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INSEAD MIM vs ESSEC MIM 06 Feb 2021, 23:24
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Hello Guys,

I have recently been admitted to the MIM at ESSEC and INSEAD. I'm having a hard time deciding between the two and I was hoping you guys could help me out.

A bit about myself:
I have recently graduated in mechanical engineering from India and am currently working in my family's automotive business. Going forward, I aspire to get into management consulting immediately after my masters and eventually venture into entrepreneurship or expand my family back in India.

Both of these programs seem like really good options but, of course, have their advantages and disadvantages.

For Eg. INSEAD's program is just 10 months and is very new. But INSEAD has one of the strongest brand names and is considered the go-to place for consulting. Furthermore, I love INSEAD's focus on developing a global perspective by studying across three continents during the course. On the other hand, ESSEC MIM is one of the oldest and most prestigious programs.

Since I am a fresher, I believe a two-year program such as ESSEC's will provide me more time to learn and prepare myself for the job market. However, since I also plan on returning to India eventually, I feel, INSEAD has an edge over ESSEC, as it can provide me better opportunities outside Europe in the longer run.

Do you guys have any advice/recommendations on choosing the right school (Excluding the financial aspect)?

I would highly welcome and appreciate your inputs :D

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INSEAD MIM vs ESSEC MIM 08 Feb 2021, 02:53
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Hello Guys,

I have recently been admitted to the MIM at ESSEC and INSEAD. I'm having a hard time deciding between the two and I was hoping you guys could help me out.

A bit about myself:
I have recently graduated in mechanical engineering from India and am currently working in my family's automotive business. Going forward, I aspire to get into management consulting immediately after my masters and eventually venture into entrepreneurship or expand my family back in India.

Both of these programs seem like really good options but, of course, have their advantages and disadvantages.

For Eg. INSEAD's program is just 10 months and is very new. But INSEAD has one of the strongest brand names and is considered the go-to place for consulting. Furthermore, I love INSEAD's focus on developing a global perspective by studying across three continents during the course. On the other hand, ESSEC MIM is one of the oldest and most prestigious programs.

Since I am a fresher, I believe a two-year program such as ESSEC's will provide me more time to learn and prepare myself for the job market. However, since I also plan on returning to India eventually, I feel, INSEAD has an edge over ESSEC, as it can provide me better opportunities outside Europe in the longer run.

Do you guys have any advice/recommendations on choosing the right school (Excluding the financial aspect)?

I would highly welcome and appreciate your inputs :D

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I think you've brought up some good points about the differences.

Just to double check, have you had any work experience/internships in management consulting? If you haven't, I think ESSEC might be the better choice as a two-year program gives you more time for internships. And with a few internships, you could probably secure a full-time role in Europe for a few years before moving back to India. I'm not familiar with the job market in India, but I would assume that work experience at a good management consulting firm in Paris/London would be viewed positively by companies in India. I may be wrong on this.

You're right that INSEAD has really reputable branding. But since the MiM is new, it is difficult to say how good the branding would be in the long-run.

Either way, you're in a good position with offers from two top universities. Hope it works out for you!
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INSEAD MIM vs ESSEC MIM 08 Feb 2021, 18:50
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Hello Guys,

I have recently been admitted to the MIM at ESSEC and INSEAD. I'm having a hard time deciding between the two and I was hoping you guys could help me out.

A bit about myself:
I have recently graduated in mechanical engineering from India and am currently working in my family's automotive business. Going forward, I aspire to get into management consulting immediately after my masters and eventually venture into entrepreneurship or expand my family back in India.

Both of these programs seem like really good options but, of course, have their advantages and disadvantages.

For Eg. INSEAD's program is just 10 months and is very new. But INSEAD has one of the strongest brand names and is considered the go-to place for consulting. Furthermore, I love INSEAD's focus on developing a global perspective by studying across three continents during the course. On the other hand, ESSEC MIM is one of the oldest and most prestigious programs.

