MBA vs MSc

Sudden thought; what is the differences between MBA and MSc in business?

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• executive-level ; course designed based for students with executive or management level experience.
• develop leadership skills and offer recognition of their expertise
• pre-requisite : at least 3 working experience
• courses : international business and global management challenges
• traditional MBA ; broad grounding in a variety business disciplines - can major in an area of interest.

Master of Science (MSc)

• beginning of career ; want to higher level qualification before entering job market

• builds on the soft skills gained at undergraduate level

• pre-requisite : no need to have any former work experience

• courses : more on developing analytical and technical skills such as theory of management, case studies

• typical MSc : taught over one-year, also can be part-time or distance learning

Things I need to be considered

1. what are my circumstances?
2. do I have experiences?
3. where to apply?

Sources : University of Essex