Comments on: MBA Not So Good After All?

By: lomo

lomo — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:40:47 +0000

I need help.
I am a graphic designer with 8 yrs of experience from India. Now, during my stay at home mom period (3yrs away from the job market since 2007), I am doing a distant MBA program from ICFAI, india. What are my chances of getting a job(management in Graphic industry)in Singapore?
PS: I will be applying for a PR asa i reach SG, as i will be joining my husband who holds a PR, in the country.

Also could anybody advice me on how i can enhance my MBA skills as apprehend exposure of a postal education student compared to regular MBA course.

By: phdwannabe

phdwannabe — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:13:13 +0000

If you want it, just go for it.

By: middleclass

middleclass — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:13:47 +0000

It really depends on where you work.
I have worked for previous MNCs where they insist that you need Masters or PHDs to be considered for certain grades of management.
There are always other companies that you can work for that recognize experience and talents.
End of the day it takes certain luck to find the right niche.
I have no talent in studying so i never attempted to get any MBAs or professional certifications.
But I believe that these are always useful tools to have to open more doors in life.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:57:36 +0000

MBA is not a strong condition for senior management, but if you are lazy and interested to study, it is best to get the MBA first, because it is tiring working to get a parttime MBA and a fulltime MBA has very high opportunity costs after a few years of work.

By: advice

advice — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:57:11 +0000

as i alluded to earlier, mba is irrelevant. what is more important is your capability. and with the right experience, you’ll get that senior role with or without an mba. if you really yearn for an mba, work a while and then study full time in the best business school possible, preferably not in singapore, and definitely not in a small private institution here.

By: troubled

troubled — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:40:47 +0000

why is it better to get a job first? i intend to get one but just for 6 months before starting the MBA.

Cause if i dont do it now im just gonna have to do it later and the truth is after joining a company and working i dont want to face the problem of not being able to get into a snr mgt role in the future cause i havent done by MBA yet. Plus id have to stall everything to go get it.

I just feel its gonna be a huge hindrance later on.

By: advice

advice — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:26:44 +0000

no, it’s better to get a job first. mba is totally optional. invest the 25k.

By: troubled

troubled — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:23:43 +0000

hey, i did up to a diploma in sg schs and then went on to get a degree from an Aus sch based in Sg. I have no work experience whatsoever and was thinking of whether i shld get an MBA frm the same Aus sch. The mba costs around 25K.

I dont expect to find a job with a serioiusly high salary after doing my MBA cause i have no work experience. Im satisfied with a degree level salary initially even after the MBA. I dont mind going overseas for jobs.

I just want to finish my MBA now so that i can start a job at a junior position and work my way up to a senior mgt level w/o having to stall midway to do my MBA later.

Is this advisible?

By: kagonei

kagonei — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:22:53 +0000

I IT graduated and worked in IT line for 6 years.
I’m thinking to get MBA and work overseas. Anyone can recomend me which MBA school that not so expensive yet the graduate have higher chance to work in that country.

Thanks

By: adiemuso

adiemuso — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:54:57 +0000

Gary,

might be a little harsh, but when u are laid off. its a bit tougher to get into a good MBa program. you have to be prepared for the tough q&a if u can even get to meet the interviewers.

for your case, i dun recommend insead. you can try NUS, NTU or SMU. try to get a very good SAT, write very well for your application.

im never a fan of schools which admit students without good SAT and does not conduct rigourous interviews. as a consumer i would want quality over price, esp in this case when precious time n money is involved.

gd luck