MBA or MSc


Abhinav M

Hey..
I am a graduate from India. I did BBA (bachelor of business administration) in International Business from India from a reputed university. I am planning to do my masters in the UK but am confused on what to take " A masters degree in International Business/Marketing or an MBA " So please do help me on that.

I do not have years of work experience but have few months of internship experience (and please do not suggest me to work as I have no plan on working as of now)

so if Msc (masters) please do suggest me the best Universities in London if possible, with accreditation (AMBA) so as to take my admissions.
And Freshers MBA or Freshers MSc which does give us a good job with pay after the degree
I will be more than happy

Regards

[Edited by Abhinav M on Sep 30, 2018]

Hey..
I am a graduate from India. I did BBA (bachelor of business administration) in International Business from India from a reputed university. I am planning to do my masters in the UK but am confused on what to take " A masters degree in International Business/Marketing or an MBA " So please do help me on that.

I do not have years of work experience but have few months of internship experience (and please do not suggest me to work as I have no plan on working as of now)

so if Msc (masters) please do suggest me the best Universities in London if possible, with accreditation (AMBA) so as to take my admissions.
And Freshers MBA or Freshers MSc which does give us a good job with pay after the degree
I will be more than happy

Regards
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Duncan

A Freshers MBA will not help you find work in the UK. Not will most degrees with International or Global in the title: they are often light on quant skills and aimed at preparing students to return to their own country.

Focus on the schools in the FT MSc ranking with high employment.

In the UoL, that means MiM degrees at LBS, Cass and the LSE.

A Freshers MBA will not help you find work in the UK. Not will most degrees with International or Global in the title: they are often light on quant skills and aimed at preparing students to return to their own country.

Focus on the schools in the FT MSc ranking with high employment.

In the UoL, that means MiM degrees at LBS, Cass and the LSE.
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Abhinav M

Thanks, Ducan
So Msc it is, but could you let me know the universities which have a January 2019 intake for MSc or pass me down the link on the top universities which gives admission to freshers for MSc course for Jan.
I would rather avoid the ivy leagues

Cheers

Thanks, Ducan
So Msc it is, but could you let me know the universities which have a January 2019 intake for MSc or pass me down the link on the top universities which gives admission to freshers for MSc course for Jan.
I would rather avoid the ivy leagues

Cheers
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Duncan

You'll have to do your own research. January starts are very rare in the UK, with the exception of the former polytechnics.

Obviously no school in Europe takes part in the Ivy League. If you want to go to a cheap, easy school in the UK then its MiM will probably not lead to work here.

You'll have to do your own research. January starts are very rare in the UK, with the exception of the former polytechnics.

Obviously no school in Europe takes part in the Ivy League. If you want to go to a cheap, easy school in the UK then its MiM will probably not lead to work here.
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Duncan

Of course, also read https://find-mba.com/board/general-forum/best-mims-for-international-students-placement-55013

Of course, also read https://find-mba.com/board/general-forum/best-mims-for-international-students-placement-55013
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Duncan

If you did a BBA you may be better off taking an MiM in another country designed for people with such relevant degrees. A MiM aimed at converting non business graduates might replicate too much of your BBA classes and not teach you much beyond cross cultural soft skills.

If you did a BBA you may be better off taking an MiM in another country designed for people with such relevant degrees. A MiM aimed at converting non business graduates might replicate too much of your BBA classes and not teach you much beyond cross cultural soft skills.
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Abhinav M

I didn't mean cheap, but a university which provides as you said to lead to work there. There are tons of universities from which its pretty hard to find out. So if you get a lead let me know

Thanks

I didn't mean cheap, but a university which provides as you said to lead to work there. There are tons of universities from which its pretty hard to find out. So if you get a lead let me know

Thanks
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Duncan

Other than the schools I have mentioned and the ones mentioned in the post I linked to, there are no other MIM options that will (be likely to) meet your goals. The alternative is the schools in the FT masters in finance ranking.

