Alan17

I had the same dilemma a few years back when I was deciding what university to do my MBA at. I was in a similar position in that I had a number of years experience under my belt and was pretty happy in my field, but needed an understanding of the topics covered in an MBA to feel comfortable in my industry as I progressed up the ladder.

My consideration was that if I wanted to get into a Fortune 500 company, and the contacts that would be needed in that field, then a top tier school was essential (along with the price tag). As I didn't want to do that I chose to go to one of the Cal State schools that had the benefit of being 2 miles from my house, and was considerably less costly. I got the knowledge for about 1/10th the cost.

Pretty much all general MBAs cover the same topics so if you're already established in your field and have a track record in it, then a decent, nationally recognized school would be fine.

My 10c

AdobePinon

As mentioned earlier, there are probably better degrees to get if you want to teach at college.

jackattack

I am a Brit who has an MBA from one of the top European Schools (in fact it hit the #1 spot in Business Week for International MBA last week)!

Anyway, I've been working in the US for nearly 8 years now and I still get comments like "where" and "how do you spell that?" if my graduate school ever comes up in conversation. And that is when working for a Fortune 100 company and talking to recruiters who recruit only MBAs! Brand recognition isn't what I'd like it to be.

My recommendation to anyone who is thinking about going to my school to do an MBA is always to consider where they plan to work post-MBA. If it is exclusively USA then I typically don't recommend going to a UK (or non-US institution). You're better off going to a school which has some US recognition.

And as other posters have mentioned, if you really are considering an MBA, then it's a full-on commitment. You might be better off doing a masters than an MBA.

stormgal

Don't make the mistake of going for an MBA at Devry or other non reputable school. I think someone already mentioned that, and they are absolutely right. All Devry will do is take your money - don't get yourself into debt for no returns. In fact, any MBA program that's mostly completed online is not worth it.

As far as International schools are concerned, I will have to disagree with the person who said that they do not count for anything.

If you hold a degree from a reputable school like LBS (london business school), or from INSEAD, then you're good to go. You will be evaluated on your interview, experience, recommendations, etc. But the degree itself would be perfect.

But again, I would NOT waste my money on Devry.

sadieb

Hi

Can I just ask a question?
I have 20 years accountancy experience FCCA. I am a project manager and head of finance, project and systems. I work for the NHS.
I am currently doing an MBA at Oxford uni online as I work full time.

Part time MBA should be 30 months but I can do it in 21 as my past experience, qualifications etc, are taken into consideration.
When I complete my MBA would it be recognised in the USA.
I appreciate I also have to do CPA exams for the state I will reside in.

Thanks in advance

ian-mstm

There's no way to answer. Recognized by whom and for what purpose? For future graduate study? Probably yes. For employment? Maybe yes, maybe no.

Ian

sadieb

Recognised by an employer. I am not doing any further graduate study. The only study left would be a PhD is that what you mean by further graduate study. Thanks for the answer, I appreciate you taking the time but I am no further forward.