LBS VS HEC Paris [MIM]

Question

Which one would you recommend?
I want to work for at least 5 yrs and then apply for Ivy League MBA.
I am from India and comfortable learning french if I HAVE to, but would prefer to work in english speaking countries. 
Which Institute would help my application for MBA?

admitStreet · Answer

kawasaki2000 - Both are great programs. Here are some key differences: 1. Duration: LBS MiM is 12-16 months, whereas the HEC MiM is longer i.e. 18-24 months with optionality for an additional gap year (for internships etc.). 2. Post-MiM Career paths: LBS MiM has a high % of class placed in consulting (48%), followed by Financial Services (26%) and Tech (16%). For HEC MiM, the split is more diversified: consulting (23%), Finance & Accounting (28%), General Management (22%) among others. Geographically, LBS MiM placed in UK (60%), followed by Asia (17%) and EU (14%). HEC MiM placed in France (57%), rest of EU (16%) and UK (16%) among others. While learning French certainly helps, there are other English-friendly geographies as well. These are based on 2022/ 2023 employment reports. Depending on your career goals and geographic preferences, one program could fit better than the other. 3. Curriculum/ Alum: Due to the difference in duration and focus areas, the courses/ electives list are different. Speaking to alum can also help you guage the culture/ vibe, which is an important factor given that you'll be spending time/ capital on an important decision. Brand-wise (this is subjective to an extent though), HEC is more recognized for its MiM, given it's high ranking in FT etc. For a detailed analysis of the two programs, you could check out: HEC Paris MiM deepdive and LBS MiM deepdive Feel free to reach out if you'd like to have a deeper chat. Regards, Arvind Founder, admitStreet | HEC Paris alum W: https://admitstreet.com | LinkedIn | E: consultingteam@admitstreet.com

pintukr · Answer

HEC is ranked higher vis-a-vis LBS.

That needs to be factored in.

MBAGuide · Answer

kawasaki2000 I would make a few controversial comments here that many may not like. If you want to pursue an MBA in the future, why do you want to do an MiM now? I'd also want to mention a general trend (though this may change in the future): Top MBA programs favor applicants with a first master's degree in a key functional area. MiM grads are seldom top competitors in MBA programs at top business schools, most likely for two reasons: first, because few want to be tied by debts again, and second, graduates of top masters courses such as top technical schools in the United States or finance courses in the United Kingdom are more likely to be top contenders than MiM students. Not saying there are no exceptions, but this is the general trend. MiM courses are a more recent fad and typically targeted towards those who need a push to launch their career globally. Remains to be seen how much the Ivy leagues would want to give a second push to MiM grads. You need to first evaluate where you stand currently with your strengths and weaknesses and what kind of opportunities you have currently before you apply to any of these schools, especially one like HEC that is a longer program. Get personalized advice tailored to your specific situation. Reach out should you need help navigating your unique circumstances in the B School admissions process. We do not cap discussion hours. Best wishes Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD alum, former INSEAD admissions interviewer) Founder, MBAGuideConsulting LinkedIn |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/ | Message: +91 9971200927| email- mbaguideconsulting@gmail.com

LBS VS HEC Paris [MIM]

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