[Edited by Duncan on Oct 01, 2018]

Other than the schools I have mentioned and the ones mentioned in the post I linked to, there are no other MIM options that will (be likely to) meet your goals. The alternative is the schools in the FT masters in finance ranking.
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Abhinav M

Hey Duncan,
I just found out these universities in the UK for January intake 2019. Is any of these good for me to do a Masters in management or IB
University of Aberdeen
Bangor University
University of Bolton
Bournemouth University
Brunel University
University of Central Lancashire
Coventry University
University of Dundee
University of Derby
University of Glasgow
University of Greenwich
University of Hertfordshire
University of Lincoln
London Metropolitan University
Northumbria University
University of Portsmouth
Robert Gordon University
University of South Wales
University of Stirling

Please do give your take on these universities or if none of these come up to the mark should I try any other country, if so which one? (any country is well-appreciated)

Hey Duncan,
I just found out these universities in the UK for January intake 2019. Is any of these good for me to do a Masters in management or IB
University of Aberdeen
Bangor University
University of Bolton
Bournemouth University
Brunel University
University of Central Lancashire
Coventry University
University of Dundee
University of Derby
University of Glasgow
University of Greenwich
University of Hertfordshire
University of Lincoln
London Metropolitan University
Northumbria University
University of Portsmouth
Robert Gordon University
University of South Wales
University of Stirling

Please do give your take on these universities or if none of these come up to the mark should I try any other country, if so which one? (any country is well-appreciated)
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Duncan

None of these schools are on the list I linked to. They are not likely to lead you to work in the UK.

None of these schools are on the list I linked to. They are not likely to lead you to work in the UK.
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Abhinav M

Hey
At last, I found out from FT masters ranking, Brunel University.
They have Jan intake 2019 and provide with placement helps.
What is your opinion on this? Please do enlighten me

Hey
At last, I found out from FT masters ranking, Brunel University.
They have Jan intake 2019 and provide with placement helps.
What is your opinion on this? Please do enlighten me
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Duncan

The data speak for themselves http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/brunel-university/masters-in-management-2018#masters-in-management-2018

The data speak for themselves http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/brunel-university/masters-in-management-2018#masters-in-management-2018
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Larry

What are your goals? The Brunel program is in the bottom part of the ranking if you sort by "Aims Achieved..."

For international mobility it does a little better, even edging out higher ranked UK schools like Bradford and Durham, so it's got that going for it.

But network wise, it definitely won't have the same stature as a higher ranked school, like Imperial, Warwick, etc. (I'm sure you realize that.)

What are your goals? The Brunel program is in the bottom part of the ranking if you sort by "Aims Achieved..."

For international mobility it does a little better, even edging out higher ranked UK schools like Bradford and Durham, so it's got that going for it.

But network wise, it definitely won't have the same stature as a higher ranked school, like Imperial, Warwick, etc. (I'm sure you realize that.)
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Abhinav M

Hey, Larry
As I have mentioned. I have just a few years of internship experience. I planned on doing an MBA but for a fresher AMBA or EQUIS accredited universities do not provide admission. So I might as well thought of doing a Masters in International Business or Management as it connects most of its course as in MBA and provides me more theoretical knowledge as a fresher and after most of the research I ended up at some universities which have good Masters (MSc) with January 2019 intake.
1. Brunel University (FT ranking)
2.Anglia Ruskin (TIMES ranking)
3.Hertfordshire (QS Ranking)
4.Queen Mary Uni London (Times Ranking) (Is there a Jan Intake)

( P.s. and would like to do a job as well in the UK or any other )
But if you have any suggestions please let me know and after graduation with a few years in a managerial field (internationally), I would like to go back to my home country to run my family business. I think this gives you an insight into my requirements
Please do enlighten me with your thoughts.

