NEW HERE? LEARN MORE
closeclose
Last visit was: 28 Apr 2024, 13:50 It is currently 28 Apr 2024, 13:50
Decision Tracker
My Rewards
New posts
New comers' posts

Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel

University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake

   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   
avatar
ronnie987
Manager
Manager
Joined: 28 Dec 2009
Status:GRE- 800Q
Posts: 84
Own Kudos [?]: 3 [0]
Given Kudos: 1
Concentration: Economics
Schools:Delhi University
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   07 Jun 2012, 02:09
MrEmmeBi wrote:
ronnie987 wrote:
MrEmmeBi wrote:
Guys, have you seen the structure of the course?

I honestly can't understand how many exams are we supposed to take..If we have to get 90 credits, subtracting the 15 credits of the core subjects and 18 for the thesis, that would leave 57 credits..and since every elective is 4 or 2 credits, that would mean a huge number of exams for two semesters..Where am I going wrong?! :roll:

And what about the bidding process?Have you heard about it?


Ideally, you should aim to complete 30 credits per semester. Therefore, in the first semester you study 15 credits of optional courses alongwith 15 credits of compulsory courses. In the last semester, you write your thesis along with 12 credits for courses. Usually, students graduate in 2years as they are also required to complete a few supplementary courses.
HSG requires intensive study and one should not compare it with the workload of masters degrees in UK.

Yeah, but with electives being worth a maximum of 4 credits (some are worth only 2) you'd have to take 8 exams in a semester :roll:
I'm not comparing it with UK university, I come from Bocconi and here we're used to study quite a lot, but 8 exams in a semester..Unless they're easy to take, because 8 of the exams I've been used to would kill you :-D


Yes, if you wish to complete 30 credits a semester, you'll have to pass minimum 7-8 courses. One of my friends, pursuing MEcon at HSG, is having a very hard time dealing with the course load. He also revealed that courses offering 2 credits would also demand enormous amount of effort and dedication.
avatar
MrEmmeBi
Intern
Intern
Joined: 15 Apr 2012
Posts: 29
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   07 Jun 2012, 06:28
So, you're saying we have to take 20 exams in three semesters + Thesis? :?
I didn't mean to go to St Gallen to have some vacations, but I didn't know it was going to be like this..
avatar
MrEmmeBi
Intern
Intern
Joined: 15 Apr 2012
Posts: 29
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   07 Jun 2012, 06:32
And I think we're not even allowed to take electives during the first semester, since on the website it says that electives are to be taken during the second and third semester..This would further increase the number of exams to be taken during the second and third semester!There's got to be something wrong in my count..
avatar
ronnie987
Manager
Manager
Joined: 28 Dec 2009
Status:GRE- 800Q
Posts: 84
Own Kudos [?]: 3 [0]
Given Kudos: 1
Concentration: Economics
Schools:Delhi University
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   07 Jun 2012, 06:51
MrEmmeBi wrote:
And I think we're not even allowed to take electives during the first semester, since on the website it says that electives are to be taken during the second and third semester..This would further increase the number of exams to be taken during the second and third semester!There's got to be something wrong in my count..

As far as i know, one is allowed to study optionals in the first semester( otherwise there will be no bidding for first semester students).
avatar
sk8e
Manager
Manager
Joined: 22 Jan 2012
Posts: 56
Own Kudos [?]: 3 [0]
Given Kudos: 1
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V38
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   08 Jun 2012, 02:28
I don't know about MBF, but a friend who's a current SIM student mentioned that it's a lot easier at HSG compared to Cambridge where he finished his bachelor's degree.

By the way, when are you guys planning to book housing?

Posted from my mobile device
avatar
MrEmmeBi
Intern
Intern
Joined: 15 Apr 2012
Posts: 29
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   08 Jun 2012, 02:33
I hope we're allowed to take electives during the first semester, although I think letting international students bid for exams in August while they don't even know what bidding is, is pretty stupid..
I have to graduate first, and then I'll be looking for housing, next month probably..

By the way, what is the next step?I mean, do we have to fill some kind of form online/pay the fee for the first semester by a certain deadline?
avatar
ronnie987
Manager
Manager
Joined: 28 Dec 2009
Status:GRE- 800Q
Posts: 84
Own Kudos [?]: 3 [0]
Given Kudos: 1
Concentration: Economics
Schools:Delhi University
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 08 Jun 2012, 22:27
sk8e wrote:
I don't know about MBF, but a friend who's a current SIM student mentioned that it's a lot easier at HSG compared to Cambridge where he finished his bachelor's degree.

By the way, when are you guys planning to book housing?

Posted from my mobile device

Hey sk8e,
Wassup with your SIM application?
I don't have a place as of yet, planning to search from next month.

Originally posted by ronnie987 on 08 Jun 2012, 03:50.
Last edited by ronnie987 on 08 Jun 2012, 22:27, edited 1 time in total.
avatar
pradeepskunwar
Manager
Manager
Joined: 27 May 2010
Posts: 54
Own Kudos [?]: 8 [0]
Given Kudos: 13
 Q49  V35 GMAT 2: 720  Q49  V39
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   08 Jun 2012, 04:17
MrEmmeBi wrote:
I hope we're allowed to take electives during the first semester, although I think letting international students bid for exams in August while they don't even know what bidding is, is pretty stupid..
I have to graduate first, and then I'll be looking for housing, next month probably..

