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HangedMansTree
Joined: 22 Oct 2022
Last visit: 29 Jul 2023
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Location: Austria
Schools: HEC Sept 23 Intake (A$)
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03 Dec 2022, 00:29
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Hey guys,
so, I have recently been admitted to HEC's Strategic Management programme as well as HSG St Gallen's SIM one. WU's decision regarding SIMC is still outstanding, however, I reasonably expect to be admitted here as well.
After completing my degree, I would like to get started at MBB in my home country of Austria - which university/programme would give me the greatest leg up in your opinion?
I'm a little torn between all of them, as HEC surely is the most prominent internationally from a macro perspective. On the other hand, I have heard that St Gallen is held in great esteem in the DACH region - possibly even more so than HEC. WU on the other hand (and the SIMC master's specifically) has a great standing in Austria, though it certainly is less "prestigious" and selective than the other two programmes. Furthermoe, while WU certainly is a great university it really isn't as elite as the other two options so I fear that the network it can offer isn't as sophisticated.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this!
so, I have recently been admitted to HEC's Strategic Management programme as well as HSG St Gallen's SIM one. WU's decision regarding SIMC is still outstanding, however, I reasonably expect to be admitted here as well.
After completing my degree, I would like to get started at MBB in my home country of Austria - which university/programme would give me the greatest leg up in your opinion?
I'm a little torn between all of them, as HEC surely is the most prominent internationally from a macro perspective. On the other hand, I have heard that St Gallen is held in great esteem in the DACH region - possibly even more so than HEC. WU on the other hand (and the SIMC master's specifically) has a great standing in Austria, though it certainly is less "prestigious" and selective than the other two programmes. Furthermoe, while WU certainly is a great university it really isn't as elite as the other two options so I fear that the network it can offer isn't as sophisticated.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this!
03 Dec 2022, 12:00
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HangedMansTree:
Congrats on all of your acceptances! That's no easy feat this year. I hope you get a ton of posts here because there's no "right" answer to this question though there is plenty of insight to be shared.
Our belief is that you should go with HEC's Strategic Management program. Not only does the program fit what MBB recruits for, but also the brand name is important. MBB will have a campus presence at all major European business schools. Yes, they will primarily target the MBAs, but they will also welcome applications from other masters degree candidates. If MBB is sending tons of HEC alumni to recruit on the HEC campus (and there might even be more "spots" allocated to HEC students), you can be sure that'll improve your chances.
There is a counter-argument/strategy that being a strong candidate coming from a lesser known school (where the students may be less MBB-focused) could be to your benefit, but I would rather be in the former position than this one.
Lastly, I don't think the matter of recruiting in Austria is as important. These big 3 firms recruit on a more global/continental basis. Recognition in Austria would be more relevant if it were a more local company.
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Congrats on all of your acceptances! That's no easy feat this year. I hope you get a ton of posts here because there's no "right" answer to this question though there is plenty of insight to be shared.
Our belief is that you should go with HEC's Strategic Management program. Not only does the program fit what MBB recruits for, but also the brand name is important. MBB will have a campus presence at all major European business schools. Yes, they will primarily target the MBAs, but they will also welcome applications from other masters degree candidates. If MBB is sending tons of HEC alumni to recruit on the HEC campus (and there might even be more "spots" allocated to HEC students), you can be sure that'll improve your chances.
There is a counter-argument/strategy that being a strong candidate coming from a lesser known school (where the students may be less MBB-focused) could be to your benefit, but I would rather be in the former position than this one.
Lastly, I don't think the matter of recruiting in Austria is as important. These big 3 firms recruit on a more global/continental basis. Recognition in Austria would be more relevant if it were a more local company.
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04 Dec 2022, 08:06
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HangedMansTree
First, I would rule out WU. MBB loves them brand names, and HEC and Gallen is both more well-known.
Between HEC and Gallen, I would go with Gallen. From what I have heard, Gallen is extremely strong in DACH, and has a good placement in MBB, especially BCG. Then, there is of course valid what Admissionado says, but my bet is still that there are more alumnis from St.Gallen than HEC at MBB firms in Austria.
