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23 Dec 2020, 23:25
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I have fortunately been accepted at Cambridge Judge and IESE for an MBA. I'd appreciate your input in helping me make a decision on which school to choose.
I am an Indian, so, I'd be an international in either school. Post-MBA, I'd like to switch to management consulting (UK would be a good choice, but I'm open to other places in Europe or North America as well). Plan B would be working in product management in tech. Pre-MBA, I've been working in real estate for the last 2 years in India and was working in tech for 3 years in the states before that. So, it'll be a fairly major transition.
Some of the pros and cons of the programs are listed below:
Cambridge Judge
Pros
- 2 consulting projects
- Silicon Fen around University
- Ranked top 20
- Very large alumni network
- Strong brand name, particularly well known in case I return to Asia/India in the future
- good post-grad employment stats
- UK seems to have visa laws that support employment for internationals after graduation
Cons
- Not sure if 1 year would be enough to network/find opportunities
- While Cambridge has an excellent reputation, I have seen mixed reviews about the MBA program
- There is a possible period of internship, but not sure if it'll fit well within the 1 year
IESE
Pros
- 19-month program, so more time for networking
- Internship
- Barcelona - great city
- Very strong reputation for academics, so it may be a good fit for someone making a transition to a different industry like me
- Top tier MBA program in Europe
- Exchange with top schools in US (but it looks like exchange is a better option for people with a returning offer coz that is the time when people find internships)
- Seems to have good employment stats
Cons
- Not that well known outside of the MBA circle, and really not that much in Asia/India
- Not the best visa laws for internationals in Spain. May have to tackle employment visa process for different European countries (employment part seems a little tricky for internationals)
Thanks for reading my post. I'd appreciate your input in helping me decide.
Happy Holidays.
I am an Indian, so, I'd be an international in either school. Post-MBA, I'd like to switch to management consulting (UK would be a good choice, but I'm open to other places in Europe or North America as well). Plan B would be working in product management in tech. Pre-MBA, I've been working in real estate for the last 2 years in India and was working in tech for 3 years in the states before that. So, it'll be a fairly major transition.
Some of the pros and cons of the programs are listed below:
Cambridge Judge
Pros
- 2 consulting projects
- Silicon Fen around University
- Ranked top 20
- Very large alumni network
- Strong brand name, particularly well known in case I return to Asia/India in the future
- good post-grad employment stats
- UK seems to have visa laws that support employment for internationals after graduation
Cons
- Not sure if 1 year would be enough to network/find opportunities
- While Cambridge has an excellent reputation, I have seen mixed reviews about the MBA program
- There is a possible period of internship, but not sure if it'll fit well within the 1 year
IESE
Pros
- 19-month program, so more time for networking
- Internship
- Barcelona - great city
- Very strong reputation for academics, so it may be a good fit for someone making a transition to a different industry like me
- Top tier MBA program in Europe
- Exchange with top schools in US (but it looks like exchange is a better option for people with a returning offer coz that is the time when people find internships)
- Seems to have good employment stats
Cons
- Not that well known outside of the MBA circle, and really not that much in Asia/India
- Not the best visa laws for internationals in Spain. May have to tackle employment visa process for different European countries (employment part seems a little tricky for internationals)
Thanks for reading my post. I'd appreciate your input in helping me decide.
Happy Holidays.
23 Dec 2020, 23:43
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Congratulations on your admits!
Dleerium just posted an awesome Judge Review: https://gmatclub.com/reviews/comments/c ... -345359538
(I have to run now but will comment in the next day or two)
Thanks and agian contrats!
BB.
Dleerium just posted an awesome Judge Review: https://gmatclub.com/reviews/comments/c ... -345359538
(I have to run now but will comment in the next day or two)
Thanks and agian contrats!
BB.
25 Dec 2020, 22:16
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Hi,
Having just finished the program at Judge, I would say that it's a great analysis you've done of both schools and I would say that you are correct in your assumptions.
Firstly, I would say based on your post MBA goals both Judge and IESE will be seen on the same level to employers. During my consulting interviews I faced a number of IESE candidates as well. MBB and most consulting roles will have a round of applications exclusively to Judge, IESE and Oxford Candidates.
If you wish to get a job in the UK then Judge will be your best bet. Simply because of networking opportunities and that going to Judge will grant you an employment VISA which would reduce the barriers to entry to getting a job in the UK. Also with regards to internship opportunities, Judge has a pre-planed internship period between June - September. You have a choice of doing your own research project, an internship or starting your own business.
1 year is a short time to build a network, but having said that if you can't accomplish it in 1 year then an extra 9 months wouldn't make a substantial amount of difference. You could always network before your MBA starts and get the ball rolling.
The MBA program get's mixed reviews because the focus of the school is exceptionally broad and therefore careers finds it difficult to help everyone. Therefore, I would recommend having a clear focus of where to take your career (Have a plan A, Plan B, Plan C etc.) before your MBA. Having said that, I enjoyed my time at Judge - the teachers were world class, Cambridge is a magical place and you gain exposure to an environment that is unique (not just a typical MBA school).
In summary, both schools are great choices and you can't go wrong. The MBA is really what you make of it and definitely spend time coming into it with an open mind
