Bath MBA

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Posted Feb 13, 2014 16:40

I've received an offer for the full time MBA at Bath. I am still waiting on Strathclyde, but let us assume they'll give me a f-off letter. What do you reckon of the Bath MBA overall? I know what the rankings say (FT and Economist) but I wanted to get your thoughts on the program. I come from a legal background and would like to secure a job in the UK (EU national) after the course. My priority would be consultancy (I guess it somewhat resembles my legal background), but I wouldn't mind going into finance/banking. I have 8 years' experience in M&A. The alumni profile in the FT shows most graduates go to consultancy and finance/banking... Any idea as to the accuracy of that information? My main point of concern (still based off of the FT alumni profile) is the percentage of students that go back to their home countries after the course... an astonishing 70%... is that because there are a lot UK students (and they simply stick around)? I'm gonna have a look on Linkedin as well to get a better idea about the alumni profile.

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Duncan

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Posted Feb 13, 2014 16:55

I don't think either of those programmes will have a lot of UK students. LinkedIn is your best guide. "Consultancy" covers a lot of things: certainly consultants from Bath are typically working for IT or financial consultancies rather than management consulting companies. If your focus is specifically on management consultancy, Strathclyde (or a better school, which requires the GMAT) is a safer bet.

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Razors Edg...

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Posted Mar 05, 2014 13:28

The alumni profile in the FT shows most graduates go to consultancy and finance/banking... Any idea as to the accuracy of that information?

There's no reason to really doubt this information, it's a pretty reliable ranking with a good system for data collection.

My main point of concern (still based off of the FT alumni profile) is the percentage of students that go back to their home countries after the course... an astonishing 70%... is that because there are a lot UK students (and they simply stick around)?

Some students just want to go to the UK for a year, and then go back to their home countries. However, in any given year, almost 90 percent of Bath MBA students are international students, with many coming from Asia. This type of student basically needs an employer to sponsor his/her work visa, and many find that this is a challenge after an MBA, especially in times of economic downturn, as has been the case in recent years.

As an EU national, you won't be subject to the same visa constraints as a non-EU national, so I'd imagine that you should have an advantage in post-MBA work searches. Of course, one key will be your ability to leverage your location during the program by networking, meeting people, etc.

<blockquote>The alumni profile in the FT shows most graduates go to consultancy and finance/banking... Any idea as to the accuracy of that information?</blockquote>
There's no reason to really doubt this information, it's a pretty reliable ranking with a good system for data collection.

<blockquote>My main point of concern (still based off of the FT alumni profile) is the percentage of students that go back to their home countries after the course... an astonishing 70%... is that because there are a lot UK students (and they simply stick around)?</blockquote>
Some students just want to go to the UK for a year, and then go back to their home countries. However, in any given year, almost 90 percent of Bath MBA students are international students, with many coming from Asia. This type of student basically needs an employer to sponsor his/her work visa, and many find that this is a challenge after an MBA, especially in times of economic downturn, as has been the case in recent years.

As an EU national, you won't be subject to the same visa constraints as a non-EU national, so I'd imagine that you should have an advantage in post-MBA work searches. Of course, one key will be your ability to leverage your location during the program by networking, meeting people, etc.

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bathmba

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Posted Mar 07, 2014 17:30

Hey! Thanks for the replies. I haven't made up my mind yet but I reckon I will go for it... provided I get a f-off letter from Strathclyde... I understand Duncan's point that GMAT schools will give me a better shot at securing a job but I had a very small window of opportunity and I didn't have the time to take the GMAT. I know the GMAT is important and I may find myself in a more difficult position without it but it was either the MBA at a non-GMAT school or nothing... Anyhow, let's hope I can make the best out of what I've got...

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Razors Edg...

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Posted Mar 10, 2014 14:19

Sounds like a good plan. Yes, MBA programs that require the GMAT generally yield better career growth; that said, the Bath program is good - double accredited, ranked in the FT, etc. Not a bad choice at all.

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