Hi everyone,

 I have received unconditional offer letters for pursuing MBA from University of Nottingham, Cardiff, Sheffield, Strathclyde and Liverpool for sep'2022 -2023 academic year. Also, I have applied for MIM from Warwick and Leeds, Exeter. Yet to hear back from these.

I am a tech management professional having 6 years of work experience. I aspire to land into a pretty good job in UK post MBA completion.

Could someone please guide me in finalising one offer from the ones listed above.

 Thanks in advance
Santosh

[Edited by santhosh santu on Mar 30, 2022]

Strathclyde is almost certainly the right choice. What are your career goals? 

You have too much experience for a MiM. 

Strathclyde is almost certainly the right choice. What are your career goals? 

You have too much experience for a MiM. 

[Edited by santhosh santu on Mar 30, 2022]

I don't think the World University Rankings are good guides to international students employment. This post might help you: https://find-mba.com/board/europe/the-fts-hidden-ranking-of-second-tier-mbas-60514 and so might https://find-mba.com/board/general-forum/how-to-use-linkedin-to-find-the-best-school-28559 

If you want to work as a marketing manager, why not take an MSc in marketing at a much better school? Take a look at https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/business-masters-rankings/marketing/2021 and https://www.best-masters.co.uk/ranking-master-in-united-kingdom/master-marketing.html

[Edited by Duncan on Mar 30, 2022]

I don't think the World University Rankings are good guides to international students employment. This post might help you: https://find-mba.com/board/europe/the-fts-hidden-ranking-of-second-tier-mbas-60514 and so might https://find-mba.com/board/general-forum/how-to-use-linkedin-to-find-the-best-school-28559 

If you want to work as a marketing manager, why not take an MSc in marketing at a much better school? Take a look at https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/business-masters-rankings/marketing/2021 and https://www.best-masters.co.uk/ranking-master-in-united-kingdom/master-marketing.html

Strathclyde because you won't be admitted to Warwick.  But an MSc will be better. Maybe consider the Lancaster or Cranfield MBAs? Those are strong schools for marketing.  

Strathclyde because you won't be admitted to Warwick.  But an MSc will be better. Maybe consider the Lancaster or Cranfield MBAs? Those are strong schools for marketing.  

He said because of your extensive years of work, Warwick wouldn't accept you for the MiM as it's meant for people with little to no work experience so they will most likely reject your application. Basically, an MiM does not align with your goals. 
So, you should either go for Msc Marketing (based on your career goals) in a top tier school and if you really want to do an MBA, Strathclyde is still a good school.

Hi everyone,

 I have received unconditional offer letters for pursuing MBA from University of Nottingham, Cardiff, Sheffield, Strathclyde and Liverpool for sep'2022 -2023 academic year. Also, I have applied for MIM from Warwick and Leeds, Exeter. Yet to hear back from these.

I am a tech management professional having 6 years of work experience. I aspire to land into a pretty good job in UK post MBA completion.

Could someone please guide me in finalising one offer from the ones listed above.

 Thanks in advance
Santosh

[Edited by santhosh santu on Apr 07, 2022]

Strathclyde remains the best choice (assuming you don't want to attend a better school to obtain an MSc in your target business function, marketing). The higher salary and the improved probability of finding work are worth much more than the scholarship. See: The sad facts about scholarships http://www.find-mba.com/board/37055 

[Edited by Duncan on Apr 07, 2022]

Strathclyde remains the best choice (assuming you don't want to attend a better school to obtain an MSc in your target business function, marketing). The higher salary and the improved probability of finding work are worth much more than the scholarship. See: The sad facts about scholarships http://www.find-mba.com/board/37055 

He said you should ignore the scholarship and focus on going to Strathclyde because you will get more opportunities through the school. Read the link he posted.

You are mistaken. I reviewed the websites of the top-ranked programmes at https://www.best-masters.co.uk/ranking-master-in-united-kingdom/master-marketing.html None of them are closed for applications. Six years' experience is not too high for a specialised MSc. 

You are mistaken. I reviewed the websites of the top-ranked programmes at https://www.best-masters.co.uk/ranking-master-in-united-kingdom/master-marketing.html None of them are closed for applications. Six years' experience is not too high for a specialised MSc. 

Yes, the scholarships will only distract you from making the best choice. Focus on your goals, and then on the best available programme for your goal. 

Yes, the scholarships will only distract you from making the best choice. Focus on your goals, and then on the best available programme for your goal. 

Yes, the scholarships will only distract you from making the best choice. Focus on your goals, and then on the best available programme for your goal. 

[Edited by santhosh santu on May 02, 2022]

@Duncan - I have a similar conundrum, so your inputs would be life-alteringly valuable, so to speak :) 
@santosh - what are you leaning on? I too have received £9k scholarship @Strathclyde. Have 10 yrs experience (ex-Creative Director).

You already know the answer,  probably. Other things being equal, an MSc will have faster placement and higher employability. An MBA will have a higher salary. 

over the last few years i think a better way is actually to do 
a MSc in a very high tech area and get a great job
then on the side invest in a decent MBA on online part-time basis