MBA outside the US

[ayankm]

Hello,

Is anyone applying to schools like ESADE, LBS, Cranfield, Oxford, Manchester etc?
What advantages (or disadvantages) do European schools have when compared to their US counterparts?
I remember reading the blog of Hari K, who was a moderator in BTG; He preferred an European school for the diversity it offers. What do you think?

[ashokkadam]

@ayankm,
If I can infer your question correctly, you want to know about advantages/disadvantages schools have rather than the student actually.Is that your question?

Hello,

Is anyone applying to schools like ESADE, LBS, Cranfield, Oxford, Manchester etc?
What advantages (or disadvantages) do European schools have when compared to their US counterparts?
I remember reading the blog of Hari K, who was a moderator in BTG; He preferred an European school for the diversity it offers. What do you think?

[ayankm]

hello, yes I was wondering more about the advantages/disadvantages between the different programs (US & Non US to be specific)

[ashokkadam]

I would consider attending an European MBA because:

(1) Length of program: Almost all European MBAs are 12-month program (LBS is an exception as its MBA program is 2 years long), allowing candidates to get back into the job market earlier than those attending 2-year non-European program.

(2) Cost: European MBA costs less compared to the US MBA program. While this is not true when compared to an Asian MBA.

(3) Most top European MBA offers a truly international class representing several countries.

(4) More likely to get an opportunity to learn foreign language.

(5) 1-year European MBA does not mean that its curriculum is more difficult.It just means- Work hard and play hard!!!

I would not consider European MBA because of:

(1) Lack of summer internships.(2) Less time for networking.(3) Possibly less time for career-switch or career-transition.

hello, yes I was wondering more about the advantages/disadvantages between the different programs (US & Non US to be specific)