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alsree786
post Sep 21 2007, 10:54 PM

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isnt MBS MBA programmes catered mainly for engineers and finance professionals...it is not a general MBA. easier to get in...
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post Oct 5 2007, 11:05 PM

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anyone in Nottingham Uni doing the General MBA? How's it generally? Atmosphere, lecturers, study load, pace....woud appreciate your views!
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post Oct 10 2007, 05:51 AM

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It is true that MBS has a much higher rank for its MBA programmes than Nottingham. But not only is it more expensive than the NUBS MBA, it has an age requirement which is 27 and it takes approx 2 1/2 yrs to 3 yrs to complete as compared to the one year full time at NUBS! Even for ppl like me who can get exemptions, it will take a minimum of 2 years!

And obviously, i reckon it may be harder to get in! And if it matters, NUBS offers a general MBA along with specialized MBA programmes for finance pros tho not for engineering pros i think!
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post Oct 10 2007, 07:32 PM

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QUOTE(Melon @ Oct 10 2007, 08:55 AM)
The age and working experience requirements actually are good things. Coz MBA is about sharing and applying real life business into the theory.

I can share some of the case studies we've done so far. This sem I took Marketing Strategy, International Business and Business Info System (1/2 module; meaning this sem do half only lor, heheh).

MS - We studied Virgin (Richard Branson one), Marks & Spencer, McD during workshops by fly in lecturer. Done 2 assignments edi. All are based on application of mktg thingy in business world (yup, need to apply to an organisation u r familiar with)

International Business - workshop early Nov. So far, 1st assignment is based on case studies for Timken (US company). We need to recommend whether Timken shud entry into European mkt.

BIS - 1 assignment this sem. Based on Carr's critism and write about Web 2.0 technology in an organisation. (Frankly, none of my IT frens heard this before. Luckily I found a web programmer from my company dat is able to shed some light. 2500 - 3000 words)

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p/s: u need to read businessweek, financial times, economics  thumbup.gif
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yea..i agree with u...the experience and diversity is important in a mba programme...allows u to mingle with ppl from various walks of life and career backgrounds!! I just highlighted the age thing coz im personally trying to get out of this country asap...and no. of years is imp to me...faster the better!! :-) besides, was just highlighting some differences...and thanks for the insight into ur program!

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post Oct 26 2007, 03:15 AM

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IMO

it is the prestige that is attached to any qualification that counts...malaysia is not a meritocracy, imo, at all...so thats why i figure that only the bigger organizations, especially foreign companies that will definitely prefer a more reknowned qualification even if ur marks are lower, so as long as u satisfy a certain requirement (i.e. u dun need to be an outstanding scorer)...on your business card...it makes a difference if it says Manchester to a local University MBA....

Furthermore, MBA programmes are also about development, and mingling with fellow professionals from differing industries...it would then also matter where u studied...and most HRM shud, IMO, know their stuff when it comes to education essentials....

e.g. i would prefer to be a second lower honours student from Oxford anyday, over a second upper student from leeds or cardiff uni...Coz whatever it is, no one except your interviewer will ask u what honours u got, but to the world at large, you're in the Oxford Alumni...
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post Dec 3 2007, 10:28 PM

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yeah....MBS is world reknowned...but im still way too young and was wondering how strict are they towards they're requirements? Do they still screen students even though they satisfy the minimum requirements? Do they have a max per intake?

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post Dec 5 2007, 02:35 AM

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but i did hear that the annual fees payable to the CFA board in the US is rather high, only reason why my mum...errr, back then did not take the programme.

i read somewhere that MBS MBA was about 75k, but i forgot where i read it...darn!
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post Dec 18 2007, 12:15 PM

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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Dec 18 2007, 12:01 PM)

@alsree786,
Yes the MBS MBA is about RM75k - and that's after a 25% bursary !
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oh yay, finally someone confirmed that it is about 75k, i knew i read it somewhere....thanks anyway!!
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post Jan 6 2008, 08:21 PM

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QUOTE(masicecre @ Jan 6 2008, 03:07 PM)
I thought getting an MBA was all about networking with future professionals and getting a good university's name on the resume. MBA courses aren't really that outstanding, and don't differ much from program to program. You do the same basic stuff mostly. Better universities will get in better/famous speakers, hold better mixers, and so forth.