By the way, what is the next step?I mean, do we have to fill some kind of form online/pay the fee for the first semester by a certain deadline?


@MrEmmeBi - Next step would be to pay the tuition for first semester. Note that you won't be able to bid for subjects if you don't pay tuition on time, the billing process at the HSG seems very slow so I'd suggest paying the fees as soon as you can.

Cheers!
Pradeep
avatar
MrEmmeBi
Intern
Intern
Joined: 15 Apr 2012
Posts: 29
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   08 Jun 2012, 06:03
pradeepskunwar wrote:
MrEmmeBi wrote:
I hope we're allowed to take electives during the first semester, although I think letting international students bid for exams in August while they don't even know what bidding is, is pretty stupid..
I have to graduate first, and then I'll be looking for housing, next month probably..

By the way, what is the next step?I mean, do we have to fill some kind of form online/pay the fee for the first semester by a certain deadline?


@MrEmmeBi - Next step would be to pay the tuition for first semester. Note that you won't be able to bid for subjects if you don't pay tuition on time, the billing process at the HSG seems very slow so I'd suggest paying the fees as soon as you can.

Cheers!
Pradeep


Yeah, but when is the deadline, how much do I have to pay and how? :-D
Is there anywhere I can read all of these info?
Thanks
avatar
sk8e
Manager
Manager
Joined: 22 Jan 2012
Posts: 56
Own Kudos [?]: 3 [0]
Given Kudos: 1
GMAT 1: 710 Q48 V38
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   09 Jun 2012, 00:21
ronnie987 wrote:
sk8e wrote:
I don't know about MBF, but a friend who's a current SIM student mentioned that it's a lot easier at HSG compared to Cambridge where he finished his bachelor's degree.

By the way, when are you guys planning to book housing?

Posted from my mobile device

Hey sk8e,
Wassup with your SIM application?
I don't have a place as of yet, planning to search from next month.


Hi ronnie

My case is quite strange. For two days I had a status of nicht zugelassen, but later it changed to zugelassen mit Vorbehalt. Now I am sure that I have made it due to some other reasons, however, I'am still waiting for the letter.

Posted from my mobile device
avatar
ronnie987
Manager
Manager
Joined: 28 Dec 2009
Status:GRE- 800Q
Posts: 84
Own Kudos [?]: 3 [0]
Given Kudos: 1
Concentration: Economics
Schools:Delhi University
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   09 Jun 2012, 02:28
sk8e wrote:
ronnie987 wrote:
sk8e wrote:
I don't know about MBF, but a friend who's a current SIM student mentioned that it's a lot easier at HSG compared to Cambridge where he finished his bachelor's degree.

By the way, when are you guys planning to book housing?

Posted from my mobile device

Hey sk8e,
Wassup with your SIM application?
I don't have a place as of yet, planning to search from next month.


Hi ronnie

My case is quite strange. For two days I had a status of nicht zugelassen, but later it changed to zugelassen mit Vorbehalt. Now I am sure that I have made it due to some other reasons, however, I'am still waiting for the letter.

Posted from my mobile device


@sk8e,
In my opinion, you are through. It seems adcom changed its mind after 2 days.
I have been admitted on 1st May and I'm still awaiting the admission letter through post. But I have received the electronic confirmation. I hope that you don't have to wait this long for the letter.
avatar
sidd90x
Intern
Intern
Joined: 20 Aug 2011
Posts: 2
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   09 Jun 2012, 03:15
@ronnie...this might be a really stupid question but how did you figure out what supplementary courses you've been assigned. I've only gotten an admissions letter through email but it didnt mention any supplementary courses. where on the service portal website are we supposed to go?

thanks
avatar
ronnie987
Manager
Manager
Joined: 28 Dec 2009
Status:GRE- 800Q
Posts: 84
Own Kudos [?]: 3 [0]
Given Kudos: 1
Concentration: Economics
Schools:Delhi University
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   09 Jun 2012, 05:09
sidd90x wrote:
@ronnie...this might be a really stupid question but how did you figure out what supplementary courses you've been assigned. I've only gotten an admissions letter through email but it didnt mention any supplementary courses. where on the service portal website are we supposed to go?

thanks

You don't have to figure it out. It's mentioned in a letter you get along with your admission letter. If you haven't received it, you will get it very soon. (Maybe adcom has not yet ascertained the number of supplementary courses you have to complete)
avatar
MrEmmeBi
Intern
Intern
Joined: 15 Apr 2012
Posts: 29
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   09 Jun 2012, 08:37
Guys, I need some help with the German language, since I can't understand what documents I have to submit by the end of August..
In the Service Portal I can see I have to sumbit the following:
-Reifezeugnis im Original: Matura bzw. anderer Zulassungsausweis.. Is it the high school leaving certificate?
-Ausstehende Noten: no idea here
-Erworbener Abschluss im Original: degree certificate?
-Erworbener Abschluss in Kopie: copy of the degree certificate? :D

