@qms59 said:Hi I too am planning to answer GMAT in June this year and apply to both AGSM/MBS for the jan 2014 batch.I am working in an IT company for the past 20 months.Still confused about AGSM/MBS.Would be glad if someone could tell me the pros and cons of these 2 universities.Thanks
Dare I say that both AGSM and MBS are quite similar? I suppose I'm required to take the side of MBS, given that it is an MBS thread, but I can tell you this - Last year, I was in the same position as you are. And today, I dont repent my decision.
Sure, we have a few rockstar professors and I'm confident they will have a few too. Cohort diversity and IQ levels are almost the same. It has been said that MBS is better for marketing and AGSM for consulting and finance, but I've yet to see what factors make it stand out (read: I don't think so based on what I've seen so far. Even if there's any difference, it's quite marginal)...I can bet that an MBS candidate with his school's supposed strength in marketing behind him will find it hard to break into the Sydney Marketing segment. And a Booz, McKinsey aspirant from AGSM will find it hard to get a job in Melbourne when there is a bus load of MBS grads waiting in line! I think you got my drift. The only perceptible difference as far as I'm concerned is the location. It is said that (and I don't have data to back this up) that Melbourne has a better market than Sydney for IT, while Sydney is where you need to be for finance kind of jobs (more research needed on this). Bottom-line is that if you think you can better leverage your networks in Melbourne, then you need to be looking at MBS. Of course, there are subtle differences between the two schools (which you can find upon looking at their websites). Go ahead and decide on your preference based on this. You can't go wrong with either option.
All the best for your GMAT. :)
FT MBA (2013-14), Melbourne Business School
I have joined the Jan 13 batch of MBS and am attending classes along with 48 other fantastic people. I'm still adjusting to the hectic workload and trying to scrape every minute I can get (most of it is my fault..it's been a long time since I sat down with a book!) , but I'll be happy to answer any question that some of you might have. If I'm unable to find the time, I'll ask some buddies from my batch or the Aug 12 batch to pitch in.