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08 Apr 2020, 21:25
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Hi everyone,
I would like to seek your precious insights about joining the MIT Sloan Fellows MBA program vs. INSEAD MBA program (J-term)
I saw some posts here and there about MIT vs INSEAD but did not see any comparison between specific programs in each school.
My profile:
- European citizen
- Married
- Mid-career professional in my early 30's, a bit too old for a "normal" MBA, bit too young for an Executive MBA.
Education:
Master in Civil Engineering in a modest university (relatively well-known in France but not so much worldwide)
Working experience:
- 5 years in the construction industry in France,
- 4 years in consulting and banking industry in Asia (Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong)
- Current salary in the low range for a mid-career professional: USD 90k
Post MBA goals:
Consulting in Energy/Infrastructure practice at MBB or
Investment at Development Finance Institution (e.g. World Bank) or
full shift to Data Science/Business Analytics-related jobs (it's broad I know, I need to refine it) in a Tech company
My opinion:
My heart is leaning towards MIT. MIT's reputation is amazing and as an engineer, it is a dream school.
The Sloan Fellows program seems to be a great fit for my profile.
Being able to take electives in other departments of MIT is great.
The possibility to join a cohort of global executives is invaluable (alumnis having senior management positions in Fortune 500 companies)
I would be keen to start a career in US (Sloan program is STEM so that's perfect but would be open to work in any location).
My concerns about MIT:
No summer internship so not sure if I can move to another industry
No proper job placement services
More costly (MIT= USD 135k vs INSEAD/LBS = USD 100k) - Not sure about ROI compared to INSEAD
Not sure about MIT's network outside US
Worried about taking USD 135k loan in this environment (recession starting etc...)
Thanks everyone for your precious help!
I would like to seek your precious insights about joining the MIT Sloan Fellows MBA program vs. INSEAD MBA program (J-term)
I saw some posts here and there about MIT vs INSEAD but did not see any comparison between specific programs in each school.
My profile:
- European citizen
- Married
- Mid-career professional in my early 30's, a bit too old for a "normal" MBA, bit too young for an Executive MBA.
Education:
Master in Civil Engineering in a modest university (relatively well-known in France but not so much worldwide)
Working experience:
- 5 years in the construction industry in France,
- 4 years in consulting and banking industry in Asia (Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong)
- Current salary in the low range for a mid-career professional: USD 90k
Post MBA goals:
Consulting in Energy/Infrastructure practice at MBB or
Investment at Development Finance Institution (e.g. World Bank) or
full shift to Data Science/Business Analytics-related jobs (it's broad I know, I need to refine it) in a Tech company
My opinion:
My heart is leaning towards MIT. MIT's reputation is amazing and as an engineer, it is a dream school.
The Sloan Fellows program seems to be a great fit for my profile.
Being able to take electives in other departments of MIT is great.
The possibility to join a cohort of global executives is invaluable (alumnis having senior management positions in Fortune 500 companies)
I would be keen to start a career in US (Sloan program is STEM so that's perfect but would be open to work in any location).
My concerns about MIT:
No summer internship so not sure if I can move to another industry
No proper job placement services
More costly (MIT= USD 135k vs INSEAD/LBS = USD 100k) - Not sure about ROI compared to INSEAD
Not sure about MIT's network outside US
Worried about taking USD 135k loan in this environment (recession starting etc...)
Thanks everyone for your precious help!
09 Apr 2020, 00:11
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Congratulations on your admits!
I know your heart is with MIT but the logic seems to point towards INSEAD with your experience and goals.... at the same time if you would like to be based in the US, Sloan is the best option (only option really) and the STEM helps quite a bit. I am hoping perhaps someone can comment on how consulting recruiting works and what one can expect....
I know your heart is with MIT but the logic seems to point towards INSEAD with your experience and goals.... at the same time if you would like to be based in the US, Sloan is the best option (only option really) and the STEM helps quite a bit. I am hoping perhaps someone can comment on how consulting recruiting works and what one can expect....
09 Apr 2020, 03:18
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Thanks for your reply!
Stupid question: If I decide to do a summer internship after graduating from MIT (Sloan Fellows graduate end of May) in order to shift to another industry, will I be authorized to do so? Is it common to see people doing an internship post MBA to join their preferred company/industry?
Do you think I will struggle to find a job in US next year (likely in the midst of a recession)? or the MIT degree/alumni network carries so much weight that I should not be worried.
Thanks for your time,
Stupid question: If I decide to do a summer internship after graduating from MIT (Sloan Fellows graduate end of May) in order to shift to another industry, will I be authorized to do so? Is it common to see people doing an internship post MBA to join their preferred company/industry?
Do you think I will struggle to find a job in US next year (likely in the midst of a recession)? or the MIT degree/alumni network carries so much weight that I should not be worried.
Thanks for your time,
