UNILAG MASTERS DEGREE: What's The Difference Between MSC Business Admin Vs MBA?




I get this questions a lot it comes in various versions


a. Which is better,  Msc Management or MBA?

b. Which is the difference between Msc Business Admin and MBA

C. Which is the difference between Msc Business Admin and Msc Management

d. What will I lose by choosing MSc over an MBA?


All these questions are coming from the same root - confusion over nomenclature.

In this post I will clear the differences.

so follow along.


MSc VS MBA



Both are Faculty of Business Administration courses

1. In unilag there is the Faculty of Business Administration. This faculty house so many courses, one of which is  Msc Business Administration. But the confusion arises because in Unilag its called MSC Management instead of Msc Business Administration.

They are both same and same.

MBA on the other hand is the professional course for Management degree. Its called MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Msc Management is a research program,

2. Msc Management is a research program, that is pro-academics research and hypothesis and theory management based courses. its a program tailored towards academic findings and principles of management. while the contrary is the case for MBA.

MBA is for real business world. Its purpose is to help managers or business owners in industry management setup and run profitable and efficient companies with solid proven business principles tested all over the world.


The teaching style is more of case studies and practical analysis of live examples as they happen in the real world.

The goal is industry oriented not research.


Msc Management is focus on management theories and principles

3. Msc Management is focus on management theories and principles. MBA is multi facet course. it focus on the all-round business manager.

An MBA student will take courses in production, operations, finance, accounts, marketing, economics, Human resources, entrepreneurship, strategy, computer appreciation, research methods, qualitative analysis etc, this is done for a complete over-view of the role of the modern manager.

He should be sound and be on top of his game and understand world latest business trend and best practices.


With and MSC you can proceed to do your doctorate degree,

4. With and MSC you can proceed to do your doctorate degree, this however is not possible with an MBA.  With an MBA you will need to go back to an MSC before you can proceed for doctorate degree.

Many applicants at this stage prefer the MSC to MBA, just because of this seemly advantage, which i found out is just a self delusion.

Why did I say that?

Well, many people feel they WILL study up to doctorate level, but actually they wont and they don't.
Its been proven scientifically by research that only 2% of people that go for Masters Program actually further to doctorate level.

This is even so when there pressing economic challenges calling for your attention.
The ladies are the biggest suspects in this regards.


lectures times

5. Both Msc and MBA have full time and part time programs, but different scheduled.


Msc Management 

Full Time lectures is Mon - Thursday (8am - 2pm)

Part Time lectures is Saturday (8am - 6pm)


MBA

Full Time lectures is Mon - Thursday (8am - 2pm)


Part Time

Normal PT lectures is Mon - Friday  (6pm - 8pm)

EXECUTIVE PT lectures is Saturday (8am - 5pm)


DURATION

6. The duration is same  for Full Time - One session and PT is 2 sessions


FEES

7. The Fees are also very difference, read more about the MBA and MSC MANAGEMENT FEES HERE



So which is better?


It all depends on various factors, such as

1. your goals

2. your passions

3. your need


As a wise master builder I have laid before your the benefits and structures of both courses.
When you blend all these you should be able to make an inform decision.

whatever you decide, make the best use of it.

Hope this clears the air.


Do you have any question or confusing issues concerning Unilag Programs you want me to write about?  state it in the comment session below and will see to it.



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DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION ANNOUNCES ADMISSION INTO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMME



The Department of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Lagos in collaboration with Human Resources Centre is requesting qualified candidates to apply for admission into its six-month programme in Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood  Education.


(A)  DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


F  DURATION OF THE COURSE: Six (6) months to 2 Semesters

F  ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are required to have a minimum of School Certificate with five passes including Credit in English Language.

F  TUITION FEE: N60,000,  COURSE MATERIALS: N15,000

F  LECTURES HOLD ON SATURDAYS FROM: 9.00 am to 3.00 pm

F  VENUE:  Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba, Lagos

F  COMMENCEMENT OF PROGRAMME: Friday, March 4, 2016.


(B)  ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


F  DURATION OF THE COURSE: Six (6) months to 2 Semesters

F  ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are required to possess at least

F  UNILAG Diploma in Early Childhood
F  National Certificate of Education or
F  National Diploma (ND) or
F  Higher National Diploma (HND) or
F  First Degree



F  TUITION FEE: N70,000,   COURSE MATERIALS: N15,000

F  LECTURES HOLD ON SATURDAYS FROM: 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

F  VENUE:  Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba, Lagos.

F  COMMENCEMENT OF PROGRAMME: Friday, March 4, 2016.



METHOD OF APPLICATION


GUIDELINES FOR FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM:

1.    Visit the Human Resources Development Centre Portal (hrdc.unilag.edu.ng) Click on the "Application form".

2.        Click the pre-application form link; provide the required information and submit to obtain a Payment Reference Number (Voucher).You are expected to print out the Payment Reference Number (voucher) and take it to the bank.

3.        Make payment at any branch of the designated banks stated below:

F  Wema Bank Plc, Eco Bank Plc, Access Bank Plc, First Bank Plc at the University of Lagos Branches only.                                                                                        

4.        Applicants are expected to take the printed payment Reference Number (voucher) to the bank for payments of N7, 500 which is the cost of Application Form.
5.        After payment, return to Human Resources Development Centre Portal (hrdc.unilag.edu.ng) Click the Application link, then Application Form link, login with Payment Reference Number as user name and provide surname in lowercase as password.

6.    Click the Edit Application form link to fill the Application Form and upload digital passport (jpeg  

       format) which should not be more than 15kb in size and must be in white background.

7.    Click "SUBMIT FORM" button after filling the form completely; else click "DECLINE" button. After    

  Submission, applicants are required to print the completed Application Form for submission at the      Human Resources Development Centre Secretariat with the following documents:

F  Original printout and a photocopy
F  Two (2) photocopies of Birth Certificate
F  Two (2) photocopies of Reference Number Printout
F   Two (2) photocopies of N7,500 Bank Teller
F  Two (2) photocopies of Credentials



 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS AND COLLECTION OF ADMISSION LETTERS


The completed application forms should be submitted to Human Resources Development Centre Secretariat not later than Friday, March 4, 2016.
Admission letters for shortlisted candidates are to be printed online after payment of Nine Thousand Naira (N9,000) for administrative and medical charges.

Login in with your Application Number and Surname as your password to print the admission letter.
The admission list will be made available on HRDC Portal (hrdc.unilag.edu.ng). Please note that admission letters will not be posted to individual candidates.


FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
The Deputy Registrar,
Human Resources Development Centre
(By the University 2nd Gate)  
University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos
Tel: 01-4536757, 01-4536806, 01-4536758,      

The Coordinator,
Department of Arts and Social Science Education,
Faculty of Education, University of Lagos,
University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba                                            
Tel: 07086614477
                                             

Dr. (Mrs.) Taiwo, F. Ipaye, FNIM
Registrar and Secretary to Council