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Rank: Member Joined: 9/21/2006 Posts: 422 Location: Nairobi
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...what specialization of MBA is popular regardless of the area of work? I have in mind an individual working in an insurance industry who has done Bcom (Insurance) plus ACII. Adding MBA insurance would be too much insurance hence a diferent specialization would be Ideal. (Marketing, Strategic Mgt, Operations Mgt, etc)
What is the price/cost of a full MBA (part time)at UON
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Rank: Elder Joined: 4/30/2008 Posts: 6,029
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my friend wants to enroll for an mba at mount kenya university or kabarak university.any wazuan alumni?
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Rank: Member Joined: 4/6/2009 Posts: 78
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@mawinder: reputation of a University is the most important thing for an MBA regardless of how high the quality of the MBA is.Those two don't have a long track record.The last guy from Oxford-Said biz school has better chances at getting a great job than a no.1 MBA from a public uni all else being equal.
If your friend has good work experience he can take their MBA's.If he intends to look for a better job with the MBA then USIU or Strath.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 4/30/2008 Posts: 6,029
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jaykay wrote:@mawinder: reputation of a University is the most important thing for an MBA regardless of how high the quality of the MBA is.Those two don't have a long track record.The last guy from Oxford-Said biz school has better chances at getting a great job than a no.1 MBA from a public uni all else being equal.
If your friend has good work experience he can take their MBA's.If he intends to look for a better job with the MBA then USIU or Strath. thanks.will advise him to go to strath.
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Rank: New-farer Joined: 6/3/2010 Posts: 96
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Did my MBA in Strathmore and though initially was skeptical about the cost (>Shs 1m) for the 2 year course...think its one of the best decisions i ever made in mt life.
Really enjoyed the classes and learning experience plus classes were only on Thur, Fri and Sat which fitted with my hectic work schedule...
Strath MBA has a 1 week module in IESE Barcelona, (Top 10 Business school in the world) where the learning in that one week was enough to make one feel they are ready to be a CEO.
Would definately recommend...made a difference in how approach my work and personal investments so it was totally worth it. Broadened horizons!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 4/22/2010 Posts: 11,522 Location: Nairobi
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mawinder wrote:jaykay wrote:@mawinder: reputation of a University is the most important thing for an MBA regardless of how high the quality of the MBA is.Those two don't have a long track record.The last guy from Oxford-Said biz school has better chances at getting a great job than a no.1 MBA from a public uni all else being equal.
If your friend has good work experience he can take their MBA's.If he intends to look for a better job with the MBA then USIU or Strath. thanks.will advise him to go to strath. ...@jaykay is right at times the name sales its like a VX and a tuk tuk no comparison...better pay a little bit extra and get something worthwhile and worth it...I wish people researched a little bit more if you have time go and check out how much it is to do a Bsc in Banking and Finance at the London School of Economics...you will be shocked. possunt quia posse videntur
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Rank: Elder Joined: 4/30/2008 Posts: 6,029
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maka wrote:mawinder wrote:jaykay wrote:@mawinder: reputation of a University is the most important thing for an MBA regardless of how high the quality of the MBA is.Those two don't have a long track record.The last guy from Oxford-Said biz school has better chances at getting a great job than a no.1 MBA from a public uni all else being equal.
If your friend has good work experience he can take their MBA's.If he intends to look for a better job with the MBA then USIU or Strath. thanks.will advise him to go to strath. ...@jaykay is right at times the name sales its like a VX and a tuk tuk no comparison...better pay a little bit extra and get something worthwhile and worth it...I wish people researched a little bit more if you have time go and check out how much it is to do a Bsc in Banking and Finance at the London School of Economics...you will be shocked. Thanks will do that.Seems in Kenya the horses of MBA are Strathmore,UON,USIU.The rest e.g MMUST,MOI,PWANI,MKU,KABARAK,etc are donkeys.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 12/17/2009 Posts: 3,583 Location: Kenya
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Rank: Elder Joined: 6/8/2013 Posts: 2,517
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where did the comments go i need to put in my two cents. The MBA has evolved. initially Kenya had only one MBA the full time thesis MBA where most graduands were tutrial assistant and research fellas - one at Lower Kabete- then this craze for the taught MBA coursework came and the rain started beating us... "😖😡KQ makes money for everyone except the shareholder 😏😏 " overheard in Wazua
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Rank: Elder Joined: 4/30/2008 Posts: 6,029
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Even Pwani University has MBA for coastarians.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 6/21/2008 Posts: 2,490
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@nakujua - I did my MBA at Strathmore Business School and I can Guarantee you the one week module in IESE Barcelona is worth more than the over 1.3M cost of the MBA leave alone the networks you make with the classmates. I had recovered half of my fees from doing business with classmates by the end of the second year. The man who marries a beautiful woman, and the farmer who grows corn by the roadside have the same problem
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Rank: Elder Joined: 12/17/2009 Posts: 3,583 Location: Kenya
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ZZE123 wrote:@nakujua - I did my MBA at Strathmore Business School and I can Guarantee you the one week module in IESE Barcelona is worth more than the over 1.3M cost of the MBA leave alone the networks you make with the classmates. I had recovered half of my fees from doing business with classmates by the end of the second year. congratulations for completing you mba, I am sure its good value for money especially if you have the time
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Rank: Member Joined: 10/19/2009 Posts: 671 Location: Nairobi
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At Least some hope, in doing the MBA. 1.3M quite steep for me at the moment, but will be eager to see where I am by the time I need to enroll. (1-1.5yrs). If I were to enrol today, I'd have to do USIU.
