Looks like the general consensus so far would be:

Number 1: Lancaster University MBA/Sunway University MBA; and

Number 2: University of Strathclyde MBA.

Monash. However, I note that there are minimal discussions about Monash University MBA. Overall Monash has the best recognition and ranking in the world (2016 overall rank: 73) though there are not ranked in the top 100 (Financial Times).

Should the branding and recognition of the university where your MBA is issued be given weight as well? As employers would be more aware of Monash than say, Lancaster or Strathclyde.

I visited Monash and the facilities and programs on offered seems to be pretty exceptional (proper campus, library etc.). One point about Monash is that the fees (RM66k) excludes books which you have to purchase on your own and also it is uncertain if the subjects are exam based or coursework based.

Strathclyde. Strathclyde (2016 overall rank: 400-500) meanwhile, would be the oldest foreign MBA offered here in partnership with CDC since 1999 with a proven track record and alumni network in Malaysia which Monash and Lancaster lacks as they are both pretty new and there are so far no graduates I believe.

One of the biggest drawback for me would be the place where the program is conducted. Unlike the other 2 (campus based), this is delivered in an office at Phileo Damansara without a proper library (I note that you have access to Strathclyde's online library) and it is pretty small and not that conducive IMHO.

Also the course is more theoretical in nature and not so case studies based.

Lancaster. I have not attended any Lancaster (2016 overall rank: 130) preview or visited their campus so I'm unable to comment on the facilities and program offered.

Above are my preliminary thoughts so far on the 3 programs on offered.

Thoughts?

What no info?

First batch of students already signed up and ready to start.

They are very established. Pay them a visit and ull see how well set up they are.

is mba very important for the career path ?

Hello everyone.
I went back about 10 pages and am still going through this thread.

I realized there are not many in Monash MBA. Anyone knows why?
Anyone knows what's roughly the age and experience of the participants there as it seems like it being a fulltime course might attract a younger (assumption is that younger people have less financial commitments) crowd.

Currently looking at MBA programs. I work offshore alot and am away for months, hence it's almost impossible for me to do it part time. If I were to do it full time, it would also mean quitting my job.

Looking at options as part time studies might take longer to complete and I cant afford being jobless for so long. Taking full time MBA looks like there isnt much options in KL too (Monash seems to have some reputation).

Hopefully can get in touch with anyone here who studied in Monash MBA program

If you want to switch career using your MBA to a better corporate life, any MBA that is not listed in FT100 will be very difficult. I don’t like to use this example but if your MBA does not cost up to RM250,000 it’s not a top-tier university. Please check link below:

http://rankings.ft.com/exportranking/globa...anking-2016/pdf

You see Insead there right? It’s in Singapore, their fees now is around EURO75,000. That’s equivalent to RM300,000 to RM400,000. Its already cheap as it’s a year program. If you go US like Harvard and Stanford its easily half a million ringgit. You will ask what for? Bcos unlike degree, only top MBA makes a difference to the employer. Who you think can afford those schools? It must be very rich entrepreneur or top C-level executives. They are there to find network …. and study along the way. These schools has special career fair that only opens to them like Google, Amazon, JP morgan,….
If you want to save your money doing MBA, I think it’s better you save money for your entrepreneurship. You don’t need MBA for that. A lot of people make mistake thinking MBA will change their life. You pay peanuts, you get peanuts.

Last useful tip to choose MBA. If the school does not require you to take GMAT, very highly likely that MBA is not a top-tier one and it won’t dramatically change your career. See link below if you are not sure what is GMAT
http://start.gmat.com/gmatprep_en?&utm_sou...7259022549,gmat

The top MBA school currently in Malaysia is the Asean business school (collaboration between MIT and Bank Negara). Cost should be around RM300k also.

Is this the most worth and valuable university for MBA course to take from?
http://rankings.ft.com/exportranking/globa...anking-2016/pdf

Currently planning to proceed with MBA and plan to be done in UK. Currently i will work until full 1 year of working experience then only apply for MBA.

Any suggestion?

Hey guys, I've been reading back the past 20 pages and have come to a summary that most ppl here perceive MBA as only for networking (correct me if I am wrong but i say this out of complete ignorance) and it is kinda pointless if its not the top tier MBA. I recently receive an offer letter to Monash malaysia MBA and already starting to have second thoughts on accepting the offer.
Anyways, can anybody from non top tier MBA grads tell/enlighten me whats are the job prospects like after MBA in Malaysia. Do you regret the decision? or was it a good investment?

your last sentence is what i am afraid of. MBA is not cheap, and if we cannot gain what we hope to gain then MBA may be useless.

agree that our current boss may not care about whether we have an additional masters, let alone MBA. but i am hoping that in the event we decide to change job the MBA can help us to secure a higher position and hopefully a higher pay.

well getting extra master or professional is good like MBA.
But you yourself is the most important asset, if you thing MBA could have a huge change in your career then thing twice.
I have seen way to many successful person without MBA. All of them are either directors/ceo/cfo. Of course having a MBA is definitely plus point.

Thanks sian, your input really helps a lot. Didn't know that GMAT exam is a requirement and you asked a few questions which I didn't think about myself. The fees (62kSGD) for part time MBA would require me to save up for a few years more before I take the plunge, maybe I'll be able to get the answer if MBA is truly what I need in the coming years of experience.