Regards

[Edited by Abhinav M on Oct 04, 2018]

Hey, Larry
As I have mentioned. I have just a few years of internship experience. I planned on doing an MBA but for a fresher AMBA or EQUIS accredited universities do not provide admission. So I might as well thought of doing a Masters in International Business or Management as it connects most of its course as in MBA and provides me more theoretical knowledge as a fresher and after most of the research I ended up at some universities which have good Masters (MSc) with January 2019 intake.
1. Brunel University (FT ranking)
2.Anglia Ruskin (TIMES ranking)
3.Hertfordshire (QS Ranking)
4.Queen Mary Uni London (Times Ranking) (Is there a Jan Intake)

( P.s. and would like to do a job as well in the UK or any other )
But if you have any suggestions please let me know and after graduation with a few years in a managerial field (internationally), I would like to go back to my home country to run my family business. I think this gives you an insight into my requirements
Please do enlighten me with your thoughts.

Regards
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Razors Edg...

Why aren't you considering better schools? If you want to work in the UK after graduation, this level of school is not the most ideal route.

Why aren't you considering better schools? If you want to work in the UK after graduation, this level of school is not the most ideal route.
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Duncan

The other person maybe needs to start studies in January to avoid an arranged marriage.

The other person maybe needs to start studies in January to avoid an arranged marriage.
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Abhinav M

Why aren't you considering better schools? If you want to work in the UK after graduation, this level of school is not the most ideal route.


Yeah maybe you didn't understand, the much better schools do need a work experience and some schools (with Msc) take admission on September. I graduated from a UG course this year (August), I would not like to waste my few months for the September intake. Rather doing this course and getting into a job for experience as I have a family business to look for.
And
MR. Duncan No, I am just 20 and not yet ready and prepared for a marriage.LOL

[quote]Why aren't you considering better schools? If you want to work in the UK after graduation, this level of school is not the most ideal route. [/quote]

Yeah maybe you didn't understand, the much better schools do need a work experience and some schools (with Msc) take admission on September. I graduated from a UG course this year (August), I would not like to waste my few months for the September intake. Rather doing this course and getting into a job for experience as I have a family business to look for.
And
MR. Duncan No, I am just 20 and not yet ready and prepared for a marriage.LOL
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Duncan

It makes no sense to start in January if no good options start then. Work for a year and start in September. This is an investment with a lifetime of payback. Go to a world class business school, not an embarrassment.

It makes no sense to start in January if no good options start then. Work for a year and start in September. This is an investment with a lifetime of payback. Go to a world class business school, not an embarrassment.
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Razors Edg...

Yes, in that case I would suggest just taking a couple of months, working for the family business, and then apply for fall intake. Doesn't make sense to compromise if there's nothing else stopping you from going to a better school.

Yes, in that case I would suggest just taking a couple of months, working for the family business, and then apply for fall intake. Doesn't make sense to compromise if there's nothing else stopping you from going to a better school.
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Abhinav M

It makes no sense to start in January if no good options start then. Work for a year and start in September. This is an investment with a lifetime of payback. Go to a world class business school, not an embarrassment.


Well, I am an Indian student with an undergraduate degree with first class (60 % and above) mark holder. I don't think I have a chance with Warwick, Imperial etc. So should I waste my few months? If so I am and i am going with January intake which are the best from these
1. Aberdeen Uni

2. Dundee Uni

3. Aston Uni

4.Brunel Uni

5.Anglia Ruskin Uni

[quote]It makes no sense to start in January if no good options start then. Work for a year and start in September. This is an investment with a lifetime of payback. Go to a world class business school, not an embarrassment. [/quote]

Well, I am an Indian student with an undergraduate degree with first class (60 % and above) mark holder. I don't think I have a chance with Warwick, Imperial etc. So should I waste my few months? If so I am and i am going with January intake which are the best from these
1. Aberdeen Uni

2. Dundee Uni

3. Aston Uni

4.Brunel Uni

5.Anglia Ruskin Uni
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