It?s reached the stage where I can?t see the wood for the trees now: even though I enjoy poring over brochures and evaluating course offering, my circumstances mean my situation is not simple and I?d appreciate some external input.
I am a UK citizen relocating from Switzerland to Brisbane in mid-2013, for four years at least while my wife follows an opportunity. Aged 47, with 30 years of Engineering experience currently managing several high-tech teams as an interim manager. Qualifications: Honours degree Electronics, MSc Specialist Management discipline and PG Diploma in Strategy & Innovation.
Until now I have been vacillating between a distance/low attendance and an Exec MBA for a couple of years. My conclusion is that my needs would be best served by a top-tier EMBA which has global ranking that will be valued by clients or employers in Australia, Europe and SE Asia.
A modular course with attendance modules of 8 weeks a year, preferably in two-week blocks to minimise travel from Australia.
I am conscious both of the cost of Australian MBAs and their international standing ( or lack of it). Melbourne Business School for example is now asking 105kAUD for a weekend EMBA.
Can anyone recommend a suitable cohort or flexible EMBA course less than 60kGBP equivalent total fees? I will consider anything likely to be recognised in Europe or Australia.
The Australian local options of AGSM, MBS, QUT , UQ may not even be possible in EMBA form without a permanent visa, so I am looking further afield: NUS Asia Pacific APEX EMBA, or Manchester Global MBA(Singapore) would be a compromise.
The baseline for me is actually flying back 17 times to undertake the Oxford Said EMBA, so you can see how flexible/nuts I can be.
My future career as management consultant in a specialist industry is likely to continue in Europe in four years or less likely in Australia or SE Asia. My knowledge of US schools is limited, and would be considered if it has relevance outside US.
Any suggestions or recommendations appreciated.
BigD
I am a UK citizen relocating from Switzerland to Brisbane in mid-2013, for four years at least while my wife follows an opportunity. Aged 47, with 30 years of Engineering experience currently managing several high-tech teams as an interim manager. Qualifications: Honours degree Electronics, MSc Specialist Management discipline and PG Diploma in Strategy & Innovation.
Until now I have been vacillating between a distance/low attendance and an Exec MBA for a couple of years. My conclusion is that my needs would be best served by a top-tier EMBA which has global ranking that will be valued by clients or employers in Australia, Europe and SE Asia.
A modular course with attendance modules of 8 weeks a year, preferably in two-week blocks to minimise travel from Australia.
I am conscious both of the cost of Australian MBAs and their international standing ( or lack of it). Melbourne Business School for example is now asking 105kAUD for a weekend EMBA.
Can anyone recommend a suitable cohort or flexible EMBA course less than 60kGBP equivalent total fees? I will consider anything likely to be recognised in Europe or Australia.
The Australian local options of AGSM, MBS, QUT , UQ may not even be possible in EMBA form without a permanent visa, so I am looking further afield: NUS Asia Pacific APEX EMBA, or Manchester Global MBA(Singapore) would be a compromise.
The baseline for me is actually flying back 17 times to undertake the Oxford Said EMBA, so you can see how flexible/nuts I can be.
My future career as management consultant in a specialist industry is likely to continue in Europe in four years or less likely in Australia or SE Asia. My knowledge of US schools is limited, and would be considered if it has relevance outside US.
Any suggestions or recommendations appreciated.
BigD
