I have to decide between Bath and Aston and I am not sure which one I should choose. I have around 7 years work experience and a MSC in Management and Investment. Bath seems to have the more experienced students (average age of 33) and has been in rankings for years (especially in FT rankings). The Aston MBA seems to have a real good reputation and is an increasing school. Any ideas?

Who has better links to industry, Bath or Aston? How difficult is it to find a company for the final project/consultancy work? I am not from the UK, so how is the reputation of Aston in real life?

Any answers?

Thanks a lot.

hey well no not yet but kinda more inclined towards manchester but then again i need to choose between general mba & mba for financial managers. so dnt know where to go .

on one side this specific mba for accountants will push me through for a top job even with my current employer but then i will be loosing on some electives specially like enterpreneurship etc which i badly want incase i ever want to start something of my own.

Dear Friends,

I need urgent from you guys..for my decision on MBA in UK.
I have offers from Nottingham and Sheffield..and I am waiting for my offer from Bradford...now I am confused among these. Which one to choose in terms of better job prospects after my MBA because I need to repay my loans after my MBA.. So guys i need your valuable inputs on this..pls both in terms of quality of study and job prospects..

I am already aware of FT and Economist ranking..os i am looking forward for more experienced based commets.

Thanks.
AKS

Hi,

Degrees from Nottingham Uni and Sheffield are highly regarded in the UK as they are Russell Group Universities. Also both are THES top 100 uni's so that would enhance your international opportunities due to brand awareness. The problem with Sheffield, although it is excellent in areas such as engineering, in terms of business education it doesnt really ring a bell, and the city, not very nice. On the other hand, Nottingham's B'school does have a name in business education and is a common destination and good choice for MBA programmes. Also the Uni and city are quite nice. Then Bradford, I really dont like repeating myself, but you can read my other posts about it (by all means, I would leave that option out). So in your case i would choose Nottingham.
But i have the folowing question, did you look or apply to schools such as Leeds, Birmingham or Durham? because these I believe are in a similar category (slightly better) as Nottingham and not only are world class universities, but their bschools are also very well known and regarded in Europe. If you haven't, think about it, because if you are good, almost any MBA programme will fit you in, even if the application dates are already due.
I hope this is useful.

Hey,

Thank you so much for ur inputs.

I have first class allthrough, but since i am applying so late, most of universities have put me in waiting list. thay have said by sep 1st week they will confirm and if they don't get back i must assume there is no place...this is what with Strathclyde, Aston, Edinburg...etc... b ut Birmingham did not get back to me yet... Durham was full by the time i tried..so finally I am with these 3 options only..

Considering all this i can't wait further....but i found the course for Nottingham very nice and efective ..even for Bradford the same..whether it is HR or Finance specialization...but I heard that Bradford place is not that same religious wise..for hindus...dunno just heart (no offence)..do anyone have any idea abt that??

Hi,

Degrees from Nottingham Uni and Sheffield are highly regarded in the UK as they are Russell Group Universities. Also both are THES top 100 uni's so that would enhance your international opportunities due to brand awareness. The problem with Sheffield, although it is excellent in areas such as engineering, in terms of business education it doesnt really ring a bell, and the city, not very nice. On the other hand, Nottingham's B'school does have a name in business education and is a common destination and good choice for MBA programmes. Also the Uni and city are quite nice. Then Bradford, I really dont like repeating myself, but you can read my other posts about it (by all means, I would leave that option out). So in your case i would choose Nottingham.
But i have the folowing question, did you look or apply to schools such as Leeds, Birmingham or Durham? because these I believe are in a similar category (slightly better) as Nottingham and not only are world class universities, but their bschools are also very well known and regarded in Europe. If you haven't, think about it, because if you are good, almost any MBA programme will fit you in, even if the application dates are already due.
I hope this is useful.

Hi,
Nottingham is the one I would recommend. I searched through a lot of forums and talked to a lot of people and none of them mentioned anything negative about that MBA programme, compared to the other 2 universities of your list. Furthermore I have learned that (same like me) this decision is nothing you can make a real mistake for your further career, because all your MBA programmes playing in the same league (its not like LBS vs Birmingham).

Just focus on a few categories (high level), which seems to be important for you and then let your gut instinct do the rest.

I allready made my decision and it seems to be a good one. To know if it was right right, I will see it in a few years.

Maybe helpful,

best wishes

Hey,

Thank you so much for ur inputs.

I have first class allthrough, but since i am applying so late, most of universities have put me in waiting list. thay have said by sep 1st week they will confirm and if they don't get back i must assume there is no place...this is what with Strathclyde, Aston, Edinburg...etc... b ut Birmingham did not get back to me yet... Durham was full by the time i tried..so finally I am with these 3 options only..

Considering all this i can't wait further....but i found the course for Nottingham very nice and efective ..even for Bradford the same..whether it is HR or Finance specialization...but I heard that Bradford place is not that same religious wise..for hindus...dunno just heart (no offence)..do anyone have any idea abt that??

Hi,

Degrees from Nottingham Uni and Sheffield are highly regarded in the UK as they are Russell Group Universities. Also both are THES top 100 uni's so that would enhance your international opportunities due to brand awareness. The problem with Sheffield, although it is excellent in areas such as engineering, in terms of business education it doesnt really ring a bell, and the city, not very nice. On the other hand, Nottingham's B'school does have a name in business education and is a common destination and good choice for MBA programmes. Also the Uni and city are quite nice. Then Bradford, I really dont like repeating myself, but you can read my other posts about it (by all means, I would leave that option out). So in your case i would choose Nottingham.
But i have the folowing question, did you look or apply to schools such as Leeds, Birmingham or Durham? because these I believe are in a similar category (slightly better) as Nottingham and not only are world class universities, but their bschools are also very well known and regarded in Europe. If you haven't, think about it, because if you are good, almost any MBA programme will fit you in, even if the application dates are already due.
I hope this is useful.

