Fuqua $ vs Rotman $- International Applicant (India)

Congrats on your admits! Canadian MBA market is tight and in a recession it will be even more of a challenge. While Rotman is #1 in Canada, that unfortunately does not say a whole lot. On the positive side, I guess you have the money and easier immigration policies (which I don't know a whole lot about but I have heard feedback from a few folks on that).

Fuqua is a top 10 on the other hand. You did not quite say what you want to do after graduate, so it is not going to be a complete answer but Top 10 with a scholarship is kind of the best case scenario one could hope for.... you could negotiate a bit but may not fly far with Rotman but worth a shot potentially - see this thread for some strategies and sample letters: https://gmatclub.com/forum/negotiating- ... 12949.html

Tell us what you want to do first though - what job/career you looking for?

Thanks for the inputs bb! Plan A is to land something in Strategy/Management consulting. I'm not fixed on MBB but that is always preferable. In case that doesn't work out I'm looking at a general management role preferably in the form of a rotational leadership program.

I have similar concerns about Canada and the recession though its less risky given the lower cost of attendance and better immigration policies.

Thanks so much for the input on scholarship negotiation.

Let me chime in as I’ve gone through the Canadian immigration process as a student and now working as a Management consultant in US.

Yes, Canadian immigration system is much better and quicker than the US one, but there is a large gap from MBA experience between the schools you are referring to. Being #1 in Canada will only be good for 1 thing, Canadian job market. But Fuqua is a big name and is considered a consulting powerhouse. More students per batch probably go for consulting gigs than you’ll have at Rotman. Mind you, consulting companies will not be interested in intnl students in Canada as majority of NA market is in USA and to work in US, you need to be either on H1b or TN visa (for Canadian citizens). By getting hired in Canada, you are opening yourself up to Canada experience only. This won’t be the case with Fuqua.

Finally, given your general management plan B, again, Fuqua by virtue of its vast alumni base will provide you better opportunities.

Yes, tuition will be higher in US but MBA is an investment in your future where you can unlock the most value.
Fuqua thus gets my vote.



TLDR; take Fuqua and run with it.

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Thank you for your inputs! Make a lot of sense. You're spot on about the difference in MBA experience and job markets. I understand what you're saying.