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IESE vs Tepper (CMU)
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27 Mar 2014, 02:14
Hi everyone!
What would you choose in my IESE vs Tepper (CMU) case?
Think as an engineer, looking for a career switch from banking to technology (industry position - not consulting), aiming a career in the european market in the long run but willing to spend some time in US if an interesting post-MBA position comes up.
IESE
+ poets: offers a human-centered approach which I find interesting
+ international: 80% international student body and tons of global exchange activities during the second year of studies
+ ranking: ft ranks IESE constantly in the global top 10
+ case method
+ location
- brand: despite the high rankings seems like lower positioned schools are better known
- focus: does not seem to have a clear focus in technology but offers a general multi-discipline approach
- market: limited job opportunities in EU and especially in Spain
Tepper
+ focus: CMU does have a clear focus in technology and is globally known for that
+ brand: despite lower rankings, CMU is one of the most respected schools by technology professionals
+ market: job opportunities in US seem to be a lot better than in EU
- quant method (correct me if I am wrong)
- international: less international student body, and no exchange activities apart from the global treks
- ranking: ft places Tepper globally in the 25-35 range
- location
In my mind IESE beats Tepper as an "MBA experience", but I believe that Tepper offers a stronger "Career Passport" for my case.
What do you think and how would you choose?
Thank you!