Cardiff University/University of Sheffield/Aston University

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Posted Mar 12, 2021 16:43

Hey!

I've received offers from all three of the above for their MBA programs. Any advice would be really appreciated. I've done extensive research into all three schools and courses but some third party advice would be great.

My background is in clinical healthcare looking for an MBA to open new opportunities rather than a huge starting salary. British with Canadian PR, looking to work in the UK or Canada.

Thanks!

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StuartHE

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Posted Mar 12, 2021 17:24

It sounds like you need career goals before you start an MBA. If an MBA is the best option, most people should look for:
- in the respected MBA rankings

- with AMBA and EQUIS accreditation

- which require work experience.
Cardiff doesn't have those things. Aston is, at the last, ranked by The Economist in tier E.

[Edited by StuartHE on Mar 12, 2021]

It sounds like you need career goals before you start an MBA. If an MBA is the best option, most people should look for:<br>- in the respected MBA rankings<br>
<div>- with AMBA and EQUIS accreditation<br>
</div><div>- which require work experience. </div><br>Cardiff doesn't have those things. Aston is, at the last, ranked by The Economist in tier E. 

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laurie

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Posted Mar 16, 2021 15:35

None of these schools will do much for you in Canada.

I think it also depends on where you are at in terms of your career. Aston, although it's the best of this group, doesn't place grads into positions with 'high' salaries (relatively speaking).

Compare your current role (and as much as possible your current salary) to those of recent Aston MBA grads you find on LinkedIn. At least in terms of position and seniority, see if it even makes sense to spend the kind of time and money it would take to do the MBA.

Most people are better off with a stronger degree.

None of these schools will do much for you in Canada. <br><br>I think it also depends on where you are at in terms of your career. Aston, although it's the best of this group, doesn't place grads into positions with 'high' salaries (relatively speaking). <br><br>Compare your current role (and as much as possible your current salary) to those of recent Aston MBA grads you find on LinkedIn. At least in terms of position and seniority, see if it even makes sense to spend the kind of time and money it would take to do the MBA.<br><br>Most people are better off with a stronger degree.

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