Hi everyone,
I would be grateful if someone could give me their opinion on which school is the best to attend now taking into consideration employment after graduation being a foreign student, quality of programme, recognition abroad. The Universities and programs are;

Robert gordon University- Msc in Management
University of Bradford - Msc in Management
Coventry University - Msc in international business
Kindly rank. Thanks

Bradford is head and shoulders above the other two. It is one of the top European business schools, and the FT's data shows good upward motion on the salaries earned by students.
http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/european-business-school-rankings-2010

RGU's MBAs are accredited by AMBA, and the MSc is 'recognised' (which could mean different things) by the CMI. That puts it ahead of Coventry. I also think work permits might be easier in Scotland than in England.

However, if you're looking to work outside the UK I'm not sure any of these are really powerful brands. I'd look for an MSc which allowed you to take an internship of exchange semester in your target country.

Duncan.

Thanks Duncan for the input. This is my dilemma.
I was leaning towards RGU because they have a placement route for 7 weeks,which I think is very good. Moreover, I heard the employment rate of graduates at RGU is high compared to the others. (but not sure If that pertains mainly to undergrads and mba oil and gas). I am not sure of the demand of Msc maangement graduates in Aberdeen.
Bradford on the other hand is well ranked in the financial times. some issues I have with Bradford is the location. I heard it is kind of far from the city and employers. And it doesnt seem like a lot employers recruit from the school. Also there is no placement program.
Coventry is my last choice. Not really interested. I think the fees are too much for a low ranked school.
What do you think? Thanks

Bradford is an international school; RGU is a local school. If you want to work in Aberdeen, or in energy, then it's a the right place to be.

Bradford is a top-class business school in the country's fourth largest conurbation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_conurbations_in_the_United_Kingdom). Aberbeen is 34th, and the least densely populated of the UK conurbations.

There will be many more job opportunities in daily traveling distance of Bradford. When it comes for hunting for work, you're in the centre of a handful of conurbations with the same population as London. In contrast, the next-nearest city to Aberdeen is Dundee, 60 miles away. Around 35 miles from Bradford are Manchester and Sheffield, the hubs of two more huge conurbations. Looking out to Liverpool and Nottingham, you have half of the UKs' top 10 conurbations more or less as close to Bradford as Dundee is to Aberdeen.

Placement does not work in the West the way it does in India. There are no schools, no RGU or even Harvard, where most students get their jobs through employers coming onto campus or where students are placed into jobs by the college.

after your PG you would have to look for Jobs in big Cities like Leeds (very close to Brad) Manchecster , sheffield birmingham or London. but a good ranked university will always provide you with an edge over others.
Mamit

Hello Duncan, Mamit
Thank you for all the advice given

I also just got an admission into the MBM program in Strathclyde. Even though RGU is proclaimed as having a high employment rate after graduation, I really have doubt on the Msc management course offered. They also have a 7 week placement, but I don't know the quality of the companies. Oil companies are the major employers of engineering courses but who employs from management.

Was going to choose bradford because of its ranking in the financial times, well known program in Europe, and closeness to other large cities.

Now I just got admitted into the MBM program in strathclyde. After taking a closer look, I think this is the best choice among the 3 business schools for management and business. It is also ranked higher in the financial times and located in Scotland where work permit might be easier..

Pls advise. Thanks Duncan and Mamit.

Yes, I would also choose Strathclyde. Personally I prefer Bradford as a city and as a school but the MBM's pathway to an MBA is highly valuable.

Thats Great!!! All the best do let me know if you need any further help with regards to VISA documentation or accommodation
Mamit

Hi Mamit,
I assume you also believe Strathclyde is the best choice right? I Currently reside in the U.S but dont mind staying in the U.K after graduation.
Hopefully it is recognised here by some employers if i do decide to return back to the U.S.

Hi Mamit,
I assume you also believe Strathclyde is the best choice right? I Currently reside in the U.S but dont mind staying in the U.K after graduation.
Hopefully it is recognised here by some employers if i do decide to return back to the U.S.