I've seen and read elsewhere that these two are very similar in most regards, especially the biggest ones: ranking, employability, networking. Is this so? What about Glasgow and Edinburgh then? Does either of them stand out when it comes to particular industries? Technology in particular would be an interest of mine. Strathclyde is obviously more affordable.

Although I am not an expert, I guess the sorting would be Edinburgh (UEBS)>Strathclyde>Glasgow when it comes to business/management field. But if you're into technology, I believe Edinburgh and Glasgow really stand out since they are Russell group universities, which means they do tremendous researches.

These MBAs are very different in outcomes. UEBS has an average salary of $110k compared to $85k at Glasgow, according to the December 2022 FT European Business Schools ranking. The FT gave it a European rank of 29th, compared to 38th for Glasgow. I'm not sure what your goals are, but Thant is correct that for most MBA applicants it's Edinburgh > Strathclyde > Glasgow. 

What do you mean specifically by technology?

Edinburgh University has an excellent reputation for Computer Science but check the MBA programme curriculum carefully to see if it meets your needs. They have one compulsory course on digital transformation and one elective course you can choose on data and analytics. Interestingly, both of these are compulsory on the online MBA. 

[Edited by aslamo on Jul 27, 2023]

Data and analytics often is a rebranding of classic decision analysis courses. Very few one-year MBAs will be close to the leading edge of technology: these are general management degrees with just a month or two for electives. Academic degrees are based on proven, peer-reviewed findings that take a few years to be published and several years to get into textbooks. Rather, focus on the specific roles, firms and places where you want to work and see which business schools have the best alumni networks, and thus the best brand equity. 

Data and analytics often is a rebranding of classic decision analysis courses. Very few one-year MBAs will be close to the leading edge of technology: these are general management degrees with just a month or two for electives. Academic degrees are based on proven, peer-reviewed findings that take a few years to be published and several years to get into textbooks. Rather, focus on the specific roles, firms and places where you want to work and see which business schools have the best alumni networks, and thus the best brand equity. 

Good point regarding salaries, Duncan. UEBS seems to come out ahead by quite a margin there. 

Regarding technology, I meant my experience lies working in tech companies and I aspire to stay in the tech industry, hopefully in managerial positions and use the MBA to help ease the climb there by deepening my business skills and knowledge but also delve into analytics, innovation, etc.

Tech is an industry, not a job function. What role are you looking for, in what sort of firm? There are not a lot of tech firms in Scotland looking for general managers.