LBS vs St Gallen Master in Management

Hey guys,

I've recently been admitted to both St Gallen's SIM and LBS's MiM, and I'm a bit undecided on which to choose.

To give some background, I'm Italian and I've just finished undergrad at Bocconi (int. econ and finance). Have lots of international experience but not much professional. I don't have a precise career goal yet, although I'm leaning more towards MBB over IB, and would like to first do some more internships (including one in the next few months) to try out different areas and improve my profile.

These are my views as of now:

LBS pros:
- great global reputation and brand, possibly stronger student profiles
- stronger network in general and in Italy too
- London location
- like the courses a bit more

LBS cons:
- biggest one: 1 year program (extendable a few months): not in a mad rush to start work, and would like to go for some more internships
-more expensive (45k GBP)

St Gallen pros:
- longer program so more time for internships
- small, tight knit group
- great prospects in DACH
- lower tuition (13k CHF), but one year more of living expenses

St Gallen cons:
- biggest one: don't speak German
- overall seems slightly less strong than LBS?

Right now I'm tilting towards LBS, but what would your opinions be?

Thank you!!!

LBS course definitely must be high ranking than St Gallen also do comparison of jobs for both colleges..
Imo LBS is any day better

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Congratulations on your admits!

I think the question is not only about German but also where you will be recruiting. Are there opportunities in Switzerland? I where will you look for a job afterwards?

I would consider that side.

About internships, sounds like you have a few already and having 2 or 4 is not going to really make a lot of diff. Would you rather 4 old Fiats or 1 new Ferrari? I would say try to get a really strong internship - that’s all it takes! Just 1 😇

PS. I think LBS is a solid choice. An extra year of not making income and high living costs will more than offset LBS cost.

PPS. With LBS Play time is over 😂 it gets pretty serious now. You will have to start recruiting immediately as you start the program or better, even before. 😬

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The recruiting question is definitely a big one for me, and my main concern is that not knowing German will not help for recruiting for ib/mbb in the DACH area where St Gallen is strongest.

Will definitely keep in mind the early recruiting start. Thank you for the input:)

Both St. Gallen and LBS are well-regarded business schools, and both programs have their pros and cons. Your decision may depend on your career goals, personal preferences, and financial situation.

LBS is a one-year program, which could mean that you will have less time to explore your interests and pursue internships. However, LBS has a great global reputation and a strong alumni network, which could be beneficial for your career prospects. On the other hand, St. Gallen is a longer program, giving you more time for internships and potentially more time to explore different areas of interest. St. Gallen is also known for its strong connections in the DACH region, which could be an advantage if you are interested in working in that area.

Location may also play a role in your decision. LBS is located in London, which is a hub for finance and consulting. St. Gallen is located in Switzerland, which has a strong economy and is home to many international companies.

Ultimately, you should consider your personal preferences and career goals, as well as your financial situation, when making your decision. You may also want to reach out to current students or alumni from both programs to get their perspectives.