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Hi all!
I am currently in my second to last year of a joint BS/MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh with a CQPA of 3.79. I have two years of technical internships at Bayer MaterialScience, one year at GE Transportation, and two years active duty in the United States Army on my resume. After I complete my degree next spring, I am hoping to go to Europe for graduate school in a business related field (Business, International Business, Management, etc.), but as I began looking through admissions requirements, many of the programs require an undergraduate degree in business. The programs I've found that don't so far are:
M.Sc MTEC - ETH Zurich
M.Sc MTE - EPFL
M.Sc Production Science and Management - TU Graz
M.Sc International Business Economics and Management - KU Leuven
M.Sc Industrial Engineering and Management - Aalto University

I should note that I've only been considering programs in English, and also ones with relatively low tuition fees, seeing as I will be financing the degree myself. I have centered my search around German-speaking countries as I have taken several years of German language instruction and believe that developing my skills further would create additional value from this abroad experience.

Also, since looking through this forum, I have found that a number of posts advocate opting to take time to get work experience and pursue a true MBA as opposed to a fresher MBA or a Msc in Management. Because of my personal life, now seems like the best time for me to travel abroad and work toward an extra degree. Will a MSc in management still help me towards a career goal in corporate management of a larger based technology/production company?

If you are aware of any other degrees that fit what I'm looking for or have any thoughts/advice on the process please let me know!

(NOTE: Looking at international ranked programs at Mannheim and Cologne, they both list between 30-60 credits in Business Administration as application prerequisites. I know some schools offer programs which allow you to gain admittance to the program and begin taking these prerequisite programs at the prospective university before you start your official degree. In the event that a school does not offer or publicize this, will an application be immediately rejected? Unfortunately due to the structure of my current course load I will not be able to take enough Business Administration courses to meet their requirements before I graduate.

Also, although I know the Financial Times list is the ultimate reference for premier management programs, am I correct in assuming that any programs with EQUIS Accreditation from an internationally respected university(KU Leuven, ETH) will hold clout on a resume/CV? )
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None of the programs you list will advance your career in the US in the slightest. You'll be further ahead working after graduating. I have a 1year masters in business from a prestigious Italian school and its been worthless and even counter productive. I'm always happy to jump on a call if you're interested in a more in-depth explanation. Best
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Hi zpfisher,

There are some college seniors and fresher's MB programme where you can apply based on your current profile. For college seniors program I would suggest you to visit https://www.general-ed.com/mba-college-seniors-program

You may also gauge your chances of getting admission to top business school this year by trying this amazing tool https://bit.ly/1Iu9fP4. For free profile evaluation, feel free to send your resume at enquiry.genedu@gmail.com

Hope that helps.

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Hi all!
I am currently in my second to last year of a joint BS/MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh with a CQPA of 3.79. I have two years of technical internships at Bayer MaterialScience, one year at GE Transportation, and two years active duty in the United States Army on my resume. After I complete my degree next spring, I am hoping to go to Europe for graduate school in a business related field (Business, International Business, Management, etc.), but as I began looking through admissions requirements, many of the programs require an undergraduate degree in business. The programs I've found that don't so far are:
M.Sc MTEC - ETH Zurich
M.Sc MTE - EPFL
M.Sc Production Science and Management - TU Graz
M.Sc International Business Economics and Management - KU Leuven
M.Sc Industrial Engineering and Management - Aalto University

I should note that I've only been considering programs in English, and also ones with relatively low tuition fees, seeing as I will be financing the degree myself. I have centered my search around German-speaking countries as I have taken several years of German language instruction and believe that developing my skills further would create additional value from this abroad experience.

Also, since looking through this forum, I have found that a number of posts advocate opting to take time to get work experience and pursue a true MBA as opposed to a fresher MBA or a Msc in Management. Because of my personal life, now seems like the best time for me to travel abroad and work toward an extra degree. Will a MSc in management still help me towards a career goal in corporate management of a larger based technology/production company?

If you are aware of any other degrees that fit what I'm looking for or have any thoughts/advice on the process please let me know!

(NOTE: Looking at international ranked programs at Mannheim and Cologne, they both list between 30-60 credits in Business Administration as application prerequisites. I know some schools offer programs which allow you to gain admittance to the program and begin taking these prerequisite programs at the prospective university before you start your official degree. In the event that a school does not offer or publicize this, will an application be immediately rejected? Unfortunately due to the structure of my current course load I will not be able to take enough Business Administration courses to meet their requirements before I graduate.

Also, although I know the Financial Times list is the ultimate reference for premier management programs, am I correct in assuming that any programs with EQUIS Accreditation from an internationally respected university(KU Leuven, ETH) will hold clout on a resume/CV? )
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Hey there dude,
Well I have another idea for you that might be just as interesting as the others. If you feel like right NOW is the time for adventure, and you just want to go, it might be interesting for you to go to Germany as a language student, and once you speak German reasonably well apply to the university like every other German. The main advantage is that your Masters will then be FREE. Yep... I mean, well, you have to pay like 500 euros a semester, but not too shabby. Plus, if you get into a German program, it might facilitate your networking once you are there.

You COULD of course also go for a management program, and in that case, I'd say aim as high as your profile will allow you. (And not necessarily just in Germany, but Europe wide). Of course a school like INSEAD won't be cheap. But it's worth it.


I hope this helps!

Best,
Jon