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07 May 2020, 10:10
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Hi all,
I have the choice between the Master in Management from ESADE, LBS, and INSEAD.
My objectives are to get either into MBB in Europe/Emerging Countries or into development banks such as the World Bank or the European Investment Bank. On the long run, I intend to fund my own start-up
For the time I am leaning more towards ESADE for several points:
- The CEMS program will enable me to go to another great university (LSE, Cornell, St Gallen, Bocconi, CBS, RMS, HKUST, etc.)
- The 2-year program seems to be more adapted to the current recession
- I do not want to work in London and the job market seems to be in a really bad shape right now with the Brexit and Coronavirus.
- I could learn Spanish and open myself to the South American market.
- The quality of life seems to be way better in Barcelona than in London or Fontainebleau when you are a 23 years old student or not rich.
- As I already speak french, german, and english it would be a more international experience for me.
- Most of INSEAD and LBS alumni where MBA students, so they might not be that easy to approach.
- It is INSEAD MiM's first year so it is hard to know how employers will react to it.
However, LBS and INSEAD have a way better international reputation than ESADE has. Moreover, the number of alumni in MBB that come from LBS and INSEAD is very impressive so I am not sure that my choice is smart.
I know the school reputation will follow you your whole career so I don't want to make the wrong choice. Indeed it is not easy to refuse LBS and INSEAD.
Please be critical of what I am saying. I need advice from more experienced people to take a step back.
I have the choice between the Master in Management from ESADE, LBS, and INSEAD.
My objectives are to get either into MBB in Europe/Emerging Countries or into development banks such as the World Bank or the European Investment Bank. On the long run, I intend to fund my own start-up
For the time I am leaning more towards ESADE for several points:
- The CEMS program will enable me to go to another great university (LSE, Cornell, St Gallen, Bocconi, CBS, RMS, HKUST, etc.)
- The 2-year program seems to be more adapted to the current recession
- I do not want to work in London and the job market seems to be in a really bad shape right now with the Brexit and Coronavirus.
- I could learn Spanish and open myself to the South American market.
- The quality of life seems to be way better in Barcelona than in London or Fontainebleau when you are a 23 years old student or not rich.
- As I already speak french, german, and english it would be a more international experience for me.
- Most of INSEAD and LBS alumni where MBA students, so they might not be that easy to approach.
- It is INSEAD MiM's first year so it is hard to know how employers will react to it.
However, LBS and INSEAD have a way better international reputation than ESADE has. Moreover, the number of alumni in MBB that come from LBS and INSEAD is very impressive so I am not sure that my choice is smart.
I know the school reputation will follow you your whole career so I don't want to make the wrong choice. Indeed it is not easy to refuse LBS and INSEAD.
Please be critical of what I am saying. I need advice from more experienced people to take a step back.
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08 May 2020, 03:11
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Hi there,
First of all, congrats on your admits! Those are some really great programs. I´ve recently been admitted into the ESADE MIM as well, so I thought I´d give you my two cents (even though our short-term and long-term goals are not necessarily alike).
- Have you already been accepted into the CEMS program? That would be a great way to sit out the current (and coming) recession. Though in general the Spanish economy is much weaker than the English or, to a lesser extent, the French economy
- I don't know that much about the other programs, but at ESADE you also supposed to take courses on global economics/politics etc. This might help you if you want to get into multilateral/public institutions at some point in the near future
- Bear in mind that recruiting for MBB consulting generally requires you to speak the local language. You already speak French, German and English, so that's great. It might be more difficult to recruit for MBB in Spain, as you don't speak Spanish yet (although with dedication you can go a long way in a year
- Related to the language + job opportunity question, where do you want to work in Europe? This is even more important when picking either one of these 3 schools. With regards to emerging markets, your options are split. ESADE has a great reputation in South America, while LBS and INSEAD might be considered more prestigious in other emerging markets (particularly Asia).
One thing I haven't seen you consider is culture. I know that at least for me personally, it was very important to feel a connection to both current students and a school's vision. ESADE fit that requirement for me, leading me to forgo on other schools (even though they are above ESADE in most rankings).
First of all, congrats on your admits! Those are some really great programs. I´ve recently been admitted into the ESADE MIM as well, so I thought I´d give you my two cents (even though our short-term and long-term goals are not necessarily alike).
- Have you already been accepted into the CEMS program? That would be a great way to sit out the current (and coming) recession. Though in general the Spanish economy is much weaker than the English or, to a lesser extent, the French economy
- I don't know that much about the other programs, but at ESADE you also supposed to take courses on global economics/politics etc. This might help you if you want to get into multilateral/public institutions at some point in the near future
- Bear in mind that recruiting for MBB consulting generally requires you to speak the local language. You already speak French, German and English, so that's great. It might be more difficult to recruit for MBB in Spain, as you don't speak Spanish yet (although with dedication you can go a long way in a year
- Related to the language + job opportunity question, where do you want to work in Europe? This is even more important when picking either one of these 3 schools. With regards to emerging markets, your options are split. ESADE has a great reputation in South America, while LBS and INSEAD might be considered more prestigious in other emerging markets (particularly Asia).
One thing I haven't seen you consider is culture. I know that at least for me personally, it was very important to feel a connection to both current students and a school's vision. ESADE fit that requirement for me, leading me to forgo on other schools (even though they are above ESADE in most rankings).
