Considering EMBA

mrbrightsi...

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Posted Aug 04, 2011 16:39

Hi, I am just at the start of considering an EMBA. I wish to do it from a personal development point of view. I do not think it will assist me careerwise, as I run my own business, and have no intention of applying for jobs etc.

I worry (hopefully unecessarily!)I do not have sufficient experience. I have a 2.2 degree from a top 10 university, an FCA qualification and 20 years experience working in small businesses.

It is the latter bit which bothers me most, as I do not come from a "big business" background.

I am based in North East England and would prefer a fairly local school.

Where should I apply?

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Duncan

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Posted Aug 04, 2011 19:51

Durham is the obvious choice. Newcastle is good, if you can't get into Durham. If not there, then look at Edinburgh, Bradford or Manchester.

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Matt Bella...

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Posted Aug 05, 2011 05:14

Hi Duncan,

I understand that Durham has a dual EMBA with EBS (Germany). What is your view on this program? Would welcome your comments, thanks!

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Mamit

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Posted Aug 05, 2011 06:52

Hi Duncan,

I understand that Durham has a dual EMBA with EBS (Germany). What is your view on this program? Would welcome your comments, thanks!

Bradford EMBA is considered to be among the best ones and they offer evening and weekends classes , with some block modules in their EMBA. see if location suites you.
Mamit

<blockquote>Hi Duncan,

I understand that Durham has a dual EMBA with EBS (Germany). What is your view on this program? Would welcome your comments, thanks!</blockquote>
Bradford EMBA is considered to be among the best ones and they offer evening and weekends classes , with some block modules in their EMBA. see if location suites you.
Mamit

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mrbrightsi...

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Posted Aug 05, 2011 12:36

Hi guys,

thanks for your advice.

Duncan: You more or less confirmed what I was thinking.

Looking at the options on the Durham website, and also reading the "best distance learning MBA from UK" thread is appears that I could persue the distance learning option there, but still attend some courses on campus, at no extra cost, all whilst saving 4 grand over the EMBA!

Its a triple accredited programme, the full time course is on the FT rankings, all for £14,000!

Am I missing something.

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mistermark

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Posted Aug 05, 2011 17:35

I'm not sure how strong Durham's course is compared with some other EMBA courses. By this I don't mean its ranking in the league tables but the range and quality of the taught courses, and the backgrounds and capabilities of the faculty. Would you consider a course further afield, ie not in the North East?

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ezra

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Posted Aug 06, 2011 20:01

Would you consider a course further afield, ie not in the North East?

Yeah, if he can go a little farther I'd recommend these:
University of Strathclyde
Cass
Cranfield

These are higher-tier programs, though - one could be a stretch school, maybe.

<blockquote>Would you consider a course further afield, ie not in the North East?</blockquote>
Yeah, if he can go a little farther I'd recommend these:
University of Strathclyde
Cass
Cranfield

These are higher-tier programs, though - one could be a stretch school, maybe.

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Duncan

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Posted Aug 06, 2011 20:30

Strathclyde and Cass both use evening classes in their part-time MBAs. Edinburgh, Bradford and Manchester are practical options.

Remember, a London EMBA will also have very different students -- more people in services, more foreigners, more multinationals. Think about what sort of network you want to build as well.

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