities worldwide. It's also the most recent University of the Year in UK.

lokgotz,
Reading ur posting gave me a headache

Yes, u will soon come to realise that every class you attend, you will be given FREE refreshment - don't sound like u come from kampung lah [i'm the one who lives in the kampung `k?]

I ask u not to include urself in the leng jai count cause i oredi 'know' u mah !! *doh* So, got any leng jai's or not? Faster tell faster tell... still not too late for me to register

I'm not sure what the Business Computing module consist of but at MBA level, it is important to know that you MUST apply the theories into the practical world, and use examples from it. Answering the question alone without further expanding its use in the practical world will not be suffice for a pass.

It's not true that the theoretical stuff's not important because you will need these to guide you in your answers, be it for exams or assignments hence pay attention especially to the specific theories which you can use and adapt it as part of your answer - with all practical explanations and NO theories to back up your answer, you will also fail the assignment.

Remember, you're taking a postgraduate course and shouldn't be spoon fed. Write down and take down notes you think is important. Things which you aren't too sure of or can't understand, it's ok to ask - you need to know how the theory works in order to put it into use. Memorisation alone is not going to help you.

Jargons such as "Value Chain, 4Ps, PEST(EL)/SWOT Analysis" are Management Jargons. Since Marketing Management is also a subject you're taking this semester, you'll definitely come across the 4Ps introduced by Kotler.

PEST(EL) Analysis is basically the analysis you do to examine the external (things which aren't in your control) influences of the organisation whilst SWOT gives you a better picture of the current situation your organisation is in.

The purpose of the study group is to discuss questions and to brainstorm with each other, other than networking purposes. The study group is also to help with the assignments, and to share ideas. Of course, if you think it's best to study on your own then go ahead but I still suggest you form a group - make sure you keep it to X people - maybe 4-6 at max. And always take turns to have a leader so you won't go out of topic and start chit-chatting.

Good Luck!

Yup....true...MBA in Nottingham will cost 46k...there is another top class MBA in malaysia...offered in Sunway...manchester business school MBA...cost a bomb..bout 80k...require minimum age of 27 and 3 years working experience...for me...datz da top 2 MBA u can ever find in Malaysia...of coz u will hav more choices if u r willing to go sg...

As much as I can understand the reasoning behind the minimum required age, I think there should be some flexibility on it depending on the individual as long as the rest of the entry requirements are met.

Then again, I'm not looking to pursue an MBA so I better keep my mouth shut

MBAs have their own rankings, which are independent of overall university rankings.

A top ranking university, might not necessarily have a top ranking MBA, although a good overall uni ranking surely doesn't hurt the MBA's prestige at all. The best MBA's are usually conducted by a very independent business school within the university. Some deans of the business schools don't even report to the university's chancellor, but straight to the board of governors.

Best if you check the MBA rankings directly, rather than extrapolate from the university rankings.

Yes, there'll definitely be some flexibility. Just the same as being 27 and above doesn't guarantee you a place in the course.

It's just a convenient guideline, not a pre-requisite. It's a MBA, not a driving license. Most 27 year olds will tend to have at least 3-5 years of working experience - which allows them to have something to contribute to the class, and more importantly, have a background on which to compare what they learn during the MBA.

seantang,
I made *the* remark only because once upon a time, having met the basic entry requirements to a course I'd wanted to pursue, and even took pains to go through with an interview, I was finally rejected on the basis of "not having met the minimum age requirement" put me off

I would have accepted the decision of the university easier if they'd also rejected another applicant who was about 1+ years my senior [who also didn't meet the minimum age requirement criteria]. Ah well, guess some people gauge maturity by age alone, whilst I prefer to gauge it by responsibility, etc.

Oklah, admittedly I was a sore loser then - Er.. i think i'm still a sore loser now, heHEhehehe......

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jan 8 2007, 04:52 PM

Don't think Sunway offers the Monash MBA. They offer the Victoria Uni MBA.

seantang, you are right. but if you had checked, you might have realized that the Nottingham University Business School also ranks in the Top 100 MBAs worldwide, by Financial Times.

