Advice on best distance MBA course
Posted Aug 26, 2018 17:43
I was just wondering if anyone has any personal experience (or just general advice) on the best MBA course to choose. I'm looking for an accredited course that is fully online. I have management experience and an undergrad degree.
The most reasonably priced ones would be best (anything over the student finance loan I am going to fund myself) and so far I seem to have the following shortlisted but I am open to suggestions:
* Leicester
* OU
* Coventry
* Liverpool
* Bradford
* Aberdeen
Thanks in advance!
I was just wondering if anyone has any personal experience (or just general advice) on the best MBA course to choose. I'm looking for an accredited course that is fully online. I have management experience and an undergrad degree.
The most reasonably priced ones would be best (anything over the student finance loan I am going to fund myself) and so far I seem to have the following shortlisted but I am open to suggestions:
* Leicester
* OU
* Coventry
* Liverpool
* Bradford
* Aberdeen
Thanks in advance!
Posted Aug 26, 2018 21:28
Posted Aug 26, 2018 23:28
Thanks for getting back to me, I know OU and Bradford are the only triple accredited and then delving a little deeper seems Aberdeen are double and Liverpool just the one (AACSB). So I think OU and Bradford are my best options. I have to have a UK-based course as I am getting a student loan and it stipulates that it has to be a UK uni.
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for getting back to me, I know OU and Bradford are the only triple accredited and then delving a little deeper seems Aberdeen are double and Liverpool just the one (AACSB). So I think OU and Bradford are my best options. I have to have a UK-based course as I am getting a student loan and it stipulates that it has to be a UK uni.
Thanks for your help!
Posted Aug 26, 2018 23:34
Posted Aug 26, 2018 23:49
Posted Aug 26, 2018 23:55
Strathclyde is within that price range and very strong
Durham is cheaper than Liverpool I think, if it is within your budget, it definitely worth considering
Strathclyde is within that price range and very strong
Durham is cheaper than Liverpool I think, if it is within your budget, it definitely worth considering
Posted Aug 27, 2018 00:16
Thanks so much for your help. I had looked at Durham, as I know that’s highly recommended, but I believe it comes in at £21k, I was hoping to keep under £17k if possible. Strathclyde sadly seem to require some attendance, rather than fully online. Do you think there’s much difference between Bradford and OU? OU are around £2k less but I am not sure if looked upon that favourably.
Thanks
Thanks so much for your help. I had looked at Durham, as I know that’s highly recommended, but I believe it comes in at £21k, I was hoping to keep under £17k if possible. Strathclyde sadly seem to require some attendance, rather than fully online. Do you think there’s much difference between Bradford and OU? OU are around £2k less but I am not sure if looked upon that favourably.
Thanks
Posted Aug 27, 2018 09:00
Does Durham still offer an MA in management? That could be an option.
Does Durham still offer an MA in management? That could be an option.
Posted Aug 27, 2018 09:04
I am Abhishek from INDIA, i have offers from Leicester & Durham Online-MBA program.
However i will be unable to attend the Durham without a scholarship, as they are closed for scholarships now.
Hows Leicester Online-MBA ? I have seen that It has got AMBA and CMI accreditions, and its also fits in my budget.
I am also looking forward to Nottingham-Trent University as it has also got Triple accreditions at 14.2 K Pounds.
Please advice if I should wait for 1-year for Durham-MBA (and apply for scholarships) or either go with Nottingham-Trent or Leicester online-MBA ?
Your valuable insights are highly solicited.
[Edited by Abhishek Sinha, NPTI, B.Tech on Aug 27, 2018]
I am Abhishek from INDIA, i have offers from Leicester & Durham Online-MBA program.
However i will be unable to attend the Durham without a scholarship, as they are closed for scholarships now.
Hows Leicester Online-MBA ? I have seen that It has got AMBA and CMI accreditions, and its also fits in my budget.
I am also looking forward to Nottingham-Trent University as it has also got Triple accreditions at 14.2 K Pounds.
