Hi, I am just at the start of considering an EMBA. I wish to do it from a personal development point of view. I do not think it will assist me careerwise, as I run my own business, and have no intention of applying for jobs etc.

I worry (hopefully unecessarily!)I do not have sufficient experience. I have a 2.2 degree from a top 10 university, an FCA qualification and 20 years experience working in small businesses.

It is the latter bit which bothers me most, as I do not come from a "big business" background.

I am based in North East England and would prefer a fairly local school.

Where should I apply?

Durham is the obvious choice. Newcastle is good, if you can't get into Durham. If not there, then look at Edinburgh, Bradford or Manchester.

Hi Duncan,

I understand that Durham has a dual EMBA with EBS (Germany). What is your view on this program? Would welcome your comments, thanks!

Hi Duncan,

I understand that Durham has a dual EMBA with EBS (Germany). What is your view on this program? Would welcome your comments, thanks!

Hi guys,

thanks for your advice.

Duncan: You more or less confirmed what I was thinking.

Looking at the options on the Durham website, and also reading the "best distance learning MBA from UK" thread is appears that I could persue the distance learning option there, but still attend some courses on campus, at no extra cost, all whilst saving 4 grand over the EMBA!

Its a triple accredited programme, the full time course is on the FT rankings, all for £14,000!

Am I missing something.

I'm not sure how strong Durham's course is compared with some other EMBA courses. By this I don't mean its ranking in the league tables but the range and quality of the taught courses, and the backgrounds and capabilities of the faculty. Would you consider a course further afield, ie not in the North East?

Would you consider a course further afield, ie not in the North East?

Strathclyde and Cass both use evening classes in their part-time MBAs. Edinburgh, Bradford and Manchester are practical options.

Remember, a London EMBA will also have very different students -- more people in services, more foreigners, more multinationals. Think about what sort of network you want to build as well.