Guys, as for the Manchester MBA, may I know if it bears the Sunway name or if it is identical to the MBA awarded by Manchester BS?

May be, but you should have mentioned that instead. No worries.

Did someone not mention that Sunway's only offering the VU MBA? Nothing was mentioned about a Manchester MBA, was it?

Then again, I might have not have been paying too close attention, apologies

Sunway does offer the Manchester MBA.

Teong,
Yups. Got me facts a lil jumbled up there. Btw, know if they offer the Manchester DBA at Sunway?

I heard the Manchester MBA is the most expensive course in Malaysia at above RM100k per pop. I dare not postulate how much the DBA would cost, if indeed they decide to offer it.

Why don'y youguys j ust show the rankings of the MBA uni? I'm sure it's available in the net. Then you can compare it in terms of price vs performance.
IMHO, generally if the university will simply accept fresh grad, then you should avoid it unless you're just there for the paper degree.

http://rankings.ft.com/rankings/mba/rankings.html

Ranking of 2006 MBA top Uni from financial times...should be quite reliable...as expected...Wharton make to the top again...

What about MMU's MBA?


No one mentioned MMU? Hmm

Creamer,
If I'm not mistaken, I vaguely remember someone saying the MBS MBA at Sunway's about RM80k.

From a pure business standpoint, the DBA serves little purpose. The ROI is just too low But ah well, everyone does things for different reasons, right?! *grins*

tinkerbel,

Thanks for the clarification on the cost of doing the MBS MBA. At 80k, I reckon it is the most expensive MBA in Malaysia at present.

DBA, in my opinion, is fast becoming a laughing stock. Read today's Star and you will notice the advertisement on "upgrade your MBA to a DBA - Uni of Newcastle". Or advertisements somewhere along the lines of "only 2 years to a 'Dr' in front of your name" which appear frequently enough. Utterly disgusting.

yup sad to hear dat ppl nowadays pursue doctorate degrees just for da sake of da dr. title they'll have in front of their names, not for da additional knowledge which can help them become a better employee or employer.

Creamer,
You are most right. Something ought to be done to ensure DBA graduates aren't made a fool off. Those ads ought to be communicated in a different manner. As hard sell as they want the ad to be, I personally find those headlines 'disgusting'

Hevrn,
I believe the learning curve at the DBA level's much different from the undergraduate levels. You learn the same theories whether you're doing your BBA, MBA or DBA but the 'thought process' shifts from one level to the next.

I had a few academicians telling me they were pursuing their PHDs only because they *had* to. There wasn't much they could learn which they didn't oredi know [I kinda agree with him - refer to paragraph above]. Then again, I'm *sure* something useful (other than the Dr title) came out of their course.

hey guyz...how about doing online for MBA programme??Is there any university offering here?well...I just asked my school, Nottingham...they said the requirement is 3 years working experience....I tot can straight away enrol into MBA after finishing my degree...

You definitely need working experience for a "proper" MBA. All good and reputable business schools require at least 3 years working experience. Working experience to an MBA is like age to wine. The more years to your working experience you have the better candidate you are for an MBA.

Olympia MBA also not bad. Can consider also

I wouldn't recommend an online MBA because the essential part of the course is the interaction (discussions, sharing experiences, etc) with your 'colleagues'.

Unless you're able to have uh, the Uni fix appointed conference times for such interaction, your learning curve from the MBA would reduce dramatically

tinkerbel,

In general, an online MBA is certainly not as wholesome as a classroom-based one. But some online MBAs do have mandatory residentials at their campus. One such MBA is offered by Durham, one of UK's top 10 uni. Their distance learning MBA is quite reknowned and commands great respect amongst employers who know something about education.

You need 'appropriate' working experience. The best MBAs will want you to be fairly accomplished in your career before they give you a place. Otherwise your education history needs to be quite a bit above average.

No point paying 80K to go to classes with sales execs, accounts execs or IT programmers who've never supervised people or managed a dept /function /business before.

I quite agree with your view. There is just no compelling reason to attend a classroom-based MBA in Malaysia if the main intention is to network with the who's who of the industry. Either the class is too small (I've heard of the Leicester MBA with only 5 participants - what a bore), or it is populated by junior executives (such as the USQ programme by Segi).

