[coachgmat]

Hi Everyone.

I have received a lot of queries regarding the European MBA program and hence thought of starting a thread for the Fall 09 and Spring 10 Applications.

Going to enumerate a few top European business schools which most of you would be aware of and can ask me questions pertaining to those schools.

UK
1. London Business School
2. Oxford Said
3. Cambridge Judge
4. Manchester
5. Lancester
6. Cranfield
7. Warwick
8. Cass (City school, London)
9. Imperial
10. Strathcylde

France
1. INSEAD (Singapore / Fontainbleau)
2. HEC Paris

Spain
1. IE
2. IESE
3. Esade

Netherlands
1. Erasmus

Italy
1. SDA Bocconi

Switzerland
1. IMD

In the time of meltdown, my personal advice would be not to further your choices beyond the list I have mentioned. If I have missed out any business school which should be included, do suggest. These schools have good recognition in continental europe if not across the globe. So all those looking for international exposure and working in Europe can target these schools.

More, later!

Regards.

[tank_I]

hi sir,

i am planning to apply to INSEAD in the near future.. Was curious to know how u managed to come bak to ind .. i know its possible.. just wnt to know the way.

thnx in advance,
Tank_I

[asteroid]

Hi coach..
I wish to pursue my MBA from the US or Europe... basically I want to have a reputable international MBA....
I have worked for 4 years as a Civil engineer..lead a rehabilitation project....graduated from an NIT.. have a GMAT of 700/5.5, good all round EC's... not so good academic grades....
Post MBA I wish to work with a consulting firm in the short term and start my own venture in the long term.
So essentially my long term plans are India centric. Ideally I would want to go for my MBA at the ISB but after my ding post interview this year, I have realised I cannot put all my eggs in one basket.
At the same time I wish to have an MBA that has an international outlook.
I wish to know which schools in the Europe can I look at considering my plans? How easy is it to finance an international MBA?

Thanks
K

[coachgmat]

With an INSEAD MBA its really not difficult to work in any part of the world. You will be surprised at how well placed and global its alumni is. I would rank it first even over Harvard and Wharton and it's a fact.

If you want a consultancy job in BCG or Mckinsey, and you route your job application through the placement services, they would prefer you over any Indian shool and again it's a fact.

[Dreamer13]

Hi all,

Coach firstly, congrats for starting this post...we need a discussion forum like this on the different European MBAs...

My first question for you is - I have got an invite from Manchester Business School 2011, and most probably I will join MBS if I can't crack Oxford...what is your take on the acceptance of a European MBA in consulting companies in India...espacially if you can put some light on prospects of an MBA from MBS if you know about it...

Thanks in advance,
Dreamer13

[DesiSongs]

hi, thanks for opening this thread.

i am looking at some exec mba's and have narrowed it down to first choice IE, Warwick and 2nd choice Vlerick, Manchester, ESCP-EAP.

currently in UK and will either stay here or go to US after the EMBA.

Any comments or recommendations are much appreciated.

thanks

[swathiu]

Hi,

Thanks for starting this thread.

I aspire to apply for Warwick for Sep 09 intake. Could you please advice me as to what are my chances. Is it late to apply now, should I wait for Sep 2010 intake?

My profile :

IT Expi : 3+ years
Bachelor of Engg : 81% aggregate
GMAT : 610

Originally Posted by coachgmat

Hi Everyone.

I have received a lot of queries regarding the European MBA program and hence thought of starting a thread for the Fall 09 and Spring 10 Applications.

Going to enumerate a few top European business schools which most of you would be aware of and can ask me questions pertaining to those schools.

UK
1. London Business School
2. Oxford Said
3. Cambridge Judge
4. Manchester
5. Lancester
6. Cranfield
7. Warwick
8. Cass (City school, London)
9. Imperial
10. Strathcylde

France
1. INSEAD (Singapore / Fontainbleau)
2. HEC Paris

Spain
1. IE
2. IESE
3. Esade

Netherlands
1. Erasmus

Italy
1. SDA Bocconi

Switzerland
1. IMD

In the time of meltdown, my personal advice would be not to further your choices beyond the list I have mentioned. If I have missed out any business school which should be included, do suggest. These schools have good recognition in continental europe if not across the globe. So all those looking for international exposure and working in Europe can target these schools.

More, later!

Regards.

[coachgmat]

Hi Asteroid.
Thanks for your message. Sorry for the delayed reply. Have been very busy of late.

I am happy that you are looking at other options and not putting all eggs in one basket. With ISB it would be a little difficult for you considering your score - 700. They don't consider this score good enough for an engineer. Non-engineers with this score is fine. (There could be exceptions to my rule)

Do contact me on my gmail id and I could help you choose your schools. But given the MBA scene is so competitive, please apply to 5-6 good schools with strong application.

Cheers.

Originally Posted by asteroid

Hi coach..
I wish to pursue my MBA from the US or Europe... basically I want to have a reputable international MBA....
I have worked for 4 years as a Civil engineer..lead a rehabilitation project....graduated from an NIT.. have a GMAT of 700/5.5, good all round EC's... not so good academic grades....
Post MBA I wish to work with a consulting firm in the short term and start my own venture in the long term.
So essentially my long term plans are India centric. Ideally I would want to go for my MBA at the ISB but after my ding post interview this year, I have realised I cannot put all my eggs in one basket.
At the same time I wish to have an MBA that has an international outlook.
I wish to know which schools in the Europe can I look at considering my plans? How easy is it to finance an international MBA?

Thanks
K

[coachgmat]

Sorry. could not reply to your post earlier. Manchester is a good school for marketing but of late they are laying focus on finance too. Uk is dominant in finance and have few options in consultancy. You have to work your way hard to get into the top company.

Additionally, Manchester is quite competant with Oxford. So even if you dont make it to Oxford, dont be disheartened, coz they are selling only on their brand name. Its MBA program is quite premature.

Originally Posted by Dreamer13

Hi all,

Coach firstly, congrats for starting this post...we need a discussion forum like this on the different European MBAs...

My first question for you is - I have got an invite from Manchester Business School 2011, and most probably I will join MBS if I can't crack Oxford...what is your take on the acceptance of a European MBA in consulting companies in India...espacially if you can put some light on prospects of an MBA from MBS if you know about it...

Thanks in advance,
Dreamer13

[coachgmat]

A very honest suggestion.

Warwick is very aspirational for you considering only 3 years work experience and a low GMAT score. Had you a GMAT of 650+ it would have been better.

Sincere advice: Consider giving your GMAT again. Otherwise you may just lose out on your application fees.

Let me know if I could help you further.

Originally Posted by swathiu

Hi,

Thanks for starting this thread.

I aspire to apply for Warwick for Sep 09 intake. Could you please advice me as to what are my chances. Is it late to apply now, should I wait for Sep 2010 intake?

My profile :

IT Expi : 3+ years
Bachelor of Engg : 81% aggregate
GMAT : 610