Hi, I'm an ACCA member having 3 yrs audit/ accounting experience but currently unemployed. I'm considering to do an MBA by distance learning. I have applied to following UK schools: Bradford, Durham,Leicester, Liverpool,Manchester . I'm still awaiting replies/offer from Leicester and Durham.

Which university out of these would be the best to do an MBA through DL. I would be grateful to hear from anyone who is going through the same confusion as I am. Cheers. Thanks.

1.Manchester
2.Durham
3.Leicester
4.Bradford
5.Liverpool

that is how i would rate them,

if i was you i would hve taken offer from top 4, liverpool would have never been my choice

Manchester is perfect,good school, well accredated, quality education and reputation

Hi,
Thanks Sahibzada for your reply. Manchester would have been my ideal choice, had it not been so costly! Its way above my budget.

Anyways, right now I'm having a hard time to choose the perfect one from either Leicester, Bradford, or Oxford Brookes. The common thing among the three is that they are all AMBA accredited. Does it really matter which one I choose from given they are all accredited? I looked at various rankings, but they are all making me all the more confused!
Probably Oxford brookes would be best for people from my background, but is it true that it is not as reputed as the other two??
Will appreciate anyone's valued comments. Thanks.

hi pal

since Manchester is out

you go ahead with Bradford, bcoz bradford has AMBA + EQUIS accredation, + Bradford is part of tias nimbas, hence it is rated in top 100 global business schools

if not bradford, than leicester

i wouldn really go with oxford brooks.. not really a good choice

hi chidiv ,
i am confused like you , and i can't stop thinking which one is the best ...did you go for any one ?

let me know pls

Hi,

Yes I ultimately chose Leicester. So far I'm enjoying the course. Good value for money and the feedback and support we get from the university and other DL students is appreciable.

Best of Luck!

Hey chidiv, I am interested in the same field and currently doing a combined programme of ACCA+MBA all through distance learning with LSBF. Are you planning to go back to audit after you complete your MBA?

I would stay clear of the Leicester MBA. Online Module tutors are not the same as the University Tutors and both do not communicate of subject area. Module Material is complete mess.

I would look recommend the Durham, Bradford and Oxford Brooks

Here is a good one.
http://www.find-mba.com/board/20012