Since I am a fresher, I believe a two-year program such as ESSEC's will provide me more time to learn and prepare myself for the job market. However, since I also plan on returning to India eventually, I feel, INSEAD has an edge over ESSEC, as it can provide me better opportunities outside Europe in the longer run.

Do you guys have any advice/recommendations on choosing the right school (Excluding the financial aspect)?

I would highly welcome and appreciate your inputs :D

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I think you've brought up some good points about the differences.

Just to double check, have you had any work experience/internships in management consulting? If you haven't, I think ESSEC might be the better choice as a two-year program gives you more time for internships. And with a few internships, you could probably secure a full-time role in Europe for a few years before moving back to India. I'm not familiar with the job market in India, but I would assume that work experience at a good management consulting firm in Paris/London would be viewed positively by companies in India. I may be wrong on this.

You're right that INSEAD has really reputable branding. But since the MiM is new, it is difficult to say how good the branding would be in the long-run.

Either way, you're in a good position with offers from two top universities. Hope it works out for you!
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Hello,
Thank you very much for your reply. Yes, I don't have any previous work experience in management consulting.

Your views about ESSEC completely make sense to me and ESSEC seems like a more suitable program for me.

However, INSEAD also has an integrated 4-6 months internship which would help me get into management consulting. So the decision still remains a tough one.
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FYI, both these schools are presenting in Master's Spotlight. If you have any final questions to them before making a decision, join us

ESSEC is presenting on Feb 9th at 9 AM Pacific


INSEAD is presenting on Feb 10th at 9 AM Pacific


INSEAD is also doing private Zoom sessions. More details at the following link https://gmatclub.com/forum/sign-up-for- ... l#p2714038
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INSEAD MIM vs ESSEC MIM 30 Jan 2022, 10:21
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Hello Guys,

I have recently been admitted to the MIM at ESSEC and INSEAD. I'm having a hard time deciding between the two and I was hoping you guys could help me out.

A bit about myself:
I have recently graduated in mechanical engineering from India and am currently working in my family's automotive business. Going forward, I aspire to get into management consulting immediately after my masters and eventually venture into entrepreneurship or expand my family back in India.

Both of these programs seem like really good options but, of course, have their advantages and disadvantages.

For Eg. INSEAD's program is just 10 months and is very new. But INSEAD has one of the strongest brand names and is considered the go-to place for consulting. Furthermore, I love INSEAD's focus on developing a global perspective by studying across three continents during the course. On the other hand, ESSEC MIM is one of the oldest and most prestigious programs.

Since I am a fresher, I believe a two-year program such as ESSEC's will provide me more time to learn and prepare myself for the job market. However, since I also plan on returning to India eventually, I feel, INSEAD has an edge over ESSEC, as it can provide me better opportunities outside Europe in the longer run.

Do you guys have any advice/recommendations on choosing the right school (Excluding the financial aspect)?

I would highly welcome and appreciate your inputs :D

Posted from my mobile device

I think you've brought up some good points about the differences.

Just to double check, have you had any work experience/internships in management consulting? If you haven't, I think ESSEC might be the better choice as a two-year program gives you more time for internships. And with a few internships, you could probably secure a full-time role in Europe for a few years before moving back to India. I'm not familiar with the job market in India, but I would assume that work experience at a good management consulting firm in Paris/London would be viewed positively by companies in India. I may be wrong on this.

You're right that INSEAD has really reputable branding. But since the MiM is new, it is difficult to say how good the branding would be in the long-run.

Either way, you're in a good position with offers from two top universities. Hope it works out for you!

Hello,
Thank you very much for your reply. Yes, I don't have any previous work experience in management consulting.

Your views about ESSEC completely make sense to me and ESSEC seems like a more suitable program for me.

However, INSEAD also has an integrated 4-6 months internship which would help me get into management consulting. So the decision still remains a tough one.
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What did you end up choosing?