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EMBA - INSEAD - HEC Paris - LBS 17 Jun 2021, 05:56
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Hi all,

Most posts I come across are more focused on the MBA programs rather than the EMBA programs.
While unavoidably, the school factors do overlap, I still feel the need to pose the question.

I have been admitted to HEC and INSEAD and am at the final interview stage with LBS for the EMBA.
I am on the young end with a strong focus on finance (historically). I aim to speed up my development with a part-time (inherently) EMBA. I have not done a masters.

Which school would you recommend and why?
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EMBA - INSEAD - HEC Paris - LBS 17 Jun 2021, 06:10
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LBS

Isn't LBS the best choice here? Finance powerhouse, the strongest MBA in Europe with a global reach.

Insead is more of a consulting school and HEC is a great program, but doesn't have the brand/reach that LBS does (at least not yet).
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Best MBA in Europe - different rankings, different opinions.

Plus, we are talking about EMBA, where rankings are slightly different.

I am not arguing or saying LBS is bad. I am keeping an open mind and raising questions.
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Congrats on your Admits!

I agree with your perspective. LBS does seem like it would be good with London being a financial Hub more so than Paris but Paris has a fair share of Finance as well.

Yes, EMBA choices are slightly difference since you do not have the traditional recruiting and my guess potentially no work permit option (?). It seems that if you are from UK, you will soon will need an EU permit and if you are from the EU, you will need the UK permit... and if the program does not grant it (it does not in the US at least) and you need it, it can be tricky.

I personally love the GEMBA schedule but not sure if you can pull that off with lock downs this fall (maybe? Would be annoying if it is virtual).

As to LBS, I have had a high opinion of them for a while but speaking a few students, it seems some of their administrative aspects are lacking and they really have not handled the pandemic really well. It is possible it is just this year. I know a lot of schools have struggled but frankly, we have not even been able to get a hold of anyone of them to join the MBA Spotlight Fair. We send the emails and don't get the basic courtesy of a reply. HBS, Stanford, Wharton, INSEAD, Sloan, HEC, Booth, Kellogg, the list goes on - all replied and are all participating in the MBA Spotlight Fair. Crickets from LBS... and we tried a few people too so just strange.

I have to run 3 mins to a call but I would say whatever goals you have for the EMBA, write them down for yourself. Then talk to current students (connect with at least 2-3) from each EMBA program and see how each program would help you with your goals (are you planning to change your employer? Likely is my guess, so how would each help you do that?) Would you be limited to certain geographies, is it possible with your background, etc? It would be helpful to get their input that I don't have access to right now besides some second-hand tidbits I hear.

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Best MBA in Europe - different rankings, different opinions.

Plus, we are talking about EMBA, where rankings are slightly different.

I am not arguing or saying LBS is bad. I am keeping an open mind and raising questions.
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