Strathclyde vs Edinburgh MBA(16 months)- both Triple accredited

maverick88

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Posted May 23, 2014 17:22

I have got an FT MBA offer from both Strathclyde as well as University of Edinburgh business school. My dilemma begins from here as few days remain for accepting any one offer:
Strathclyde's program structure has an emphasis on corporate strategy with almost no international exchange while Edinburgh--newly triple accredited--has a lucrative international exchange and internship program(16 months version).
I have 3.5 years of IT experience and looking forward for an MBA program with a good mixture of Strategy, Marketing and Entrepreneurship and an Internship option.
Can anyone of you please guide me on the factors, mentioned below, for both the programs:

1. Quality of the program and recognition of the Brand both in and out of Europe.
2. Comparable Job prospects for Non Europeans, in Europe.
3. Entrepreneurial nurturing and exposure to resources.
4. How well does the current ranking go with the overall experience for both the programs . Are they under ranked or over ranked?
5. Student experience and alumni support.
6. Any other factor which I might have missed and one can throw some light upon it.
Kindly help me decide as time is running out!

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Duncan

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Posted May 24, 2014 01:50

These schools are fairly ranked, and there's a lot of information available if you search the board. They are strong programmes. Strathclyde has higher salaries and more recognition as a business school: http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/european-business-school-rankings-2013

Both programmes include internship support.
http://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/business-services/student-recruitment/mba-internships
http://www.strath.ac.uk/businessfellows/workdirectlywithstudents/jobs/

I don't understand what is lucrative about an international exchange.

You don't seem to be using a career goal as a factor to decide between them. Take a look at How to use LinkedIn to find the best school www.find-mba.com/board/33571

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Posted May 26, 2014 13:42

3. Entrepreneurial nurturing and exposure to resources.

In terms of entrepreneurial exposure, I think that Strathcylde might have an edge, since it has its own entrepreneur network you can join. But this advantage might be marginal, since I don't know if either school has a reputation for strong entrepreneurship curriculum or resources.

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3. Entrepreneurial nurturing and exposure to resources.
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In terms of entrepreneurial exposure, I think that Strathcylde might have an edge, since it has its own entrepreneur network you can join. But this advantage might be marginal, since I don't know if either school has a reputation for strong entrepreneurship curriculum or resources.

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shantanu

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Posted Jul 17, 2014 19:30

3. Entrepreneurial nurturing and exposure to resources.

In terms of entrepreneurial exposure, I think that Strathcylde might have an edge, since it has its own entrepreneur network you can join. But this advantage might be marginal, since I don't know if either school has a reputation for strong entrepreneurship curriculum or resources.

I am a telecom engineer from India having 4.5 years of experience. I am also stuck to choose between FT MBA offers from the above two good business schools. My post MBA goal is to work in international market as an technical consultant or leading operations / project of a technology based firm. As per my research on internet, University of Strathclyde Business Schools seems to have an edge over University of Edinburgh in terms of ranking & placements but University of Edinburgh seems to be more reputed as an university. Please suggest me - Which business school would be better option for a young professional like me having no direct managerial experience keeping my future plans in mind ??
Thanks in advance !!

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3. Entrepreneurial nurturing and exposure to resources.
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In terms of entrepreneurial exposure, I think that Strathcylde might have an edge, since it has its own entrepreneur network you can join. But this advantage might be marginal, since I don't know if either school has a reputation for strong entrepreneurship curriculum or resources. </blockquote>

I am a telecom engineer from India having 4.5 years of experience. I am also stuck to choose between FT MBA offers from the above two good business schools. My post MBA goal is to work in international market as an technical consultant or leading operations / project of a technology based firm. As per my research on internet, University of Strathclyde Business Schools seems to have an edge over University of Edinburgh in terms of ranking & placements but University of Edinburgh seems to be more reputed as an university. Please suggest me - Which business school would be better option for a young professional like me having no direct managerial experience keeping my future plans in mind ??
Thanks in advance !!

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Razors Edg...

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Posted Jul 18, 2014 12:28

Duncan's advice earlier on in this thread is spot on. Use Linkedin to try to figure out where graduates go, and if they're working in the kinds of roles you will be looking for.

In broad terms, I think they're rather comparable, in terms of reputation and placements; and that neither really has an edge over the other. Strath is currently in the bottom FT rankings, but so was Edinburgh until 2012 (I wouldn't be surprised if it made a re-appearance next year, given Scotland's economy at the moment.)

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shantanu

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Posted Jul 19, 2014 20:47

Duncan's advice earlier on in this thread is spot on. Use Linkedin to try to figure out where graduates go, and if they're working in the kinds of roles you will be looking for.

In broad terms, I think they're rather comparable, in terms of reputation and placements; and that neither really has an edge over the other. Strath is currently in the bottom FT rankings, but so was Edinburgh until 2012 (I wouldn't be surprised if it made a re-appearance next year, given Scotland's economy at the moment.)

Thanks .. I checked it out. The LinkedIn data does not provide the stats of the business school alone. As per my future goals, both the university are more or less equally placed there. Tough choice to make .. 'll have to toss a coin !! I'll probable opt for Strathclyde Business School ...

<blockquote>Duncan's advice earlier on in this thread is spot on. Use Linkedin to try to figure out where graduates go, and if they're working in the kinds of roles you will be looking for.

In broad terms, I think they're rather comparable, in terms of reputation and placements; and that neither really has an edge over the other. Strath is currently in the bottom FT rankings, but so was Edinburgh until 2012 (I wouldn't be surprised if it made a re-appearance next year, given Scotland's economy at the moment.)</blockquote>

Thanks .. I checked it out. The LinkedIn data does not provide the stats of the business school alone. As per my future goals, both the university are more or less equally placed there. Tough choice to make .. 'll have to toss a coin !! I'll probable opt for Strathclyde Business School ...

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Duncan

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Posted Jul 21, 2014 13:26

Take a second look at my post How to use LinkedIn to find the best school www.find-mba.com/board/33571

You'll see that I suggest using "MBA" as a keyword. The business school is the only school awarding the MBA.

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