BA or Diploma and MBA - Which should I do?

[wolfy1988]

Hi All.

I have decided that's its time to further educate myself. Other that a handful of GCSE's i have no formal qualifications. I have worked in Sales and IT management for the past 5 years. I will be learning Via Distance Learning around a full time job in Kuwait. We are planning on moving back to Ireland in 3 years so plan on doing as much as I can before then.

Having looked into several degrees and paths to take I have narrowed it down to two;

1) BA In Business and Information Technology, 3 years and 8k. Is this a better accepted degree by employers?
or
2) Post Grad Diploma Level 6 in Management, followed by a MBA, 3 years and 10k. More prestigious but will it stand without the BA?

I have spoken to University and they have indicated that I would be accepted. I know I could do a BA followed by a MBA but I'm basing this on 3 years.

Would love to hear peoples experience and opinions on what would be best?

I must say I'm finding this decision making process quite frustrating as i simply do not know which is best, any help much appreciated!

[wolfy1988]

edc said:

Level 6 is equivalent to an undergraduate degree whilst level 7 is aligned to Masters. On your CV you could write an MBA qualified .....

Masters is level 9 from what I can see, Honors is 7 or 8. Its probably quite a jump from 6 to 9 but the University assure me its possible and that they accept that progression.

[wolfy1988]

elanfan said:

If you're struggling with this decision process sounds like you need the management course!

Thanks, I'm struggling with the decision as I do now know which will be best when applying for a job in 3 years time etc

[wolfy1988]

Thanks everyone, I have decided to go ahead with the MBA, just need to get this Diploma out of the way first

I'm very excited about it all, feels nice to do some self improvement.