And the only French university I know of that has a presence in ASEAN is Insead. Last I heard their Singapore campus only takes in people for their Executive MBA program, which means you need to have at least 3 years working experience in order to qualify as a candidate.

Needless to say, people from more prestigious/famous MNCs will get a headstart on the candidates list.
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exec mbas especially from top unis require a min of 5 years exp, some even 7...depending on your managerial exp
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post Mar 16 2008, 09:11 PM

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QUOTE(Erman @ Mar 16 2008, 02:05 PM)
Hello to all. I've read your messages for quite sometime and now I think its the time I join the club. I've done some reserch and found Nottingham MBA, Southern Queensland (SEGi), Manchester (Sunway) and few abroad MBA very interesting despite quite costly.

However I do come across MBA by Nottingham Trent by Olympia College. Fees and classes are quite acceptable.

Is is the same with Nottingham University that campus in Semenyih?

Do give advice / opinion.
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Nottingham trent and Nottingham Uni are very much different...the latter being much more sought after.
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post Mar 26 2008, 09:03 PM

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I haven't read all the posts here...but why hasn't anyone considered the distance learning MBA programme from Strathclyde? Is it because it's a distance learning programme? Just note that Strathclyde MBA was ranked 30# in the world...so cant be much wrong with it!

Just wanted to know whether anyone out there has decided to pursue the distance learning MBA and what are your feedbacks. smile.gif
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post Mar 27 2008, 01:51 PM

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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Mar 27 2008, 11:41 AM)
@alsree786,
The component which is lacking for distance learning is the peer sharing part which is supposedly to be essential for an MBA.  However, with technology, sharing can still be done via video conferencing smile.gif

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i do agree, but if im not mistaken, there are quite a few local students undertaking the programme and they do meet on occasions as and when required. They have group projects/assignments as well. They have it at CDC. And i again concur, with the advancement of technology, peer sharing/discussions in distance learning programmes have been eased. I just wanted to bring it up because i thought a few would be interested in considering it as an option. Just add the option to ur list when deciding. Cheers....

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post Mar 27 2008, 02:52 PM

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@tinkerbel

Well i was actually wondering whether anyone here is pursuing the course because they term it as a distance learning MBA, the local classes are not compulsory, so i was wondering how assessment and overall how the entire programme works if there are no compulsory classes. The CDC website isn't of much help either...i was just looking for clarification. I'm clueless...i'll probably email them in day or two when time is on my side...

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post Mar 28 2008, 02:55 PM

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QUOTE(harmeet15 @ Mar 28 2008, 11:41 AM)
inti is starting uk+inti mba next sem
u'll get 2 mba cert...one local...one frm uk...
1yr, rm 37k...
if any1 interested...can pm me
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which university is INTI affiliating with for this MBA?
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post Mar 29 2008, 12:33 PM

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QUOTE(harmeet15 @ Mar 29 2008, 10:36 AM)
uni of hertforshire
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u mean Hertfordshire....

hmmm ok!


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post Apr 17 2008, 03:13 AM

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Question for those pursuing the MBS MBA...

How are u guyz finding the programme?

how's the interaction with peers? projects? lectures? work load...generally...
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post May 18 2008, 12:45 PM

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QUOTE(nyamuk2008 @ May 18 2008, 11:52 AM)
Thanks Tinkerbel.

I've PM'd Melon, bombarding her with questions. And she has been very helpful.  biggrin.gif
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in due time, i'll be bombarding the both of you with questions too... biggrin.gif
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post May 20 2008, 08:14 AM

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well, from the website i reckon it is...
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post May 20 2008, 10:35 PM

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QUOTE(tishaban @ May 20 2008, 09:53 PM)
I do wonder about it myself, MBS is listed but I'm not sure how MBS issues their degrees and how the Brits check these degrees. The company I work for will sponsor a large portion of the MBA for top schools, however there is a 2-year bond which negates the HSMP advantage...

The next cheapest option in that list is possibly IE (36k Euros) or AGSM (~60k AUD)
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how the Brits check their degrees??? i dun get that....
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post Apr 17 2009, 11:48 PM

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cfa is very specialised....i suggest you shud not take it. if u do want to take an mba, (assuming u qualify) the mba awarded by manchester uni from sunway could be good for u since you're in engineering...

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