Hello Everybody,
I am interested in pursuing an Online MBA as my current location and employment does not allow me to travel around a lot. I have researched a lot of schools but the fees seem to be prohibitory as I will be personally funding it.
Further can someone please clarify the importance of the accreditation of various courses namely CIM, CIMA, EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB?
I am flexible as to where the school is located as long as the course is taught in English.
I have found a few schools that seem to much some of my criteria, so in addition to the above I would value any reviews for these schools:
1. University of London - Global MBA
2. Robert Gordon, University of Aberdeen
3.Northwestern
2. iMBA - University of Illinois
3. Durham University
4. Bradford.
I look forward to hearing what you guys have to say. Thank you in advance.
Online MBA - Suggestions and clarifications needed
Posted Jul 31, 2017 12:52
I am interested in pursuing an Online MBA as my current location and employment does not allow me to travel around a lot. I have researched a lot of schools but the fees seem to be prohibitory as I will be personally funding it.
Further can someone please clarify the importance of the accreditation of various courses namely CIM, CIMA, EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB?
I am flexible as to where the school is located as long as the course is taught in English.
I have found a few schools that seem to much some of my criteria, so in addition to the above I would value any reviews for these schools:
1. University of London - Global MBA
2. Robert Gordon, University of Aberdeen
3.Northwestern
2. iMBA - University of Illinois
3. Durham University
4. Bradford.
I look forward to hearing what you guys have to say. Thank you in advance.
Posted Aug 01, 2017 23:14
The most relevant accreditations are AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB. If a program has any one of those it's going to provide a good level of education.
The program you mentioned are all good. I don't think that Northwestern offers an Online MBA. Durham and Bradford are ranked by the FT.
What are your goals?
The program you mentioned are all good. I don't think that Northwestern offers an Online MBA. Durham and Bradford are ranked by the FT.
What are your goals?
Posted Aug 02, 2017 05:41
I think it is too early to say that the UoL online MBA will be good.
Posted Aug 04, 2017 09:25
1. University of London - Global MBA
2. Robert Gordon, University of Aberdeen
3.Northwestern
2. iMBA - University of Illinois
3. Durham University
4. Bradford.
3 things to consider
1) The accreditations ensure that the quality of a course is on good level. Up to a point
2) For job searching, the reputation the university has in your area is equal, and in my personal opinion, even more important than accreditations, although you will find that good reputation universities also have good accreditations ;)
3) Career services of the school, if you are looking for job opportunities.
your list of universities
University of London, is not accredited and does not appear on any rankings, on anywhere else for that matter
Robert Gordon University is in Aberdeen. Is not University of Aberdeen. Those are two different universities
Northwestern is great great great. But it is not online. And you can't afford it
Durham. Durham has great reputation, has all three accreditations, and decent-ish career services. It is, in my opinion, the clear winner in your list by far. I would choose that if my options were only that list.
Other unis to consider based only on your price range:
With accreditations:
EU: Leicester, Birmingham, Strathclyde.
US: Umass Armherst, Florida State uni, Uni of South Florida
Without accreditations: Heriot Watt EBS is very cheap (like 10000euro)
Cheapest online MBA: Open University Cyprus (is like 6000euro)
All the universities you (and I) mentioned are real and recognised (you have to be aware of that if you look for cheap ones, there are many fakes out there)
TL;DR:
Durham for your price range
Without career services (yet): illinois
Cheap legit option: Heriot Watt
1. University of London - Global MBA
2. Robert Gordon, University of Aberdeen
3.Northwestern
2. iMBA - University of Illinois
3. Durham University
4. Bradford.
[/quote]
3 things to consider
1) The accreditations ensure that the quality of a course is on good level. Up to a point
2) [b]For job searching, the reputation the university has in your area is equal, and in my personal opinion, even more important than accreditations, although you will find that good reputation universities also have good accreditations ;) [/b]
3) Career services of the school, if you are looking for job opportunities.
your list of universities
University of London, is not accredited and does not appear on any rankings, on anywhere else for that matter
Robert Gordon University is in Aberdeen. Is not University of Aberdeen. Those are two different universities
Northwestern is great great great. But it is not online. And you can't afford it
Durham. Durham has great reputation, has all three accreditations, and decent-ish career services. It is, in my opinion, the clear winner in your list by far. I would choose that if my options were only that list.
Other unis to consider based only on your price range:
With accreditations:
EU: Leicester, Birmingham, Strathclyde.
US: Umass Armherst, Florida State uni, Uni of South Florida
Without accreditations: Heriot Watt EBS is very cheap (like 10000euro)
Cheapest online MBA: Open University Cyprus (is like 6000euro)
All the universities you (and I) mentioned are real and recognised (you have to be aware of that if you look for cheap ones, there are many fakes out there)
TL;DR:
Durham for your price range
Without career services (yet): illinois
Cheap legit option: Heriot Watt
Posted Aug 05, 2017 19:02
Not sure if Heriot Watt is a good choice without accreditation. Illinois is only a few grand more. Bradford is much better.
Posted Aug 05, 2017 19:49
what about IE Global MBA?