Not only networking.

It's also the team projects / assignments and discussions. In a class full of inexperienced low level employees with nothing to share, all the activities soon become Q&A sessions. They Q, the more experienced ones A.

do u have the website or contact for Durham University?

Anyways, any one of u here taken MBA b4 or not??I need some guide...

Creamer,
I ado agree with yu but there's a slight difference between Distance Learning and and Online degree isn't it?

Anyone taking GMAT?

eh guys, in your opinions, is it better doin' p/time MBA at :



1. a local uni (UM, UIAM)

OR

2. college with overseas twinning programs? (sunway, nottingham)




It would be great if u guys can explain briefly the reasons behind your preferences. Thanks in advance guys

This post has been edited by Pai: Jan 14 2007, 05:54 PM

Nottingham is not an overseas twinning program. They have 4 campuses and two of these campuses are overseas. It's taught and managed by Nottingham, not any local institute. The degree awarded is also identical to the degree awarded in UK.

By the way, The Star newspaper reported that an MBA from UK recognized universities automatically gain entry requirement to work in UK under their highly skilled workforce program.

Only 50 British MBAs on the list. But 50... that's about all the MBAs lah. But only for those who graduated after 2004.

Get the foreign one. Local Us don't have the reputation and name recognition of the foreign Us. It's a sad fact of life.

nottingham ranked number 99 in the top 100 business school for mba....there are a few good universities in singapore...

tinkerbel,

An online degree is considered a form of distance learning. But the name 'online degree' brings on many negative perceptions as compared to 'distance learning'. To illustrate, the Uni of London is the earliest distance learning course established ('external degree course' to be exact) and is still prestigious now. Although it has enabled web access to it's resources, nobody calls it an 'online degree'.

Here you go:
dur.ac.uk

I agree wth Nottingham too. It is the best if you could study in UK for few weeks too.

The fees of Charles Sturt frm Help college is relatively low, just doubt abt the quality.

You can consider local U for the part time course too.

Yeah, did not see for MBA advertisement for quite some time. Dont know if any stories inside.

arsenal, you are right. other than INSEAD joint program, which is about Harvard-level quality, the only other uni in Singapore is NUS, which rank 92 of 100...

but then i am talking about Malaysia lor...

u shud consider those 9999 unis which are not even in the list...

INSEAD? lolz that one so hard to entering u save time go harvard la.

the fee is unbelievable high too. U must studying in both France and Sing

Ahhhh. Then the question shouldn't be which MBA is good or the best.

The question should be which MBA is good when the student is... well, not so good?

erm, there is a branch of University of Chicago GSB (ranked among top 5 in the world)in Singapore as well. but you have to be really good and sponsored by company to enter this one.

even MMU ?

seantang, this is the 2nd time u spoke in this thread without bothering to check ur details. actually, only 10 of the 50 MBAs listed are from UK.

Earlier someone mentioned Australia's AGSM. Perhaps I'm a pure-breed Aussie grad, my preference sways towards AGSM than Nottingham Malaysia

hey, i've got a noob question to ask. what is the minimum requirement to be eligible to study MBA? MUST it be a business degree?

e30,
X years of work experience will be sufficient to get you into the course. More working experience at X level will be required should you not have a basic degree.

If you oredi have a basic degree, it doesn't matter if that is an Engineering, Architecture or Law degree. A business degree is NOT a prerequisite into an MBA.

MBA stands for Master in Business Administration
Dont get confuse with Master in Knowledge Management, Master in Physics, Master in Law.
Those are totally different master. Hate people keep asking what I am studying when I already told them it is MBA. MBA in what (stupid question).

jackal1950,
Perhaps when people ask you, they actually wanna know if you're specialising into a specific stream, or just pursuing a general MBA.

Y the frustrations? So, MBA in what?! *grins*

Anyone doing MBA in MMU?

This 2nd one, I concede. I mis-read British-approved as British period.

The 1st one... rubbish. I merely pointed out that the Top 100 Unis and Top 100 MBAs are 2 entirely different rankings. You just needed to be more specific.