Kent vs Newcastle vs Surrey


Daryll

Good day, I'm considering 3 schools and would really appreciate some assistance in choosing one. I'm looking to focus on entrepreneurship and the 3 schools I'm considering are:
1. The University of KENT:
http://www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/programmes/kentmba/index.html

2. The University of NEWCASTLE: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/postgrad/mba/fulltime/management.htm

3. University of Surrey:
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/mba/mba-modules/index.htm

Any feedback on the quality of the programs etc would be really, really appreciated.

Thanks

Good day, I'm considering 3 schools and would really appreciate some assistance in choosing one. I'm looking to focus on entrepreneurship and the 3 schools I'm considering are:
1. The University of KENT:
http://www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/programmes/kentmba/index.html

2. The University of NEWCASTLE: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/nubs/postgrad/mba/fulltime/management.htm

3. University of Surrey:
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/mba/mba-modules/index.htm

Any feedback on the quality of the programs etc would be really, really appreciated.

Thanks
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Mamit

I would suggest Kent to the best best option among these three. Although they have a very small cohort, but their career services is excellent and some of the 2011-12 batch's international students have already received job offers. They also offer 2 Europe trips, which is already included in their tuition fees. Fortunately i had a meeting with the Director of Kent university last week in London and was amazed to know about their MBA program and support services offered to their students.
Although its not in FT but it is still a very well regarded program.

I would suggest Kent to the best best option among these three. Although they have a very small cohort, but their career services is excellent and some of the 2011-12 batch's international students have already received job offers. They also offer 2 Europe trips, which is already included in their tuition fees. Fortunately i had a meeting with the Director of Kent university last week in London and was amazed to know about their MBA program and support services offered to their students.
Although its not in FT but it is still a very well regarded program.
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Daryll

Thanks Mamit, I have an interview with them tomorrow morning so I'm really looking forward to it.

Thanks Mamit, I have an interview with them tomorrow morning so I'm really looking forward to it.
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Mamit

Hi all the best. Who is taking your interview. Is it raj shirole ?, do let me know how did it go and if you need any help.
Mamit

Hi all the best. Who is taking your interview. Is it raj shirole ?, do let me know how did it go and if you need any help.
Mamit
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Daryll

Hi Mamit, Yes the interview will be with Raj

Hi Mamit, Yes the interview will be with Raj
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Duncan

I'd opt for the general MBA at Newcastle. I think the programme has better roots and as an older university Newcastle has a slightly better brand than Kent.

I'd opt for the general MBA at Newcastle. I think the programme has better roots and as an older university Newcastle has a slightly better brand than Kent.
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Mamit

Hi Mamit, Yes the interview will be with Raj

All the best. You can mention my name if you want. He knows me quite well.
Mamit

<blockquote>Hi Mamit, Yes the interview will be with Raj </blockquote>
All the best. You can mention my name if you want. He knows me quite well.
Mamit
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Mamit

I'd opt for the general MBA at Newcastle. I think the programme has better roots and as an older university Newcastle has a slightly better brand than Kent.

Kent has an edge in terms of class profile, location, connections with some good institutions like GE, HSBC, RBS etc and they organise 2 in campus job fairs in an year. I got to know all this from student's feedbacks.
Student satisfaction rate is also high.
Mamit

<blockquote>I'd opt for the general MBA at Newcastle. I think the programme has better roots and as an older university Newcastle has a slightly better brand than Kent. </blockquote>
Kent has an edge in terms of class profile, location, connections with some good institutions like GE, HSBC, RBS etc and they organise 2 in campus job fairs in an year. I got to know all this from student's feedbacks.
Student satisfaction rate is also high.
Mamit
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donho199

Without a doubt, it is Newcastle University with a good slight margin over the other 2 schools.

The MBA is very well established and very well respected ranked in the top 100 occasionally. Newcastle is an awesome university in the Russell Group and employers certainly see it well.

Newcastle is now also led by an interesting Vice Chancellor.

Without a doubt, it is Newcastle University with a good slight margin over the other 2 schools.

The MBA is very well established and very well respected ranked in the top 100 occasionally. Newcastle is an awesome university in the Russell Group and employers certainly see it well.

Newcastle is now also led by an interesting Vice Chancellor.
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Daryll

Thanks guys for all the feedback. I note that no one mentioned Surrey. I find this a bit strange since Surrey was ranked higher than both schools in a few rankings I came across. Any reason for this?

Thanks guys for all the feedback. I note that no one mentioned Surrey. I find this a bit strange since Surrey was ranked higher than both schools in a few rankings I came across. Any reason for this?
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donho199

All I can say is look at the MBA ranking and not Times or Guardian which is more for undergraduate

All I can say is look at the MBA ranking and not Times or Guardian which is more for undergraduate
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Daryll

Ok thanks.

Ok thanks.
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