Thanks Buddy..

for putting light on this...really helpful..
so u r also joining Nottingham?? Do let me know if you also joining Nottingham...we will try to get in touch and proceed further........

Hi,
Nottingham is the one I would recommend. I searched through a lot of forums and talked to a lot of people and none of them mentioned anything negative about that MBA programme, compared to the other 2 universities of your list. Furthermore I have learned that (same like me) this decision is nothing you can make a real mistake for your further career, because all your MBA programmes playing in the same league (its not like LBS vs Birmingham).

Just focus on a few categories (high level), which seems to be important for you and then let your gut instinct do the rest.

I allready made my decision and it seems to be a good one. To know if it was right right, I will see it in a few years.

Maybe helpful,

best wishes

Hey,

Thank you so much for ur inputs.

I have first class allthrough, but since i am applying so late, most of universities have put me in waiting list. thay have said by sep 1st week they will confirm and if they don't get back i must assume there is no place...this is what with Strathclyde, Aston, Edinburg...etc... b ut Birmingham did not get back to me yet... Durham was full by the time i tried..so finally I am with these 3 options only..

Considering all this i can't wait further....but i found the course for Nottingham very nice and efective ..even for Bradford the same..whether it is HR or Finance specialization...but I heard that Bradford place is not that same religious wise..for hindus...dunno just heart (no offence)..do anyone have any idea abt that??

Hi,

Degrees from Nottingham Uni and Sheffield are highly regarded in the UK as they are Russell Group Universities. Also both are THES top 100 uni's so that would enhance your international opportunities due to brand awareness. The problem with Sheffield, although it is excellent in areas such as engineering, in terms of business education it doesnt really ring a bell, and the city, not very nice. On the other hand, Nottingham's B'school does have a name in business education and is a common destination and good choice for MBA programmes. Also the Uni and city are quite nice. Then Bradford, I really dont like repeating myself, but you can read my other posts about it (by all means, I would leave that option out). So in your case i would choose Nottingham.
But i have the folowing question, did you look or apply to schools such as Leeds, Birmingham or Durham? because these I believe are in a similar category (slightly better) as Nottingham and not only are world class universities, but their bschools are also very well known and regarded in Europe. If you haven't, think about it, because if you are good, almost any MBA programme will fit you in, even if the application dates are already due.
I hope this is useful.

No, I joined Aston and I have not applied for Nottingham MBA due to private reasons (girlfriend), but I did a lot of research about all that schools.

Hello from Greece!

I accepted an offer from Durham Business School (Msc Accounting and Finance)

What do you think about my choice?
Thank you very much!

Actually I think you should not only care about the rankings. Some universities have good rankings but when you visit the campus in person you may find out the whole environment is not as good as you imagined.
Besides, I thind Nottingham University is totally a "ganster". They do lots of indecent behaviours to raise more illegal money. Also, the Nottingham city is dirty full of wierd people. It has the highest criminal rate and compared with other cities in England.
I don't think Nottingham University deserves its honor. In fact its substance is quite rotten.

Hi ,
I am applying for MBA in UK this year.
I have offers from following schools:
Aston/Bradford/Glassgow/Nottingham,
Please suggest which would be best.
Rgds,
Yagna

Hi Yagna, there isn't much difference between these business schools..speially in terms of uni rankings glasgow and nottingham got good reputation but i am sure bradford/aston alot better in terms of mba. i will go for bradford if u r not too loaded and not intending to spend too much on living etc..lol plus its staff is really good as i have been to couple of mba evenings and also u get automatic qualification for HSMP ( as bradford is one of the business school on list).

I thought the HSMP list is history now. Students can apply for a post MBA work permit and would be granted a visa based on their individual merit. The university advantage in this regard is gone now.
Bradford is hence on equal grounds when it comes to work permits.

Hi,
You are right, HSMP list is not there anymore. There is new visa system (Read About Tier Visas). Generally, you would get PSW for 2 years after your MBA.
In terms of college, Glasgow, well not really. The ideal choice is between Aston and Bradford. I had some reasons of not going to Bradford which i mentioned on one of the earlier posts last year. But it comes down to one, Bradford has consistent decline in its rankings since last 3 years, whereas Aston has managed to hold on to its ranking, and has improved this year.

It was this particular reason, combined with the city of Birmingham that i chose to came here. So well, that would be my choice.

You could PM me with ur mail address or any specific queries and will try to respond back soon, but not really sure as I am understanding now how hectic one year MBA is :)

Enjoy.

hie guyz

Dis is ankit..

i got the conditional offer from leeds, bristol, nottingham, newcastle n i hv applied for msc finance and investment...M in big dillema....pls help me in choosing uni...coz some people suggest me not to go to notts coz its not a gud uni...now am realli confused wot to do...

please help me ...and i wana to knw about the job prospects of dse uni...

please help

Regardzz

Hi agarwal...


Why dont you post your query in fresh forum?...Its irritating...

Any way my knowledge towards Msc may be poor but as far as Nott is concerned it is a good univ.....Though it has lost its position in FT rankings...still it is hot among UK companies.....Will suggest you to stick with Nott or Leeds.

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