What's an MBS? Whatever it is, the MBA is a much more general and recognised degree. The MBA would be useful if you wanted to move into a more general management type of role.
Hi River
MBAs are more practical, and usually have more clout. They are however, usually more expensive (up to €40k, average €20k). You would need to specify whether you would prefer Full Time, Part Time or Distance Learning. Manchester, for example, has one of the best Distance Learning MBAs in the world. If you can afford to take a year or two off work, then the Trinity MBA is well regarded internationally (I am biased as a TCD graduate - not MBA). UCD (Smurfit) is also well regarded, but TCD is ahead in the latest MBA rankings.
SM
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MBA choices would probably be between Smurfit/Trinity/Manchester, with Manchester probably current favourite.
Does anybody have an opinion on the [broken link removed]?
Take a look at yesterday's irish Times. There was an education supplement which discussed various postgraduate options, including a large section on MBAs. There was also a large article on distance learning.
SM
True. I think Smurfit and Trinity are the only MBAs in Ireland that have any accreditation. The other option is the Open University Business School (Distance Education) where I did my MBA. This is triple accreddited ..see below:Hi River
Whatever your decision, because there are so many 'iffy' MBA programmes around, you should ensure that the one you choose, at a minimum, is accreditated by the AMBA. EQUIS accreditation would also be helpful.
Regards
SM
Hi,
Definitely go for the MBA ahead of the MBS. I recently completed an MBA in Smurfit, and the MBS is very definitely looked down on even by the school.
I really want to do a Postgrad so that I can move to the next level in my job with real credibility. However I was going to go down the route of MBS as I assumed that it would be more focused and specialised whereas I felt MBA is more generalist. Does the MBA have more credibility in business because the actual process of getting the degree is more rigorous and bootcampish than the MBS?
Many thanks
Tangerine
Hi,
Definitely go for the MBA ahead of the MBS. I recently completed an MBA in Smurfit, and the MBS is very definitely looked down on even by the school.
I really want to do a Postgrad so that I can move to the next level in my job with real credibility. However I was intending to go down the route of MBS as I assumed that it would be more focused and specialised whereas I felt MBA is more generalist. Does the MBA have more credibility in business because the actual process of getting the degree is more rigorous and bootcampish than the MBS?
Many thanks
Tangerine
Does the MBA have more credibility in business because the actual process of getting the degree is more rigorous and bootcampish than the MBS?
Many thanks
Tangerine
Im just looking into this at the moment too so no real experience to speak of but my view on it is that an MBA is much more focused on real working life experiences/skills and attempting to give participants lessons that will allow them to add value to their workplaces, particularly at management levels. An MBS would seem to be more focused on giving a particular skill set in the chosen discipline.
So could be said that MBA is more general as it is concerned with overall dynamic of a company/business whereas an MBS may be more focused.
Choosing between the 2 would really depend on what direction you want your career to go. In my case, I was thinking of doing an MBS in strategic management but I now feel that an MBA would be better suited as it would encapture most of the strategic lessons of the MBS but would also add real life examples and may also be better regarded by employers.
again its just my take on it but hope this helps
Depends what you want out of your career. All I can say is that an MBA will open your eyes and you willnever be overawed by a senior executive again. You'll have the confidence to talk the talk and walk the walk. This is particularly true in an exec MBA course (part-time), as you are interacting all the time with senior guys from other companies and business disciplines. I think the ROI is far higher with an MBA....I really want to do a Postgrad so that I can move to the next level in my job with real credibility. However I was intending to go down the route of MBS as I assumed that it would be more focused and specialised whereas I felt MBA is more generalist. Does the MBA have more credibility in business because the actual process of getting the degree is more rigorous and bootcampish than the MBS?
Many thanks
Tangerine
Often thought it would be cool to do an MBA but as it would just be a real ego thing (I already have a masters - lack of qualifications wont ever be my downfall ... just the actual doing work bit) my inclination would be to try to do it in Harvard or some other Ivy League place.
Does this cost ridiculous amounts? I'm presuming these are at or near the top of the FT rankings? Are they any harder than MBA's elsewhere - would you need to be a genuine "rocket scientist" to survive it?
True. I think Smurfit and Trinity are the only MBAs in Ireland that have any accreditation...
Hi Squonk,
Would you mind giving me some feedback on the Open University MBA??
I have a background in IT/Project Management and am contemplating doing an MBA.
Cost/Course quality etc etc.
Thanks in advance
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