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12 Dec 2014, 08:11
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Hi guys,
I have been admitted to IE and ESADE MiF and I am extremely happy. I have done extensive researches on both schools but they are still quite hard to differentiate. My goal is to land a job in research (global, macro or equity) in an investment bank or enter graduates schemes in asset management firms or research companies (think Bloomberg). I would like to work in Switzerland for personal reasons (did not and won't apply to HSG due to my GMAT inferior to 680).
My thoughts
IE: really strong curriculum, maybe more capital markets oriented, strong placement, great reputation
ESADE: more Investment Banking oriented, possibility of a double diploma (notably in Switzerland), reputation and placement similar to IE
See ? Not so many differences. Madrid or Barcelona is in my opinion not a strong decision factor as well as the 10k price difference (I will get a loan anyway).
This post is not only meant to help me out in order to make the right decision. If you are applying to these programs, I would be happy to answer questions. If you are already admitted or currently enrolled, please share your thoughts.
I have been admitted to IE and ESADE MiF and I am extremely happy. I have done extensive researches on both schools but they are still quite hard to differentiate. My goal is to land a job in research (global, macro or equity) in an investment bank or enter graduates schemes in asset management firms or research companies (think Bloomberg). I would like to work in Switzerland for personal reasons (did not and won't apply to HSG due to my GMAT inferior to 680).
My thoughts
IE: really strong curriculum, maybe more capital markets oriented, strong placement, great reputation
ESADE: more Investment Banking oriented, possibility of a double diploma (notably in Switzerland), reputation and placement similar to IE
See ? Not so many differences. Madrid or Barcelona is in my opinion not a strong decision factor as well as the 10k price difference (I will get a loan anyway).
This post is not only meant to help me out in order to make the right decision. If you are applying to these programs, I would be happy to answer questions. If you are already admitted or currently enrolled, please share your thoughts.
16 Dec 2014, 09:45
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Hi Alagaleth,
Congratulations on your acceptances! I have been offered a place recently at IE's MiF as well. I agree with you that both programs are somewhat hard to differentiate. Although I havent applied to ESADE, ive researched the school and the program and Im also friends with a recent grad. My impression is that IE has a slight advantage in terms of placement and they really do seem to put a lot of effort in making the program top-notch. I believe both schools have a similar reputation and I couldnt say if one or another will give you an edge for landing a job in Switzerland, but ESADE's double degree option certainly wouldnt hurt. I also think that IE's curriculum is better suited for your interest in research.
Hope that helps!
Congratulations on your acceptances! I have been offered a place recently at IE's MiF as well. I agree with you that both programs are somewhat hard to differentiate. Although I havent applied to ESADE, ive researched the school and the program and Im also friends with a recent grad. My impression is that IE has a slight advantage in terms of placement and they really do seem to put a lot of effort in making the program top-notch. I believe both schools have a similar reputation and I couldnt say if one or another will give you an edge for landing a job in Switzerland, but ESADE's double degree option certainly wouldnt hurt. I also think that IE's curriculum is better suited for your interest in research.
Hope that helps!
17 Dec 2014, 01:21
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Hi
Thank you for stopping by and sharing your experience. I agree with you that IE curriculum suits me better. Also, there are two point regarding ESADE that cool me a bit. First, in Barcelona you speak Catalan not Spanish. So I guess it would be tough to improve my Spanish skills. And then, the double diploma is really appealing but far from certain (competition, the welcoming school has the final word).
I applied for the MSc Accounting and Finance at HSG two months ago mainly because it was one of the few MSc related to Finance that starts in Winter. They said they would accept my application if I scored a 680 before the deadline (on the website no GMAT is required though). So I withdrew my application.
It is now puzzling me because the admission officer I got the interview with for ESADE (great experience btw) told me I could not pursue a double diploma with a school I got rejected from. So I am wondering if I did not screw my chances for the double dilpoma with HSG (knowing that I withdrew my application, that is was a different program, and not the same academic session). What do you think ?
Did you accept IE's offer if I may ask ? And if not could you give me some advice on how to reject an offer from a school ?
Thank you again.
Thank you for stopping by and sharing your experience. I agree with you that IE curriculum suits me better. Also, there are two point regarding ESADE that cool me a bit. First, in Barcelona you speak Catalan not Spanish. So I guess it would be tough to improve my Spanish skills. And then, the double diploma is really appealing but far from certain (competition, the welcoming school has the final word).
I applied for the MSc Accounting and Finance at HSG two months ago mainly because it was one of the few MSc related to Finance that starts in Winter. They said they would accept my application if I scored a 680 before the deadline (on the website no GMAT is required though). So I withdrew my application.
It is now puzzling me because the admission officer I got the interview with for ESADE (great experience btw) told me I could not pursue a double diploma with a school I got rejected from. So I am wondering if I did not screw my chances for the double dilpoma with HSG (knowing that I withdrew my application, that is was a different program, and not the same academic session). What do you think ?
Did you accept IE's offer if I may ask ? And if not could you give me some advice on how to reject an offer from a school ?
Thank you again.
), so please, if you could say something about my profile, give any advice or opinion, anything would help at this moment. I did alot of research, inclusive here and other websites, foruns etc, but I do really want to share my specific case to meet your advices regarding my own profile and not others which seem to have some similarity with mine, and of course, do my first post here and join the community 
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cause I don't want to mess with the forum. 
