Oxford vs HEC

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Coconut: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 1; Joined: Thu Jul 04, 2013 1:08 am

by Coconut » Thu Jul 04, 2013 1:18 am

Hi there,

I have been admitted to those 2 programs.
My background: 4 years experience in Banking ( Front- sales)

Post MBA: would like to come back to Finance but switch to a different role (think Fundraising in hedge fund, investor relations)

My thoughts:
Oxford seems to have a good name in Finance, but I have been quite put off by some hard bashing on internet. I did have a good fit with the program/alumni and it was my favourite. However I don't want to pay for a FT MBA to be bashed next year when I SEND MY cv;

HEC: great school in France, good placements in the UK. Their exchange program/double degree seems amazing however it would be much more complicated for me to be in France (bf is in London). Morever the double degrees prgrams would send the cost of my MBA up to the roof. Plus it would be a 2 years program... As I will turn soon 30, not sure it is a good option.

Happy to hear about your thoughts

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Indradeep: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 117; Joined: Tue Sep 02, 2008 3:29 amFollowed by: 5 members; Location: Australia; Thanked: 4 times; GMAT Score:760

by Indradeep » Thu Jul 04, 2013 11:11 pm

Hi,
Where would you want to reside after your MBA? What are your career goals long term as well as medium term?
From students that I have spoken to over the years, it comes down to local market reputation as well.
HEC and Oxford are two completely different schools offering positives and negatives. Oxford has a fantastic exchange program too.
In terms of double degrees, I personally think they may be a thing of the past as employers expect more specialist even after doing a generalist degree like MBA

Most recruiters like to see potential students having a background similar to what role they are seeking.
Hope this helps,
Indradeep
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doudoudidon: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 5; Joined: Thu Nov 01, 2012 1:16 pm

by doudoudidon » Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:14 am

In the short term in would like to stay in the UK, maybe move to the US later.
I have no intention to come back to France in the short term.
However I don't understand your comment about Oxford. The MBA doesn't offer any exchange program.

goodjack555: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 3; Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2014 5:57 am

by goodjack555 » Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:31 am

Don't worry about the bashing on the FT. In general, the name 'Oxford' itself is able to open far more doors than its 'ranking' suggests it should. If you're a quality candidate, I really feel it matters little whether it's HEC or Oxford, you'll still succeed in the job market.

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