Durham MBA Class 2010/11

dulsban

55 110

Posted Jan 29, 2010 05:29

Dear BG,

That's a well thought and well written post. The MBa offer has started showing in your thinking and writing skills...lol.
Thanks for your words.

-Anirban

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blackgarli...

16 32

Posted Jan 29, 2010 06:34

P.S: Geez, I am starting to sound like a career counsellor...

Read Financial Times, my friend....

Hmm, not sure what you are implying exactly. I presume you are referring to the bearish views that the European and US economies are in for a slow and painful recovery. I can't give you a definite answer on this because hardly anyone can be certain at this point in time. However, what I know is the market continues to be positive and enthusiatic on the strong growth in Asian emerging markets like China, India and even Indonesia and Singapore.

If jobs are going to be impossible to find in UK in 2 years times, Asian graduates from UK schools can go back to their home countries with valuable foreign education and experience. I pretty much believe the NEW WORLD ORDER is in our favour. Cheers to Asia.

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P.S: Geez, I am starting to sound like a career counsellor... </blockquote>

Read Financial Times, my friend....</blockquote>

Hmm, not sure what you are implying exactly. I presume you are referring to the bearish views that the European and US economies are in for a slow and painful recovery. I can't give you a definite answer on this because hardly anyone can be certain at this point in time. However, what I know is the market continues to be positive and enthusiatic on the strong growth in Asian emerging markets like China, India and even Indonesia and Singapore.

If jobs are going to be impossible to find in UK in 2 years times, Asian graduates from UK schools can go back to their home countries with valuable foreign education and experience. I pretty much believe the NEW WORLD ORDER is in our favour. Cheers to Asia.

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SabrinaA

132 263

Posted Jan 31, 2010 03:07

Hi Nes,

How'bt some pointers? Is there anything in particular you have read that gives us an idea of what to expect in UK economy for the coming couple of years?
Would appreciate your help.

Thanks
Anirban

26th Jan 2010 onwards UK is out of recession, growth improving and jobs are increasing...many friends of mine (including me) from Asia have offers to start job/internship from summer'10...read FT/Economist...all you need is a good profile/cv, good grades, good b school and good job application...as you see the word 'good' is all that is needed...All the best.

Cheers!

_Nes

<blockquote>Hi Nes,

How'bt some pointers? Is there anything in particular you have read that gives us an idea of what to expect in UK economy for the coming couple of years?
Would appreciate your help.

Thanks
Anirban</blockquote>

26th Jan 2010 onwards UK is out of recession, growth improving and jobs are increasing...many friends of mine (including me) from Asia have offers to start job/internship from summer'10...read FT/Economist...all you need is a good profile/cv, good grades, good b school and good job application...as you see the word 'good' is all that is needed...All the best.

Cheers!

_Nes

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dulsban

55 110

Posted Jan 31, 2010 04:19

Aha! Just the bit of news that I needed to re-instate my decision to choose a UK B school over one in US (the decision was based on multiple factors though).
Thanks a ton!
Here's to a great future for all business students in UK.
Cheers! :-)

Anirban

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blackgarli...

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Posted Jan 31, 2010 05:58

If you have accepted an offer for the Durham MBA program starting in Sep 2010, kindly introduce yourself in this thread. I hope to get to know some folks before the program starts. Cheers!

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miteshmcse

13 26

Posted Feb 02, 2010 10:42

HI....

I have applied for Durham MBA ON 14th Jan. In application status it states Decision made and for Decision it status Under department consideration....

By sept 2010 i will have 8 plus years of experience.IELTS score of 7. UK exp of 2 years from From feb 08 to sept 09.....

Does any one else has his application in progress....how much time does it takes in general for them to come with an decision.....

Mitesh...

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miteshmcse

13 26

Posted Feb 02, 2010 10:56

Hey Arun....Since you are current mba class student at durham...how is your over all experience at durham.......

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blackgarli...

16 32

Posted Feb 03, 2010 01:59

HI....

I have applied for Durham MBA ON 14th Jan. In application status it states Decision made and for Decision it status Under department consideration....

By sept 2010 i will have 8 plus years of experience.IELTS score of 7. UK exp of 2 years from From feb 08 to sept 09.....

Does any one else has his application in progress....how much time does it takes in general for them to come with an decision.....

Mitesh...

Hi,

It took the admission office one week to confirm my application and send it for consideration. It took another one week for them to send me an invitation for an interview. After the interview, the office offered me a place on the programme within one week.

But all these happened in Nov/Dec 2009. I believe they should have more applications to deal with now and may take longer to get back to you.

Good luck and all the best in your application.

<blockquote>HI....

I have applied for Durham MBA ON 14th Jan. In application status it states Decision made and for Decision it status Under department consideration....

By sept 2010 i will have 8 plus years of experience.IELTS score of 7. UK exp of 2 years from From feb 08 to sept 09.....

Does any one else has his application in progress....how much time does it takes in general for them to come with an decision.....

Mitesh...</blockquote>

Hi,

It took the admission office one week to confirm my application and send it for consideration. It took another one week for them to send me an invitation for an interview. After the interview, the office offered me a place on the programme within one week.

