LBS MiM vs HEC MiM

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Hi all...

I have been offered an MiM at HEC and LBS so... a nice decision to have but a tough one. I'm aware this is a well-versed topic, and that HEC nudges out LBS in FT rankings, yadda yadda, but I have spoken to 4 or 5 people that know business schools and they say, "take LBS it has a better global reputation and you're gonna meet many people who don't know what an MiM is". I'm British (no visa issues...) and would like to end up in PE, probably via M&A advisory/Strategy. Any thoughts on this? Tight turn around for my decision... by Tuesday 12th.

Many thanks

Narenn · Answer

I am afraid no one has responded to your request yet. Calling  ARLeeConsulting  for help. Hope he would help resolve your dilemma.

privacy78 · Answer

Thanks

Sajjad1994 · Answer

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ARLeeConsulting · Answer

Thank you  Narenn  for requesting our help.

Hi  privacy78 . Congrats on both acceptances. I'm not sure if my post comes too late, but just in case, I would not make a decision based purely on rankings but based on your target geography. If your idea is to find an M&A advisory role in UK to eventually transition into PE, it would probably make sense to go with LBS. However, if you plan to land a job in continental Europe, it would probably make more sense to go with HEC, more so if you target countries such as France, Switzerland, Belgium... but most roles will probably require fluency in the local language.

I hope this helps.

Warm regards
Alex

Narenn · Answer

Thank you, Alex! Appreciate your timely advice.

Amogh223 · Answer

Privacy 78 can you please share your profile and GMAT score ??

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privacy78 · Answer

Not too late... thanks very much ARLee... given I already have fluency in French I could always switch if I find an exciting opportunity. Geopolitical concerns have led me to think that the UK would be the best place to initially build my reputation. Thanks very much

MiMEssay · Answer

First of all congratulations for having received admits from top MiM schools like HEC and LBS.

While you are aware that HEC ranks out LBS in FT rankings, the choice between the two totally depends on your goals and budget. However, there are a couple of factors that you should consider before making a decision. So, to give you an idea of both the schools, here is an overview:

HEC’s MiM program is 18-month long with an option of a gap year while LBS offers MiM program for a duration of 12-months which means you will be able to graduate sooner via LBS. However, at HEC you can have more time to hone up your knowledge which can benefit you later.
Post HEC program, if you are looking to end up in PE roles, you need to be fluent in French. At LBS, of course English is the first language so that will not be a problem for you. 
Also, both the schools have excellent post-graduate opportunities. Both HEC and LBS have a placement rate of 96%. The average salary offered at HEC is 63,000 Euros while LBS offers an average salary of £42,183.

So, both the schools are good options and taking an admit in either is a pretty good investment and no matter what option you choose, it will definitely add value to your profile.

On a personal note, if you are open to learning French I would recommend HEC as the school enjoys a Harvard-like status for its MiM program. But if you are not open to learning French upto a B2 level of proficiency, LBS is the way to go.

LBS MiM vs HEC MiM

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