MIM - Bocconi or HEC

Question

Hi, i got a problem: I was accepted for both, HEC and Bocconi for the MIM program and I have no Idee which one to take

I know that both are great institutions and that both help me to get into Private Equity. Both offer a 2 year program and both have a good curriculum. Any ideas which one to choose? Thanks and best regards, tobi

mooncakes · Answer

What's cheaper?
Where would you rather live?
What languages do you speak?

I'd go for HEC personally, but that's because I don't speak French or Italian and don't really have a preference between France and Italy (neither are my place). HEC is better in reputation, though I'm not sure if there's any major difference with placements.

Perhaps the most distinguishing factor is that HEC is located on a campus outside of France, which I very much like. Everyone lives in dorms, unless they choose to live outside, of course. Bocconi is in Milan. Another big university in a big city. Student life probably suffers from that, but on the other hand there's more stuff to do in the city.

tschinder · Answer

They both cost the same
I think both, Paris and Milan are great cities
I speak a bit of italian and would like to improve it.

I dont really mind being outside of paris or in milan, its more about which of the programs is better.

What do you think about cems at bocconi?

mooncakes · Answer

It's hard to categorize programs as 'better', as much as people here are obsessed with doing so.
It depends on what  you  want afterwards.
If you're talking solely how good is the teaching (which people are rarely), I would just ask the schools to put you in touch with alumni or something.

International reputation wise, HEC.

tschinder · Answer

Thank you all for the help!

I have some more questions, maybe someone can kindly help me!

At first sight, it seems that there are so many courses in the M1 year at HEC (15 in total). Is this even doable? I mean if you consider that the exam period is only a week or so... Do I have to expect to have several exams at one day??

Does someone know how hard/easy it is to get access to a Double Degree/Exchange program with Bocconi at HEC?

Is it easy to get an single accommodation at HEC?

Thank you so much guys!!

kcmb01 · Answer

I was in the same position, got admitted for both, went to HEC.
Courses are okay, it is feasible. Maximum two exams per day.
I did double degree, but not with bocconi. So dunno how easy/hard it is to get in.
Accommodation is, for foreigners, very easy to get.

tschinder · Answer

Hi guys, can you tell me something about the french course that is offered in advance of the courses. Would you recommend to go there? I dont speak french, but I don't know oif the 10 days course will change a lot.

What would you say? Thanks for your help!

What would you say? Thanks for your help!

MIM - Bocconi or HEC

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