Guys,

I am from IT background and I have got offer to pursue Part-time MBA (MBA for Engineering Managers) from Manchester as well as Aston and confused!
I can see MBS as a school is far better in reputation and ranking than Aston but I don't find MBS part-time MBA in FT or Economist rankings whereas Aston has made it in Economist:

FT rankings:
http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/emba-rankings

Economist rankings:
Aston: http://www.economist.com/media/wmba/ast1.pdf
Manchester: http://www.economist.com/media/wmba/mbs.pdf

As you can see from above, Manchester's part-time programme has not been ranked as Aston's one IS ranked in Economist.

I will plan to do MBA in IT management if I plan to do it from Manchester. How is this particular programme rated in MBS as compared to other top universities? Is it kind of made-up programme with no recognition at all? Is this programme tripple accredited?

Thanks in advance!

help me with this guys

Manchester

Kewl! Thanks mate!! What would you have replied if it was MBS vs Lancaster considering that I am from IT background and MBA for Engineering Business Managers is a good fit for me but Lancaster is ranked higher than Manchester?

BR!
Attiwari

Again Manchester...!

Why manchester btw?

Are you Talking about EMBA, or a part time MBA program?

i am not sure if there is a ranking specially for part time programs, at least not at FT or Economist.

i think a part of the answer why Manchester might be a better choice has to do with the fact that the full time program there is still ranked better by the most important rankings.

Are you Talking about EMBA, or a part time MBA program?

i am not sure if there is a ranking specially for part time programs, at least not at FT or Economist.

i think a part of the answer why Manchester might be a better choice has to do with the fact that the full time program there is still ranked better by the most important rankings.

EMBA and Part time MBA are not the same thing, although lots of the part time programs like to use the word executive when they can..... the biggest different between these program types are the number of years work experience required - in real EMBA it should be something around 7 years, part time programs require normally 3 years, like a regular MBA. both of the program mentioned are regular part time MBAs

here is a link that might help to clear this up:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MBA#Basic_types_of_MBA_programs

EMBA and Part time MBA are not the same thing, although lots of the part time programs like to use the word executive when they can..... the biggest different between these program types are the number of years work experience required - in real EMBA it should be something around 7 years, part time programs require normally 3 years, like a regular MBA. both of the program mentioned are regular part time MBAs

here is a link that might help to clear this up:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MBA#Basic_types_of_MBA_programs

EMBA and Part time MBA are not the same thing, although lots of the part time programs like to use the word executive when they can..... the biggest different between these program types are the number of years work experience required - in real EMBA it should be something around 7 years, part time programs require normally 3 years, like a regular MBA. both of the program mentioned are regular part time MBAs

here is a link that might help to clear this up:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MBA#Basic_types_of_MBA_programs

Very much true...

How do I reach out to MBS Alumni btw?

Friends,

I have got an offer of distance learning MBA from Warwick. Now, confused between Manchester MBA for Engineering Business Managers and Warwick MBA by distance learning.

Which one should I go for then?

BR,
Atty

I think it depends on what the expected outcomes of the MBA are:

- the network, job offers, area of work, etc.

I am an engineer orientating on career progressing study options and, although I did not decide yet if an MBA would be the best choice for me, from the MBA programs the Manchester program, flexible or DL, attracted me most.

My personal motivations for MBS would be:
- a specialism in engineering business
- manchester method: personal and group projects
- opportunities to attend international courses
- three year program (spreading the program fee over three years maximises tax deduction benefits)
- contact moments (2 x per semester)

Although I am already employed in an international company with ample growth opportunities, I see most of advantages above as a networking opportunity, specifically in the international engineering business. I am not interested in being recruited or find work in the UK.

However your personal aims could be totally different: maybe you are much more interested in being recruited, finding work in the UK, fast track study, broader interest than just engineering business or other criteria you can think of.

Very informative reply Ing, thanks indeed! Here is my analysis based on m situation and some follow-up questions:

Manchester Business School: 'MBA for Engineering Business Managers'. 3-years part-time / blended learning program. Fee is 21K. 2 weeks on-campus classes every year.

Warwick Business School: 'MBA by distance learning'. 3-years program and the fee is around 16.5K

Modules are more or less same in both schools.
Fee is not a problem if it pays well after MBA.
- FT rankings are quite similar (5-10 places difference) for both.

I guess the only left criteria are:
- reputation. Which one will be better in this case? Considering I might move to India in few years time.
- Interaction: while manchester provides an opportunity to interact with classmates for a week per semester (or say, per 2 modules). Warwick one is distance learning. Does just two weeks a year really make a big difference?

Can somebody throw some light on Manchester's part-time (global) MBA programs offered through Dubai Centre. I have been offered a place on part-time MBA from Manchester (Dubai Campus) for July 2010 intake. I have 10+ years of experience in banking/financial services with B. Com. Is it treated at par with full-time Manchester MBAs in the industry ?