Guys,
this is VIshnu from Bangalore.


I'm planning to apply to Cranfield in another few days/weeks. ( 2010 intake)


I currently have 2.5 yrs experience in IT/SCM field.


i'm confused in selecting between the MBA course and the master course


which do u think would be a better option for me?
I personally want to go for the Msc in SCM .. but since i have some experience, would it be a better option to apply for MBA..


can i apply for both..


how good is the finance and management course..
can you please elaborate on the job opportunites for these three courses? (SCM/finance/MBA)

Hi,
I have got an offer from cass for the MSC in fin and investment part time. I am into IT for the past 4 yrs and looking to get into the finance field which is obviously new to me. Can someone please help me with this course in cass as in-
career impact, job prospects, the course itself and the most imp starting salary.
Would appreciate if some1 can help me plzzzzz, i hve 1 week to accept the offer...am in uk for the past 2 yrs working in IT.

thanks all..plzzzz help.

Hi Avik

Welcome to the group
Already IPE has created a group in Facebook
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Cheers

hi all,

This is Avik from kolkata. I am having an admit for the Msc in Management and Finance program for Cranfield though I am yet to receive the offer by post. Most likely Ill choose Cranfield because of its high brand value in EU. I would request the admitts to start a facebook or Orkut community to get in touch.
I am also looking for a scholarship/bursary if someone has any information kindly share.
My gmail id is
regards

Avik Banerjee

Hey Wall,
Did 'nt know the MBA provision is removed, will check on that.
To be frank, if you re coming back straight after college not sure how much value add your study is going to be. I know a person coming back after CASS MBA and Goldman Sachs did 'nt know what CASS is. "We only take IIM and IIT grads" was what every IB told him. After 3 months of toil, he finally managed to get back to his previous job at an offshored US based hedge fund.

The present economic situation might have added, maybe, but foreign degrees are not much sought after in India; for IB that is. What they value a lot is the international work experience. Of what I've seen over the years, ppl who put in 3 - 5 years abroad after their education do very well once they come back. They then get that extra Paisa. 20 lakhs is a lot of money and it 'll take a long long time to clr if youre betting on indian salaries.

Hope it helps.

Harsha.

I am a newbie....aiming for mba 2010...how is cranfield mba ?? is it worth having a degree from Cranfield ?

@Harsha,
Thanks but the Tier 1 list has been removed as per my knowledge , do you have any links which say it still exists. Not related to the thread again but do you have any details on the type of profiles offered to UK MBAs back in India ? I am sure the renums wont be as good as IImS but would it be a safe bet to depend on Indian job market to repay loans? Any infos plz share.

@ Deepak

Yes. Cranfield is a bit on the costlier side, considering its Fin dept is not yet in the Ivy league. Its a good brand in India, but thats more for its MBA and SCM. An Msc would not be much of a value add if you 're looking to come back. Its a very big name in the EU and thats where you can leverage its brand. Its got some very good links with the industry and most of the Europeon firms come for matured hires. Pay Back Period, frankly would depend on the way the markets get along through the next year. Should the markets get better; which looks very likely, I've seen ppl make up in an year.

If you re looking to come back, I'd say its not worth your time and money. If youre flexible enough then its a good bet. But personally I'm surprised that with your profile, you did 'nt take the GMAT and apply to the Top5.


@ Wall

An MBA is any day, a better take than Msc. Though the SCM is amongst the most reputed in the world, Glsagow and Bradford are very decent places. An MBA from reputed Unis is a real big boost to a CV and you 'll be surprised by the number of verticals and roles that open up once graduated.

The Bradford MBA, in particular is very well recognised in India. Its even on the Tier 1 list, so you get a UK PR after your course; in case you're looking to stay in the UK. Non EU grads are 'nt sought after, basically because of the Visas and other paper work. Tier 1 residents generally fare well .

If these are all the options in hand, Bradford without a doubt.

Harsha.

hey all,

Wrong thread to post on..sorry. I have an offer from LSCM for Masters. Also hav MBA offers from Bradford and Glasgow where i will be choosing SCM electives. the courses almost cost the same and as you all might know an Msc is not valued much in the Indian job market. My worry is how I will pay back the loan if i opt for Cranfield as the job scene in UK is not friendly for non EU graduates. any views ?

frds i have lost my mobile and lost everyones contact number
please send your mobile number at my email id

Hello Friends

This is Deepak from Mumbai. I am one more in list to receive offer from Cranfield for MSc Finance & Management with Bursary of 2500 GBP. My Academic & Professional Background is as shown below:

Academic Background:
PGDSM - Post Graduate Diploma in Securities Market (2008-09) (from Indian Institute of Capital Markets)
BMS - Bachelors of Management Studies (2000-03) (from Mumbai University)

Professional Background:
Worked as Business Analyst with Hexaware Technologies Ltd for 3.3 yrs in Asset Management & Insurance
Worked as Trainee during Internship with Bank of India in Treasury Risk Management

. . . thatz a small snapshot on my background.

