Cranfield MBA vs UCD Smurfit MBA

Sine Roar

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Posted Mar 16, 2022 12:05

Hi,

I carry a 13 years of experience and come from India. Have been into automotive and education services with roles in domains such as Program Management, Supply Chain and Operational Strategy.

I am intending to do a FT MBA program and my post MBA goals will be to lead and drive strategic roles in any of the above areas.

I am looking to choose between Cranfield and UCD Smurfit.

Primarily because of English speaking countries.

Cranfield is expensive while in Smurfit I have received a healthy scholarship. Considering job market I know that UK has an ocean of opportunities but I am assuming a fairly good competition as well since I won't be graduating from a top ranked in the UK. On the other hand, I have an admit from top universities of a geography(Ireland) which is growing in economy and has a demand of jobs.

Also, on LinkedIn I see that a lot of Cranfield guys return to their home countries (or may because my search results are limited this may be the case). I haven't been able to find much on LinkedIN abut Cranfield bu a lot is present about Smurfit (mix of MIM and MBA).

I would like a sincere advise if anyone can help me easing this dilemma

Can anyone please help

Regards

sine

[Edited by Sine Roar on Mar 16, 2022]

Hi, 
 
I carry a 13 years of experience and come from India. Have been into automotive and education services with roles in domains such as Program Management, Supply Chain and Operational Strategy. 
I am intending to do a FT MBA program and my post MBA goals will be to lead and drive strategic roles in any of the above areas. 
I am looking to choose between Cranfield and UCD Smurfit. 
Primarily because of English speaking countries. 
 
Cranfield is expensive while in Smurfit I have received a healthy scholarship. Considering job market I know that UK has an ocean of opportunities but I am assuming a fairly good competition as well since I won't be graduating from a top ranked in the UK. On the other hand, I have an admit from top universities of a geography(Ireland) which is growing in economy and has a demand of jobs. 
Also, on LinkedIn I see that a lot of Cranfield guys return to their home countries (or may because my search results are limited this may be the case). I haven't been able to find much on LinkedIN abut Cranfield bu a lot is present about Smurfit (mix of MIM and MBA). 
 
 
I would like a sincere advise if anyone can help me easing this dilemma 
 Can anyone please help   Regards 
sine

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Duncan

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Posted Mar 16, 2022 14:48

UCD is a good choice. Irish economy is red hot.

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Sine Roar

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Posted Mar 16, 2022 17:53

UCD is a good choice. Irish economy is red hot.

Thanks Duncan. However, can you please provide a little subjective answer to that. Because, in other discussions on this forum you have really spoken high of Cranfield?
Is it because of the MSc programs there ?
Moreover, your take on UCD for MBA program as majority of the alumni is from their MIM programs.

Lastly, from what I have understood, Ireland's job market is primarily tech and financial services focused and I have no experience in either of the 2 sectors? Wouldn't it be a bottleneck considering I already have an experience on a higher side.

[Edited by Sine Roar on Mar 16, 2022]

[quote]UCD is a good choice. Irish economy is red hot.  [/quote] Thanks Duncan. However, can you please provide a little subjective answer to that. Because, in other discussions on this forum you have really spoken high of Cranfield? Is it because of the MSc programs there ? Moreover, your take on UCD for  MBA program as majority of the alumni is from their MIM programs. Lastly, from what I have understood, Ireland's job market is primarily tech and financial services focused and I have no experience in either of the 2 sectors? Wouldn't it be a bottleneck considering I already have an experience on a higher side.

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Duncan

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Posted Mar 17, 2022 00:57

Skills in managing programmes, operations and engineers are highly transferable into tech and finance. If you don't want to work there, then Cranfield could be better.

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Sine Roar

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Posted Mar 17, 2022 05:50

Skills in managing programmes, operations and engineers are highly transferable into tech and finance. If you don't want to work there, then Cranfield could be better.

Ok. But it isn't like Cranfield is better than UCD? As far the schools go I guess your judgement is that they are equally competitive?

Moreover, out of curiosity I am asking this - why does Cranfield not included in rankings after 2013. It iused to be in top 50. What happened post that?

[quote]Skills in managing programmes, operations and engineers are highly transferable into tech and finance. If you don't want to work there, then Cranfield could be better.  [/quote] Ok. But it isn't like Cranfield is better than UCD? As far the schools go I guess your judgement is that they are equally competitive? Moreover, out of curiosity I am asking this - why does Cranfield not included in rankings after 2013. It iused to be in top 50. What happened post that?

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Duncan

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Posted Mar 17, 2022 07:32

UCD is ranked higher than Cranfield for both local and macroeconomic reasons. Other things being equal, its a better school for local placement.

UCD is ranked higher than Cranfield for both local and macroeconomic reasons.  Other things being equal, its a better school for local placement. 

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Arup Sarka...

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Posted Jan 11, 2024 16:18

Skills in managing programmes, operations and engineers are highly transferable into tech and finance. If you don't want to work there, then Cranfield could be better.

I am hearing Ireland economy is not doing very good. The positive effect of pandemic is waning in 2023. Can you please share your thoughts?

[quote]Skills in managing programmes, operations and engineers are highly transferable into tech and finance. If you don't want to work there, then Cranfield could be better.  [/quote]
I am hearing Ireland economy is not doing very good. The positive effect of pandemic is waning in 2023. Can you please share your thoughts?

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Duncan

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Posted Jan 11, 2024 19:31

LOL. The Irish economy is growing four times faster than the UK's. If anything, Ireland has been dangerously overheating.

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