Please advice if I should wait for 1-year for Durham-MBA (and apply for scholarships) or either go with Nottingham-Trent or Leicester online-MBA ?
Your valuable insights are highly solicited.
Posted Aug 27, 2018 11:21
Honestly Durham seems like a steal at that price. The added value of a school that is surging ahead from a highly prestigious university
I completely agree with you here but sadly I just cannot afford another £11k. I am only on just over min wage and finding £5-7k over 2 years will be a huge struggle if I’m honest.
Originally I was hoping to find something within the student loan price bracket of £10.5k but after a bit of research it seems that anything that falls in, or close to, that amount just wouldn’t be worthwhile. I certainly don’t want to spend years on something that may just be dismissed on my resume. The only other possibility is taking out a loan over 5 years or so for the extra amount, I’m just a little nervous of doing that so that’s why I was hoping to find the best course at the most respected institution that is within my budget.
Do you feel Durham is genuinely held in far higher regard than Open Uni when it comes to employability?
I completely agree with you here but sadly I just cannot afford another £11k. I am only on just over min wage and finding £5-7k over 2 years will be a huge struggle if I’m honest.
Originally I was hoping to find something within the student loan price bracket of £10.5k but after a bit of research it seems that anything that falls in, or close to, that amount just wouldn’t be worthwhile. I certainly don’t want to spend years on something that may just be dismissed on my resume. The only other possibility is taking out a loan over 5 years or so for the extra amount, I’m just a little nervous of doing that so that’s why I was hoping to find the best course at the most respected institution that is within my budget.
Do you feel Durham is genuinely held in far higher regard than Open Uni when it comes to employability?
Posted Aug 27, 2018 15:12
Posted Aug 28, 2018 14:36
Usually you have to apply to 4-5 schools in case you don't get spot on your first choice
something like: Durham, illinois, Birmingham. And then a couple that are lower ranked to have more chances for spot (bradford, leicester, OU)
Keep in mind Durham is one of the few UK schools that actually went up in the rankings this year. The prospects look good!
last but not least: Strathclyde default schedule is 3 years so the cost is more spread, and during the whole 3 years, you meet only 2 weekends, so it is only 0.66 weekends per year
Usually you have to apply to 4-5 schools in case you don't get spot on your first choice
something like: Durham, illinois, Birmingham. And then a couple that are lower ranked to have more chances for spot (bradford, leicester, OU)
Keep in mind Durham is one of the few UK schools that actually went up in the rankings this year. The prospects look good!
last but not least: Strathclyde default schedule is 3 years so the cost is more spread, and during the whole 3 years, you meet only 2 weekends, so it is only 0.66 weekends per year
Posted Aug 29, 2018 20:54
The way the Illinois program is designed it can be slow to start in terms of payment. Start with some specializations on Coursera, where the cost is negligible, and work on your finance options before hitting the 'actual' MBA courses (that cost money).
The way the Illinois program is designed it can be slow to start in terms of payment. Start with some specializations on Coursera, where the cost is negligible, and work on your finance options before hitting the 'actual' MBA courses (that cost money).
Posted Sep 03, 2018 21:45
Posted Sep 03, 2018 23:16
Posted Sep 04, 2018 15:36
Posted Sep 05, 2018 20:47
It's not so much the amount of money, but their experiences and their management potential. I'd hope that any solid admissions person would be able to look past earnings and see each candidate more holistically.
Although, I'd say that if somebody was making minimum wage and has not shown any clear career growth or management potential, they'd probably not be fit for an MBA (at least not at this time.)
It's not so much the amount of money, but their experiences and their management potential. I'd hope that any solid admissions person would be able to look past earnings and see each candidate more holistically.
Although, I'd say that if somebody was making minimum wage and has not shown any clear career growth or management potential, they'd probably not be fit for an MBA (at least not at this time.)
Posted Jan 04, 2019 17:49
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