So guys how much investigation have you all done before making huge Investment of 15 - 20 Lakhs. . .did any of you get chance to speak to some of the Indian Alumnis from this programme? Cranfield has got above average reputation ..that will undoubtedly avail us with best faculties and knowledge . .but finally what would matter to us is "Return on our Investment" . . ."Pay Back Period" . .its quite difficult to estimate the same . . .Does any one has idea about the brand value this programme / school has in our Home Country ? . . .any examples of past students who have come back and got good profiles with help of Cranfield Brand ??

guys do share your views on same . . .

Thanks & Warm Regards
Deepak Thakkar

Hi Jean,
I was interviewed by Cranfield. It was for Msc Finance, though, so the questions were a bit technical.
My interview questions were :
1. Please introduce your self....
2. Why do you want to come to Cranfield?
3. You have worked on the Corporate actions. Can you explain the Vertical to a Lay man like me?
4. The US market pays almost more dividends than the rest of the world put together. Can you explain me why?
5.You have studied Derivatives, can you explain me the concept of a Credit Derivative?
6. Securitization?
7. What do you think is the factor which most contributed to the current economic down turn?
8. Do you think it to be a wise decision leaving a comfortable job that you have and risk your time and money in the present situation?
9. Anything you would want to ask me?

It lasted just about over an half hour, not as formal as the usual interviews. The interviewer made sure I was comfortable and gave some very good advice in the end.

Personally, I think they were only looking to see if you could match up to your Prefessional and Educational backgrounds that they see in the transcripts, resume and Ps.

Harsha

Hi Harsha,

Thanks a lot.My interviews over;not a very formal one like you mentioned.It ended on a positive note, so hopefully I should be getting the offer for Sep 2009 entry.

Jean

@NTM

Please send your mobile number and email id at
It seems i have misplaced it

Cheers

Hi Jean,
I was interviewed by Cranfield. It was for Msc Finance, though, so the questions were a bit technical.
My interview questions were :
1. Please introduce your self....
2. Why do you want to come to Cranfield?
3. You have worked on the Corporate actions. Can you explain the Vertical to a Lay man like me?
4. The US market pays almost more dividends than the rest of the world put together. Can you explain me why?
5.You have studied Derivatives, can you explain me the concept of a Credit Derivative?
6. Securitization?
7. What do you think is the factor which most contributed to the current economic down turn?
8. Do you think it to be a wise decision leaving a comfortable job that you have and risk your time and money in the present situation?
9. Anything you would want to ask me?

It lasted just about over an half hour, not as formal as the usual interviews. The interviewer made sure I was comfortable and gave some very good advice in the end.

Personally, I think they were only looking to see if you could match up to your Prefessional and Educational backgrounds that they see in the transcripts, resume and Ps.

Harsha

Guys could anybody help me with the M.Sc interviews at Cranfield?I have just been selected for the interview for the M.Sc Supply Chain course.Wanted to know what kind of questions do they ask in the interview?Would it be a formal one or just a casual talk?any ideas?

Just testing my posts.....

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Hi Mayur
I had applied for Mitechell at the starting of may.
Initial deposit is 550 pounds which will be refunded i think at the end of the course

Ravi

Hi All,

My name is Mayur. I have an admit to Cranfield SOM for MBA. Sorry, I am posting on the wrong thread, but wanted some info from folks who are staying in Mitchell.

When did you apply for accomodation and how much do we need to pay as the initial deposit?

You can contact me at

everbody joining 2009 check out this Cranfield MSc Finance & Management 10 | Facebook

see u soon

You can get a busary up to 4.000 GBP. If you ask me not that much by asking for glory 19k GBP fees.

I got one with 3.000 GBP, but I heard it's also easier for Europeans to get one (I am German).

Hi Frds
Did anyone get any information about the Bursaries which Cranfield provides?

Ravi

I have also applied for Mitchell Hall and for the New Building. But I'd prefer catering and therefore would be more happy with Mitchel Hall (even you get only 1 meal per day and I need 3 actually!!)

