Hello friends,

Got conditional offer from University of sheffield and Glasgow for MBA(Require IELTS 7),waiting to hear from strathclyde , Durham and Edinburgh.

My doubts are
(1)How is universities sheffield and glasgow,is it worth the investment?
(2)Do they have good career supporting facilities?
(3)I didnt find university of sheffield or Glasgow ranked in any survey?
(4)where will i get details about placements of these universities?

My Details

secondary exam :74%
Higher Secondary :86%
B.com :54%
Cleared Chartered Accountant foundation and Inter Exams of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI)
Managerial Experience: 3 years and 4 months(3 years after Graduation) as Assistant Manager and Manager,finance
GMAT:Not attended
IELTS: 6.5

Take a look at:-

Why you should take the GMAT http://bit.ly/WhyGMAT

Best schools for international students' placement http://www.find-mba.com/board/41143

Of course a ranked MBA program like the one from Strath will give you better chances of landing a job after the course.

If you decide to go with either Sheffield or Glasgow, you should be highly critical of what they offer in terms of post-MBA career support. Since they don't publish career info, you should ask them directly for stats, and ask them critical questions about how many Indians landed jobs in the UK after graduation in recent years. It is by no means a given that many find jobs after the programs, and it's up to you to determine now, how likely that will be for you.

Broadly speaking, as Duncan implies above, your post-MBA career growth and job success will be better with a program that requires the GMAT. Something like Imperial, Cass, Warwick, Manchester, etc.

Thank you. . Duncan and Razors edge .

Duncan :I am not prepared for GMAT exams. So I searched for Schools where Gmat is not considered and have better reputation globally,I know you want everyone to write GMAT and to get to best school but not in a situation for writing .

Razors Edge :You are correct Bro. . I filtered the entire Google and placement report was not there for Sheffield and Glasgow .I have mailed them asking details regarding the placement report two days back, hope will get a reply soon.

Latest News(need your help in this too) :

(1)Strathclyde and Leeds Skype interview on June 10 and 11. . Do you guys have any idea about how this interview is going to be ? I have never attended a Skype interview before (even don't have a account in Skype :-( ) . . I mean questions usually asked for the interview and all other information you guys can provide will be helpful. .

Honestly, just because a school requires the GMAT that does not mean it requires an excellent score. But students who take it are not the same as those who are scared to take it. That shows attitude and self-confidence, and that is one reason why employers prefer the GMAT schools.

Guys..
Got offers(MBA) from following please help me to select .My plan is to get placed in UK after completion.

Strathclyde Business School
University Of Leeds (U.K)
University of Sheffield
University Of Glasgow.

How is the job opportunities in Scotland?

Take a look at the FT and Economist data. Strathclyde does very well.

Hello Fairichu, how was your Strathclyde & Leeds Skype interview. I mean what kind of questions they asked. Are you applied for regular MBA or Executive MBA.

I have applied for regular MBA. Interview went well and got selected in both.Questions asked to me include and its easy.
(1) why MBA?
(2)my job responsibilities?
(3) Strength and weakness?
(4)why Strath or Leeds?

Duncan/others :Duncan what is the difference between economist and financial times ranking for MBA?according to economist Strathclyde is ranked 46 Globally and financial times its 80. I mean there is around 40 ranks difference.

They use different criteria and different weightings. FT is better respected. Read the methodologies.

Hello Duncan,
I don't know how FT is better respected since Economist considers current students who gets placed and FT considers past students who got placed.
Second question I am in a dilemma , is it worth investing 30000 pounds for Strathclyde?Three days back I got a mail from Director of Adam smith school saying they are also a part of triple accredited schools.If Strathclyde Is Scotland's best business school is that a positive for getting a job in Scotland after my MBA?

Current students have not been placed. By definition, they are still students.

Strathclyde is better than a worse school for most students. The value of the investment depends on the alternatives and time frame.

Thanks Fairichu

Thanks Fairichu