Bocconi CEMS or ESADE MIM+Business analytics?

Hi all!

I graduated from a bachelor in Economics this year and I got admitted for a Masters both at Bocconi and ESADE and I have a couple of days to make a decision.
Initially I applied for the master in Business analytics + CEMS at ESADE but because the course was full (I was in the last round of application) they offered me the double degree in International Management and Business Analytics, so without the CEMS. At Bocconi I was admitted for the MS in International Management + CEMS.

They both seem like great programmes so it is really hard to choose and I would love some advice!

I like Bocconi because I am originally from Italy and it could be a great experience to go back to my home country for a little bit. Bocconi would also give me great career opportunities in case I decide to stay in Italy as it is the best business school in the country. The CEMS option is also great to grow professionally and would definitely help for a future career in an international environment. I think I would really fit in in the CEMS because in the past 10 years I moved to a different country every couple of years and this Masters is very focused on having an international mindset. However I have heard a lot of people complaining about the atmosphere at Bocconi, I was told that many people are arrogant or that they will give you the wrong notes on purpose so that they can score better at the exams. Can anyone share their experience as a student in Bocconi? Is it really this extreme? Another thing that worries me about Bocconi is that they seem less focused on innovation compared to ESADE, and maybe graduating in business analytics rather than just management would give me more opportunities in the future.

About ESADE, honestly I am in love with this university. The courses seem very interesting and I am very happy about the idea of the double degree. Barcelona seem like a very fun city to live in and I have never lived in Spain and i'd be very eager to explore this new country. Whenever I call the international admission office the people there are so nice and helpful which makes me believe that even if there is a lot of competition among students the environment at this university is still quite friendly. However I do not know anyone who has studied at ESADE so I do not know for sure what to expect. Also I prefer ESADE because they a very hands-on approach and they are highly focused on innovation and sustainability which are for me very important. The main con with ESADE is that I have no experience in data analytics or any programming, so I am worried that I will be behind compared to the rest of the class, or that the courses will be too difficult for me to follow. I did a lot of maths and statistics in my bachelor and I am pretty good at it but I am not sure if these skills are enough for a masters in business analytics. Another very small con is that I am pretty sure that I will not live in Barcelona after graduation, but in my heart I kind of feel ready to settle down and find a city that I can call my 'home', at least for a little bit. Finally, I don't know if it makes sense to give up the opportunity to do the CEMS. It seems like a really cool programme as they blend professional experience, with academic courses, language courses, and international experiences. It seems like a unique opportunity and the partner companies of the CEMS also make this course very attractive.

This is pretty much my situation so far. Both universities are amazing which makes me very happy but it is also making the decision quite hard to make. I would really appreciate to hear any kind of opinion or personal experience at one of these unis.

Have a good day