But all these happened in Nov/Dec 2009. I believe they should have more applications to deal with now and may take longer to get back to you.

Good luck and all the best in your application.

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miteshmcse

13 26

Posted Feb 03, 2010 05:25

Have you secured admission in durham MBA or you still waiting for for other universities......

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dulsban

55 110

Posted Feb 05, 2010 17:33

The best way to decide on the offer would be to get in touch with the alumni. I'm trying to but not getting an avenue. Any luck at your end?

Thanks
Anirban

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branko

3 5

Posted Feb 08, 2010 21:26

Dear all,

can please somebody tell me what kind of questions are on the phone interview for FT Durham MBA. My interview will take place in two weeks for 2010/11 intake.

Many thanks,

BB

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dulsban

55 110

Posted Feb 08, 2010 21:43

Hi

Durham must have sent you a doc that specifies the kind of questions that they will ask. All questions will be on topics from that list. Mostly revolves around why you want an MBA at this juncture, justification for your choice of Durham, details about your professional experience and employers. Mostly further justification of what you have already included in your application.

All the best!

Thanks
Anirban

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blackgarli...

16 32

Posted Feb 09, 2010 04:37

If you have already accepted an offer to the program, pls add your name to the following list.

1) Blackgarlic
2) Chrisquinze
3)
4)
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blackgarli...

16 32

Posted Feb 09, 2010 08:35

I wonder how Durham is affected by this event...

UK universities to slash jobs

05:55 AM Feb 09, 2010LONDON - Universities across the United Kingdom are preparing to axe thousands of teaching jobs, close campuses and ditch courses to cope with government funding cuts.

Other plans include using post-graduates rather than professors for teaching and the delay of major building projects. Vice-chancellors and other university staff condemned the funding squeeze as "painful" and "insidious".

The cuts are being put in place to cope with the announcement last week by the Higher Education Funding Council for England that £449 million ($996 million) would be stripped out of university budgets.

The University and College Union believes that more than 15,000 posts - mostly academic - could disappear in the next few years.

The chairman of the Russell Group of elite institutions, Professor Michael Arthur, vice-chancellor of Leeds University, warned that budgets would be further slashed by 6 per cent in each of the next three years.

The savings envisaged include more than 200 jobs losses at King's College, London, around 150 at the University of Westminster and, unions claim, as many as 700 at Leeds.

Higher exam pass marks will be required to win a place at university, according to the survey of academic principals.

The vice-chancellor of Southampton, Professor Don Nutbeam, said: "This (decision) is one of a series of insidious cuts that have been made to higher education."THE GUARDIAN

I wonder how Durham is affected by this event...

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UK universities to slash jobs

05:55 AM Feb 09, 2010LONDON - Universities across the United Kingdom are preparing to axe thousands of teaching jobs, close campuses and ditch courses to cope with government funding cuts.

Other plans include using post-graduates rather than professors for teaching and the delay of major building projects. Vice-chancellors and other university staff condemned the funding squeeze as "painful" and "insidious".

The cuts are being put in place to cope with the announcement last week by the Higher Education Funding Council for England that £449 million ($996 million) would be stripped out of university budgets.

The University and College Union believes that more than 15,000 posts - mostly academic - could disappear in the next few years.

The chairman of the Russell Group of elite institutions, Professor Michael Arthur, vice-chancellor of Leeds University, warned that budgets would be further slashed by 6 per cent in each of the next three years.

The savings envisaged include more than 200 jobs losses at King's College, London, around 150 at the University of Westminster and, unions claim, as many as 700 at Leeds.

Higher exam pass marks will be required to win a place at university, according to the survey of academic principals.

The vice-chancellor of Southampton, Professor Don Nutbeam, said: "This (decision) is one of a series of insidious cuts that have been made to higher education."THE GUARDIAN
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miteshmcse

13 26

Posted Feb 09, 2010 11:07

Hi Branko,

Best luck for your Durham interview call. when did you applied to university for MBA? I have applied on 14th Jan but still have not received any reply from them. Current status is under department consideration. Have 7 plus years exp in IT field and IELTS score of 7.

Many Thanks,
Mitesh.

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miteshmcse

13 26

Posted Feb 09, 2010 11:09

It Might not affact Durham much as its one of the oldest university in UK and the best in Tier II group of universities.

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branko

3 5

Posted Feb 09, 2010 18:45

Hi,

I did not received no such list. Perhaps I will receive it at latter stage. Regarding my application: I applyed more then a month ago so I think they need around good month for each application (on average in this time).

Cheers,

BB

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dulsban

55 110

Posted Feb 09, 2010 19:05

How'bt a "thank you" for caring to type in the probable questions?

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branko

3 5

Posted Feb 09, 2010 19:14

Thanks, sorry:)

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dulsban

55 110

Posted Feb 09, 2010 19:20

Just kidding :-) no issues!

Anyways, you must have received a mail that invites you to the interview. You should have a couple of attachments in that mail and they explain everything about what to expect and why they conduct the interview.

Thanks
Anirban

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