HEC VS CORNELL VS IE VS JUDGE

Question

I am have been admitted into HEC Jan 2021, Cornell May 2021, IE Sept 2020($20k Scholarship), Judge Sep 2020

I am an international student (From India). Currently working at middle management marketing position in an American CPG Company. I am interested in CPG & ECOM Product Manager roles post-mba. I am torn on which offer to accept.

Target Companies: Nestle, P&G, HUL, Amazon, Mondelez, AB-in-Bev, L'Oreal

My major concern is post MBA work visa

Cornell USA- 1 Year Stay back visa 
HEC France- Guaranteed 2 year stay back Visa for Indian Students post MBA
IE Spain- 1 Year stay back visa for International students
Judge UK- 1 Year stay back visa for International students

My current inclination is towards HEC Paris due to 2 yr stay back visa but I have heard the placement for Non French speaking candidates is very difficult
My second preference is Cornell but I am worried about the ROI if I have to return back to my home country after one year as most CPG companies don't sponsor visas

Thoughts on which offer to accept?

bb · Answer

Interesting dilemma... Congratulations by the way! With 1-year programs, it is tricky with the whole Pandemic situation and recruiting. Little of it will be in person and many companies are slowing down their hiring.

You are correct in terms of the language skill sand HEC. There are positions in the Netherlands and a few other countries but otherwise, French skills would be needed.

P.S. One thing I am not clear on - Cornell May 2021 - is that the start date or graduation date? what are those dates? I thought they were graduation dates but they may be start dates?

rajsuyash@gmail.com · Answer

Thanks Mate for replying,These are all start date, I got a deferral from Cornell so instead of joining this year May 20, I will be joining in May 21

JohnnyBlaze · Answer

Go to Judge.

HEC - if you don't speak french, it's going to be hard.

Cornell - the recruiting for the 1 year program is very different than the full time program and you'll be nearly own your own. You'll be compared to 2nd years for full time jobs, many of which have had related internships. It's going to be very difficult and career services doesn't spend much time on the 1 year program as it's small vs the full time one.

Others - not as good as Judge

ANALysis · Answer

all seem about the same, so my vote is for the one that starts the latest so you can avoid coronavirus **** up your life

bb · Answer

That's an awesome option to have and a free year during the pandemic. You will have a lot more certainty (I HOPE!) next year.

HEC VS CORNELL VS IE VS JUDGE

Which college should I join

Prep Toolkit

Top 5 GMAT Debrief Videos

615 to 715 in 15 Days (Ria's Strategies)

More than Quant/Verbal Abilities: Speed vs. Accuracy

745 with Only Self-Prep and GMAT Club

From 555 to 765: 210-point Improvement

Perfect 805 Score Debrief by Julia

My Rewards