Advice about MBA needed, thanks!

w.bealion

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Posted Aug 15, 2012 12:21

Hello,

First of all, I have to say that this website is excellent. I've learnt a lot. Appreciate those who have made efforts here.

Recently, I've been searching for some general MBA programmes in fall 2013. I would like to have well-expereinced people to give me advice about my school short list.

Purpose of study:
- Gain solid business management knowledge since I don't have business background
- Seek a greater career opportunity in international trade or project management in aisa or the UK.

My profile:
1) Nationality: Taiwan (TW)
2) undergraduate in BA in mass communication; GPA 3.0 (around 75%)
3) working expereince:
- Assist. Project Manager at the sales department in athe biggest asian translation company in TW : 5 years
-Recruiting Consultant in a human resource consultancy: less than 1 year.
- Sales in an indoor lighting trading company in TW: 1 year
4) IELTS: overall 7.5
5) GMAT: not yet taken (considering.... will take it if I am asked by those schools ranked in FT.)
6) Interested in International Business, Stratergy, Project Management, Trading, and Entrepreneurship.

After gathering programme info for a while, my school short list:
Schools I will apply for - Bath, Birmingham, Bradford, Durham, Edinburge, Leeds, Kent, Newcastle

Less favorite - Exeter, Glasgow, Nottingham, Southampton, Royal Holloway

My questions is:
I am not sure that Newcastle is more worthy than those less favorite schools. Is there any other programmes better than Newcastle??

Thank you.

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Duncan

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Posted Aug 15, 2012 13:53

They higher-ranked schools are much better. A simple comparison is the salary. Look at the FT MBA ranking.

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ralph

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Posted Aug 16, 2012 12:23

Where do you want to end up after graduation? If you're considering staying in the UK, keep in mind that visa regulations have been tightening and it's harder for international students to say after graduation (although not impossible.)

Also, the UK's a big place, so to give you a sense of where the schools are, check out the map in this article:

http://www.find-mba.com/article/609/beyond-london-mba-programs-in-england

That said, if I were you I'd stick to the FT-ranked schools, because they provide a much better investment than non-ranked schools:

Edinburgh
Birmingham
Durham
Bradford

Look closely at Edinburgh - It's held steady in the rankings (something many of the other UK programs have not done) and has some specializations you might be interested in, including strategy and entrepreneurship. Birmingham also has some specialized programs, including an MBA in international business and one in strategy and procurement management.

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Duncan

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Posted Aug 16, 2012 15:39

I think Scotland has slightly easier visa rules.

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w.bealion

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Posted Aug 17, 2012 08:48

They higher-ranked schools are much better. A simple comparison is the salary. Look at the FT MBA ranking.

Dear Duncan,

Thank you very much for your words. I think it's a good guideline for me to choose schools from so many programmes. I surely look into it.

<blockquote>They higher-ranked schools are much better. A simple comparison is the salary. Look at the FT MBA ranking.</blockquote>

Dear Duncan,

Thank you very much for your words. I think it's a good guideline for me to choose schools from so many programmes. I surely look into it.

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w.bealion

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Posted Aug 17, 2012 09:14

Where do you want to end up after graduation? If you're considering staying in the UK, keep in mind that visa regulations have been tightening and it's harder for international students to say after graduation (although not impossible.)

Also, the UK's a big place, so to give you a sense of where the schools are, check out the map in this article:

http://www.find-mba.com/article/609/beyond-london-mba-programs-in-england

That said, if I were you I'd stick to the FT-ranked schools, because they provide a much better investment than non-ranked schools:

Edinburgh
Birmingham
Durham
Bradford

Look closely at Edinburgh - It's held steady in the rankings (something many of the other UK programs have not done) and has some specializations you might be interested in, including strategy and entrepreneurship. Birmingham also has some specialized programs, including an MBA in international business and one in strategy and procurement management.

Dear Ralph,

Thank you very much for your advice.

It would be great to stay in the UK after MBA programme. Of course, there are much more oppotunities in cities than in rural areas. I think that going to a school near London would be the best option. On the other hand, some second-tiered cities like Birmingham would also have great oppotunities. Among my choices, getting closer to cities would be better for me.

Well, going back to the Great China area would be another good option for me because I am originally from there. Higher educated people with global background have their market. It would be a good idea to go back after MBA.

Once again, thank you for your opinion. Very precious! I will keep it in mind.

<blockquote>Where do you want to end up after graduation? If you're considering staying in the UK, keep in mind that visa regulations have been tightening and it's harder for international students to say after graduation (although not impossible.)

Also, the UK's a big place, so to give you a sense of where the schools are, check out the map in this article:

http://www.find-mba.com/article/609/beyond-london-mba-programs-in-england

That said, if I were you I'd stick to the FT-ranked schools, because they provide a much better investment than non-ranked schools:

Edinburgh
Birmingham
Durham
Bradford

Look closely at Edinburgh - It's held steady in the rankings (something many of the other UK programs have not done) and has some specializations you might be interested in, including strategy and entrepreneurship. Birmingham also has some specialized programs, including an MBA in international business and one in strategy and procurement management.

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Dear Ralph,

Thank you very much for your advice.

It would be great to stay in the UK after MBA programme. Of course, there are much more oppotunities in cities than in rural areas. I think that going to a school near London would be the best option. On the other hand, some second-tiered cities like Birmingham would also have great oppotunities. Among my choices, getting closer to cities would be better for me.

Well, going back to the Great China area would be another good option for me because I am originally from there. Higher educated people with global background have their market. It would be a good idea to go back after MBA.

Once again, thank you for your opinion. Very precious! I will keep it in mind.

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w.bealion

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Posted Aug 17, 2012 09:22

I think Scotland has slightly easier visa rules.

Dear Duncan,

Thank you for the info.
I will look closely to Edinbourg!

<blockquote>I think Scotland has slightly easier visa rules.</blockquote>

Dear Duncan,

Thank you for the info.
I will look closely to Edinbourg!

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Mamit

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Posted Aug 19, 2012 12:05

Dear Bealion,
Since you have good 6 years of experiences, I would strongly suggest that you take your GMAT and try for even better ones for example Manchester, Warwick, CASS, Imperial, Cranfield., as the universities you have mentioned does not ask for GMAT apart from Edinburgh.
Regards
Mamit

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w.bealion

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Posted Aug 22, 2012 06:11

Dear Mamit,

Thank you very much for your words.
I will think about it really carefully.

BR,
w.bealion

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Inactive User

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Posted Aug 23, 2012 11:39

I think Scotland has slightly easier visa rules.

No, it's the same system throughout the UK: Tier 1 post-study visas are now closed to new applicants, but students can apply for tier 2 visas, which require an official job offer.

<blockquote>I think Scotland has slightly easier visa rules.</blockquote>
No, it's the same system throughout the UK: Tier 1 post-study visas are now closed to new applicants, but students can apply for tier 2 visas, which require an official job offer.

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