UCD MSC MANAGEMENT HELP

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Hi guys I recently received an admit to the Msc Management (normal one) at ucd Smurfit school. At the same tine I already have a place at Edhec mim program. I def love both but which economy is better in terms of job prospects for a non eu citizen? UCD def will be the best in Ireland? Any suggestions

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Nikhil · Answer

yashikaaggarwal

Would you be able to comment here on know someone who can comment on this choice?

yashikaaggarwal · Answer

Well, First of all congratulations.

Secondly, Paris and Dublin, both are great city but when comparing the pros and cons of both colleges, let's consider information on both. 
1) Accreditation - Both are triple accredited
2) Ranking - In QS EDHEC is at higher rank, in FT UCD is at higher rank.
3) Cost -> EDHEC - 43000€ (2-3 year degree+Cost of living) vs UCD - 19900€ (1year degree)
4) Job Market - Well, if you get placed in Paris, nothing is better than that, but having French fluency is required. Believe it or not, you will be needing it, especially in consultancy role. also, Paris is one of the expensive city to live in so disposable income after tax or rent might be an issue(Believe me I am well versed with Countries' stats through Wikipedia now). If French and cost is not a problem, than having job in Paris is like a dream come true! Why? Because Paris is one of the leading business hub and you can enter into any niche you want.

On other hand,
Ireland is known for Consulting, IT and Pharmaceutical companies, so if you are well versed with these fields or is going to work in one, you can expect a good time in Ireland (Better ranked in World Economy And overall GDP) less expensive than Paris, ENGLISH language is widely spoken so learning another language won't be a problem.

So no such Extensive difference they both have, but if you ask my opinion, go for the city you can find job in the niche you are looking forward for a career. Because at the end, career is the thing you will be seeking. I don't know which niche you are from or where you want to work, but look for job market and ROI over rest. 
And do tell which school you will end up taking.
Good luck.

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Andyfromtheblock · Answer

Andyfromtheblock · Answer

Thanks Yashika for your inputs do you think Ireland is better for a fresh career ?

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yashikaaggarwal · Answer

Andy, like I said, I don't know your interest or job niche you will be choosing post grad. If you are interested in technology niche, you should apply for Ireland, but if is seeking career in other niche and market, you might have to consider going France. 
It's not like you won't get job in Dublin for other niche, but getting job in tech field is easy in Ireland as compare to rest.

Andyfromtheblock · Answer

Hi Yashika yes I actually would love to work in marketing and retail. I am not confused about that but def since ucd is the best in Ireland vs edhec which is in the top 4 in france would it make a big impact on job prospects in each country

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yashikaaggarwal · Answer

I can't really just say one is good over other, but if given choice, I would have selected FRANCE over Ireland. Why? Because France is itself a marketing and retail hub, so many brands to market, so many industries to choose among. 
If cost doesn't matter. Because the difference between 43k€ and 20k€ is way much. You should go ahead with EDHEC.
But if it does, you can go ahead with Dublin University.
You can get marketing job in tech industry in Dublin market, it won't be a hard task. Plus, Ireland is work visa and human friendly too. So it's a win-win.

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