Ya buddy i meant Mitchell hall
I have sent the deposit also for the hostel

I have also an offer from Cranfield MSc Fin/Mgmt, but also from Durham Business School. I am still trying to figure out where to go. Cranfield has an awesome curriculum, but is pretty expensive!! And Durham isn't too bad either!!

avik_sriv you said you applied for michelle hostel?!? you ment mitchell hall, no?

Hi Samhit

Your location is showing Bangalore
I am also in Bangalore
Please share your mobile number

Regards
Ravi Srivastava

hi guys..

my name is Samhit.. i have got into the MSc program in finance and management for the sep 2009 intake.. i have decided to take up the offer.. i am yet to receive the offer letter by post..
my gtalk id is svsamhit.. add me guys..

Samhit

Hi All

My GTALK id is

Ravi

Hi NTM & IPE

Please share your contact information - Mobile no and gtalk id
So that we can have a chat .

Regards
Ravi


Regards
Ravi

Hey Harsha!

Thanks for the reply. Yes, the timing is a little late. I have already got few rejects from some programs, which i thought i wud easily get through. (Financial Economics at HEC and few in the US as well). The only offer i have in hand is from IIT Chicago (with aid). But i am very sure cranfield has a better reputation than IIT Chicago. Also the course content is amazing at Cranfield. Not sure about the job prospects though. Situation seems to be bad every where. So i feel its better to go with a program which we can enjoy the most and learn whats seems to be interesting for us.

I have done my Economics too from BITS pilani. It was a dual degree course. So, Eco and CSE was the combination.

Now, fingers crossed!

Thanks,
Nitin

@ ntm,

You should be getting into Cranfield with no problem at all.
The only thing could be that its probably getting towards the end of the season and most places would have been taken. Cranfield does'nt usually give more than 75 offers, with the class size being not more than about 50. They usually get 500 applications a year so the acceptance ratio is a bit on the lower side. But I'm sure they 'll give a lot of respect for BITS and your work ex. Where did you do your Econ degree from?

@ipe,

Cranfield is amongst the best in business studies. The Finance program is very well structured and of what I've heard from past students, its grads are doing pretty well. Not yet a stellar to attract the Investment Banks, but a few business banks come for presentations.

I personally would have gone to Cranfield, but LSE offer made the choice easier for me.


Harsha.

Hey guys,

I got admitted toMSc Finance and Management for intake '09 as well

Does anyone know something about the job perspectives?? Do banks come to cranfield campus and interview msc students?

Hi Ravi

Thanks for starting the topic. Though at this stage, I am still one of the aspirants for the MSc Finance and Management program at Cranfield, I would like to know more about the program. I have applied to th program last week and they have said that it would take two more weeks for them to asses the application. And I would be thankful if anyone can let me know if my profile can help me get through.

Degree:MSc in Economics and B.E Computer Science from BITS pilani.
GMAT:680
TOEFL:108 out of 120
Work Experience: 1 year Internship at INSEAD Business School
and 9 months experience at Aranca (Business and Investment research firm)

Other: I have started a new website (industropedia) and have been working on it for the past 3 months.

Weakness: I have a relatively less GPA.

Many thanks,
Nitin

Hi Kunal

Did you accept the offer from Cranfield?

Regards
Ravi Srivastava

Hi Kunal,

Cranfield is way ahead of Bradford. Though the Msc Fin & Mgmt. has'nt yet gained repute as a top choice, its picking up real fast. Its perhaps the most mature Msc course in the UK. You 'll find a lot of diversity; a few mid level managers and entrepreneurs.

If its between Cranfield and Bradford, Cranfield without a doubt

Harsha

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HEy

how many days did they give you time to pay the initial deposit? im yet to get the offer letter by post.

Thanks and Regards

Rajesh Kumar Acha

Hey Rajesh
good to see someone posting at this thread
congratulation for getting admission
Thru EVE i have sent the request for Michelle Hostel
It costs ard 350 pounds out of which 150 pounds they will give it as food coupon
Give me your contact number


Regards
Ravi

Hi

This is Rajesh from Hyderabad. I completed BE Electrical and Electronics in 2008. Fresher.

I got admit for Cranfield MSc Finance and Management. Did u get any scholarship/bursary? how r u planning about accommodation? i haven't paid the reservation fee yet. but will mostly join Cranfield only. i have admit for MSc Management from Cass B School also.


Regards

Rajesh Kumar Acha