Dear All,
Please suggest which of the following institute I should select. I have 5 years of experience in SCM and planing to settle in US.


1- MBA in Procurement - SMC University- Switzerland
Duration 12-18 months Online. ACBSP accredited and cost around 5000$
Link: http://www.smcuniversity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mba_in_strategic_procurement.pdf

2. Master in Integral Logistics - Autonomous University Barcelona - Spain
Duration 12 months Online. Nationally Recognized and cost around 4500$
Link: http://www.uab.cat/web/postgraduate/master-in-integral-logistics-online-/general-information-1217916968009.html/param1-3476_1_en/param2-2004/index.html


Thank you

Don;t go to "SMC University- Switzerland". Stick to schools with the legal right to issue academic degrees.

I don't think that either of these programs will help you meet your goals.

In general, you should study where you want to work. If you plan on settling in the US, your best bet is a US-based school that's accredited by AMBA, AACSB, or EQUIS. Start here:

http://find-mba.com/lists/top-business-school-by-speciality/top-business-schools-for-supply-chain-management

Great schools would include MIT Sloan, Wisconsin, ASU - Carey. Others you might look at would be UT Knoxville, Northeastern, Smeal...

If you don't plan on continuing in supply chain, then you might consider a different program that will help you with your industry/functional goals. I wouldn't do anything that's not accredited by AMBA, EQUIS, or AACSB, though.

Thank you hipster,

AACSB from US is not less than 12000$ which is out of my range. All I left with above mentioned options. :(

@ Aimymalik,

How exactly would you settle in US after graduating from an unknown school in Switzerland / Spain?

Focus next few years in getting your GMAT score up to max scholarship, and save money. try to get into ASU, Penn State - Smeal - if not UT Knoxville, NE, NCSU, U of Arkansas etc. are still better.
These schools are not only in the same continent, they are in the same country - which will help you in your chances for settling in US.

My I-30 Visa is already under process. Now foreseeing what could increase my chances to get job soon after entering NY state.
I have planed
1. Low cost online master degree (the best option found is the one from Spain)
2. CSCP certification from APICS
3. Learn Spanish

Wish me good look :)

Good luck with your waste of money!

Dear Nice life.

Can you please further explain how I am wasting money ? do yo have better suggestions for me?

Thanks

@Aimy

I think if you are interested in Online MBA, there might be better cheaper options in US. That way you can save yourself the trouble of learning Spanish.

In addition to CSCP, you can also think of CPIM from APICS. Not sure about the individual costs of the programs, but maybe try for a Masters in SCM from the likes of Purdue, Penn State, and the likes.

Anyways learning Spanish for an online program looks a long shot, However, if that's what you think is best for you. Then do it, Good luck!

The other person would not need to learn Spanish. The AUB is in Barcelona (where they speak Catalan) but a quarter of its graduate programs, including its online masters, are in English.

Dear Ayon and Duncan

Master degree I am aiming for is in English.
I could not find cheaper accredited online master from USA.

CSCP and Learning Spanish will help me to get job. ( I hope so)

Thanks

Dear Nice life.

Can you please further explain how I am wasting money ? do yo have better suggestions for me?

Thanks

Thank you.

Can one help to find regionally accredited online master in supply chain, logistics or operations. Cost for the program does not exceed 6000USD.

You won't find a better value than the Georgia College MS, since DL students get in-state fees.

GC is AACSB but the cost is 12000$. Which is out of my range. I am looking for Regionally accredited university which may cost not more than 6000$.

I think the only way to do that would be to use WGU and try to do their MBA in two 6-month semesters: http://www.wgu.edu/business/master_business_administration_degree That would be very demanding.... 30 hours a week of study.

Unfortunately they do not accept international students.

Here is the response i received from WGU

''At the present time, Western Governors University is not accepting applications from persons living outside the United States (unless you are an active-duty U.S. serviceperson or spouse of a serviceperson stationed at an overseas U.S. installation).

Reaching this decision was not easy. It derives from WGU's commitment to provide superior service to all students. Unfortunately, differences in time zones, problems locating secured, proctored testing centers, and difficulty providing high-quality mentoring create barriers to delivering adequate service to international students. ''

Tricky. You can get down to around $9k with TESC http://www.tesc.edu/tuition/Enrolled-Options-Plan.cfm Myabe lower if you can transfer credits

Reaching this decision was not easy. It derives from WGU's commitment to provide superior service to all students. Unfortunately, differences in time zones, problems locating secured, proctored testing centers, and difficulty providing high-quality mentoring create barriers to delivering adequate service to international students. ''