Life is joy, death is peace, but the transition is very difficult.
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Rank: Member Joined: 5/2/2007 Posts: 536
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@webish USIU has the regular MBA and the Global Executive MBA(GeMBA). Now for the GeMBA, they do not usually advertise but each class is 'oversubscribed'. The prices differ with the regular MBA, as well as the location. The GeMBA also includes a 1 international study week. I heard of someone who did THE MBA and with 4 units to go opted out coz s/he felt that he wasn't getting what s/he wanted, then signed up for the GeMBA. Those who've gone through it (1 year program) say it's worth it and more.
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Rank: Member Joined: 10/19/2009 Posts: 671 Location: Nairobi
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tuvok wrote:@webish I heard of someone who did THE MBA and with 4 units to go opted out coz s/he felt that he wasn't getting what s/he wanted, then signed up for the GeMBA. Those who've gone through it (1 year program) say it's worth it and more. hmmmmm. But how would you compare the strictness of admission, for both USIU's GeMBA and Strathmore's Exec MBA? they always mentions "experience as a CEO for x-years", etc etc. Do they follow these things?
Life is joy, death is peace, but the transition is very difficult.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 6/21/2008 Posts: 2,490
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webish wrote:tuvok wrote:@webish I heard of someone who did THE MBA and with 4 units to go opted out coz s/he felt that he wasn't getting what s/he wanted, then signed up for the GeMBA. Those who've gone through it (1 year program) say it's worth it and more. hmmmmm. But how would you compare the strictness of admission, for both USIU's GeMBA and Strathmore's Exec MBA? they always mentions " experience as a CEO for x-years", etc etc. Do they follow these things? For Strathmore MBA you don't need CEO Experience. Just some experience in any Senior position. The man who marries a beautiful woman, and the farmer who grows corn by the roadside have the same problem
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Rank: Member Joined: 4/6/2010 Posts: 741 Location: Nairobi
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Did my undergraduate in Strathmore. Very professional, exemplary learning environment, very strict in terms of academics. And no you can not pass just because you can pass. You have to seriously work for your grades. I see people in public universities report for classes weeks after the official opening dates. in Strathmore, day one was a teaching day and all lecturers would attend. This is a great university with impeccable lecturers, great facilities and so on.
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Rank: Member Joined: 5/2/2007 Posts: 536
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webish wrote:tuvok wrote:@webish I heard of someone who did THE MBA and with 4 units to go opted out coz s/he felt that he wasn't getting what s/he wanted, then signed up for the GeMBA. Those who've gone through it (1 year program) say it's worth it and more. hmmmmm. But how would you compare the strictness of admission, for both USIU's GeMBA and Strathmore's Exec MBA? they always mentions "experience as a CEO for x-years", etc etc. Do they follow these things? For the GeMBA, they only need management experience fof i think 3 years. Class size is limited so it's quite competitive. The day option tends to have more CEO types. I would think a similar scenario for the Strathmore one.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 10/4/2006 Posts: 13,821 Location: Nairobi
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USiende Iyo University All Mushrooms are edible! Some Mushroom are only edible ONCE!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 4/30/2008 Posts: 6,029
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masukuma wrote:USiende Iyo University What of KEMU,Presbyterian,KCA,MMUST,JKUAT,Maseno,Great Lakes,KIM,ESAMI,MT.KENYA,Kabarak etc.
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