Thanks for your help
avatar
Ivan91
Senior Manager
Senior Manager
Joined: 26 Jul 2010
Posts: 294
Own Kudos [?]: 154 [0]
Given Kudos: 41
Location: European union
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   09 Jun 2012, 09:13
Guys, I ve heard about that new website duolingo and all the hype going on about it. I am thinking about starting learning some basic German. Think should be useful ?
avatar
pradeepskunwar
Manager
Manager
Joined: 27 May 2010
Posts: 54
Own Kudos [?]: 8 [0]
Given Kudos: 13
 Q49  V35 GMAT 2: 720  Q49  V39
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   10 Jun 2012, 01:06
MrEmmeBi wrote:
Guys, I need some help with the German language, since I can't understand what documents I have to submit by the end of August..
In the Service Portal I can see I have to sumbit the following:
-Reifezeugnis im Original: Matura bzw. anderer Zulassungsausweis.. Is it the high school leaving certificate?
-Ausstehende Noten: no idea here
-Erworbener Abschluss im Original: degree certificate?
-Erworbener Abschluss in Kopie: copy of the degree certificate? :D

Thanks for your help

@mREmmeBi - try this link: https://serviceportal.unisg.ch/Download ... Status.pdf
avatar
pradeepskunwar
Manager
Manager
Joined: 27 May 2010
Posts: 54
Own Kudos [?]: 8 [0]
Given Kudos: 13
 Q49  V35 GMAT 2: 720  Q49  V39
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   10 Jun 2012, 01:09
MrEmmeBi wrote:
pradeepskunwar wrote:
MrEmmeBi wrote:
I hope we're allowed to take electives during the first semester, although I think letting international students bid for exams in August while they don't even know what bidding is, is pretty stupid..
I have to graduate first, and then I'll be looking for housing, next month probably..

By the way, what is the next step?I mean, do we have to fill some kind of form online/pay the fee for the first semester by a certain deadline?


@MrEmmeBi - Next step would be to pay the tuition for first semester. Note that you won't be able to bid for subjects if you don't pay tuition on time, the billing process at the HSG seems very slow so I'd suggest paying the fees as soon as you can.

Cheers!
Pradeep


Yeah, but when is the deadline, how much do I have to pay and how? :-D
Is there anywhere I can read all of these info?
Thanks


@MrEmmeBi- You must have received an invoice along with your admission letter. That invoice has all the details you need i.e. deadline/amount/mode of payment etc.
avatar
Ivan91
Senior Manager
Senior Manager
Joined: 26 Jul 2010
Posts: 294
Own Kudos [?]: 154 [0]
Given Kudos: 41
Location: European union
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   10 Jun 2012, 13:48
Guys, do you know how their GPA points are distributed according to the U.S 0-4.00 scale GPA ?
avatar
MrEmmeBi
Intern
Intern
Joined: 15 Apr 2012
Posts: 29
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   11 Jun 2012, 07:43
pradeepskunwar wrote:
MrEmmeBi wrote:
pradeepskunwar wrote:

@MrEmmeBi - Next step would be to pay the tuition for first semester. Note that you won't be able to bid for subjects if you don't pay tuition on time, the billing process at the HSG seems very slow so I'd suggest paying the fees as soon as you can.

Cheers!
Pradeep


Yeah, but when is the deadline, how much do I have to pay and how? :-D
Is there anywhere I can read all of these info?
Thanks


@MrEmmeBi- You must have received an invoice along with your admission letter. That invoice has all the details you need i.e. deadline/amount/mode of payment etc.



Problem is I haven't received it!I have just received the admission letter without any other info..
avatar
MrEmmeBi
Intern
Intern
Joined: 15 Apr 2012
Posts: 29
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink] New post   11 Jun 2012, 07:59
pradeepskunwar wrote:
MrEmmeBi wrote:
Guys, I need some help with the German language, since I can't understand what documents I have to submit by the end of August..
In the Service Portal I can see I have to sumbit the following:
-Reifezeugnis im Original: Matura bzw. anderer Zulassungsausweis.. Is it the high school leaving certificate?
-Ausstehende Noten: no idea here
-Erworbener Abschluss im Original: degree certificate?
-Erworbener Abschluss in Kopie: copy of the degree certificate? :D

Thanks for your help

@mREmmeBi - try this link: https://serviceportal.unisg.ch/Download ... Status.pdf


Thanks for the link!

What does Grades still outstanding mean? :\
GMAT Club Bot
gmatclubot
Re: University of St.Gallen (HSG) MBF 2012 intake [#permalink]
11 Jun 2012, 07:59
   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   
Moderators:
GMATNinja
GMAT Club Verbal Expert
6923 posts
GMATNinjaTwo
GMAT Club Verbal Expert
238 posts

Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group | Emoji artwork provided by EmojiOne
Main navigation
GMAT Resources
Partners
MBA Resources
www.gmac.com|www.mba.com | | GMAT Club Rules | Terms and Conditions