Posted Aug 05, 2017 23:18
Obviously one of the very best online MBAs
[Edited by Duncan on Aug 08, 2017]
Posted Aug 07, 2017 19:00
I would say if you're considering the IE program, you shouldn't even consider the others. Well, maybe the Amherst program, which shows strong salary growth and employment outcomes.
Posted Sep 11, 2017 04:04
I'm a student in the iMBA program (Illinois)- same degree as on-campus, you can live and travel anywhere while finishing. We have students from 50 countries now. I know we have a few students from the UK. Would recommend it for an online program!
Posted Dec 14, 2018 11:40
I'm a student in the iMBA program (Illinois)- same degree as on-campus, you can live and travel anywhere while finishing. We have students from 50 countries now. I know we have a few students from the UK. Would recommend it for an online program!
Hello, I just checked this iMBA program. Will you have the exactly same degree as full-MBA from Illinois?
Hello, I just checked this iMBA program. Will you have the exactly same degree as full-MBA from Illinois?
Posted Dec 14, 2018 14:14
Yes.
Posted Dec 15, 2018 00:27
Yes.
Hmm, then this is a real attractive MBA program.
Is this program only focusing on the theory studying? Any workshop or project?
Hmm, then this is a real attractive MBA program.
Is this program only focusing on the theory studying? Any workshop or project?
Posted Dec 15, 2018 17:18
Take a look at the program website on Coursera.
Posted Dec 21, 2018 19:19
I know that most (if not all) of the specializations leading up to the MBA components do have projects / capstones.
Posted Jan 08, 2019 19:11
What online MBA would you recommend under the following circumstances:
- 40 years old
- technical background (IT consulting)
- 6 digit earnings
The aim of obtaining an MBA is purely to develop more business and leadership skills and have a degree from a highly regarded institution without any loss of earnings during the process.
Is it worth the effort at all or would you suggest alternatives?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
[Edited by miszel on Jan 08, 2019]
- 40 years old
- technical background (IT consulting)
- 6 digit earnings
The aim of obtaining an MBA is purely to develop more business and leadership skills and have a degree from a highly regarded institution without any loss of earnings during the process.
Is it worth the effort at all or would you suggest alternatives?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Posted Jan 09, 2019 10:35
Warwick in Europe/Asia or UMass in the Americas.
Posted Jan 21, 2019 01:44
Thank you Duncan.
What I like is the modular approach that Edinburgh Business School offers where I can pay for each course separately and take them at my own pace.
I would be grateful if you or someone who knows the program could answer the following:
What is your opinion on Edinburgh Business School? What are the best alternatives the offer the same approach?
Many thanks!
[Edited by miszel on Jan 21, 2019]
What I like is the modular approach that Edinburgh Business School offers where I can pay for each course separately and take them at my own pace.
I would be grateful if you or someone who knows the program could answer the following:
What is your opinion on Edinburgh Business School? What are the best alternatives the offer the same approach?
Many thanks!
Posted Jan 21, 2019 06:43
I don't think Edinburgh Business School is a strong choice. Stick to schools with AACSB, EQUIS or AMBA accreditation.
I think you'll struggle to find a good MBA that is totally flexible and would, for example, allow you to attempt to complete the MBA over ten years or 20 years. All the data shows that students who set out to complete in a few years do so, and the more open-ended the time period the less likely people are to complete. Indeed, I think the tend is towards cohort online MBAs where you aim to start and finish with your intake.
The longest MBA with international accrediation is the OUBS, which can take up to seven years. It has the advantage of intermediate certificate and diploma qualification.
I think you'll struggle to find a good MBA that is totally flexible and would, for example, allow you to attempt to complete the MBA over ten years or 20 years. All the data shows that students who set out to complete in a few years do so, and the more open-ended the time period the less likely people are to complete. Indeed, I think the tend is towards cohort online MBAs where you aim to start and finish with your intake.
The longest MBA with international accrediation is the OUBS, which can take up to seven years. It has the advantage of intermediate certificate and diploma qualification.
Posted Jan 22, 2019 20:41
Do you absolutely need an MBA 'degree?' If not, you might want to look into executive education offerings, where you can add skills in a more targeted fashion. Even a General Management Program (GMP) might be something to explore.
The advantages would be that you could target the skills you're looking for at your own pace, and build a great network (if you do the programs at a great b-school). The disadvantages versus a cohort MBA would be that you wouldn't get an actual 'degree' and there would be no career services support (the latter is also generally lacking in online / flexible MBAs and even many EMBAs.)
The advantages would be that you could target the skills you're looking for at your own pace, and build a great network (if you do the programs at a great b-school). The disadvantages versus a cohort MBA would be that you wouldn't get an actual 'degree' and there would be no career services support (the latter is also generally lacking in online / flexible MBAs and even many EMBAs.)
Posted Jan 25, 2019 12:55
Thank you both. Very useful info.
Related Business Schools
Other Related Content
The Power of the Online MBA
Article Feb 03, 2020
A whole host of schools are rolling out Online MBA programs this fall – but do the advantages of online outweigh the disadvantages?
Hot Discussions
-
Tips on getting employer sponsorship for an online MBA?
Oct 28, 2024 64 4 -
Is Kelley School of Business a reputable school for an online MBA?
16 hours ago 12 1
