Is Insead really my only option?
Looking for an MBA for top-level consulting in Asia.
I'm open to suggestions.
MBA for Consulting / Asia
Posted Jan 15, 2019 17:49
Looking for an MBA for top-level consulting in Asia.
I'm open to suggestions.
Posted Jan 17, 2019 13:40
Insead is not a bad option. :)
What do you mean by top-level consulting? The good Hong Kong schools (HKUST) regularly place MBAs into consulting roles, even in firms like Bain and McKinsey. NUS or Nanyang may also be worth looking at if you're opposed to Insead for some reason.
What do you mean by top-level consulting? The good Hong Kong schools (HKUST) regularly place MBAs into consulting roles, even in firms like Bain and McKinsey. NUS or Nanyang may also be worth looking at if you're opposed to Insead for some reason.
Posted Jan 22, 2019 19:12
Yes, I mean the MBB firms. I will apply to Insead no doubt but I was also looking for alternatives / backups. HKUST sounds promising. What do you think of CUHK?
Posted Jan 24, 2019 19:26
If you're looking at MBB you can't go wrong with Insead - that's a primary funnel for all of those firms.
In terms of Hong Kong schools, I think you'd have better opportunities with HKUST, given its ranking and its reputation among the consulting firms.
In terms of Hong Kong schools, I think you'd have better opportunities with HKUST, given its ranking and its reputation among the consulting firms.
Posted Jun 20, 2019 14:14
Insead is not a bad option. :)
What do you mean by top-level consulting? The good Hong Kong schools (HKUST) regularly place MBAs into consulting roles, even in firms like Bain and McKinsey. NUS or Nanyang may also be worth looking at if you're opposed to Insead for some reason.
What do you think of NUS for consulting roles on its own merits (not compared to Insead). I'm starting at NUS in the fall and I do have a bit of anxiety about getting a job in a good firm after graduating.
What do you mean by top-level consulting? The good Hong Kong schools (HKUST) regularly place MBAs into consulting roles, even in firms like Bain and McKinsey. NUS or Nanyang may also be worth looking at if you're opposed to Insead for some reason.[/quote]
What do you think of NUS for consulting roles on its own merits (not compared to Insead). I'm starting at NUS in the fall and I do have a bit of anxiety about getting a job in a good firm after graduating.
Posted Jun 27, 2019 16:50
It places about one out of every 5 grads into consulting roles, so it's a relatively popular career destination for NUS students. Insead will most likely be better at placing higher up the consulting food chain, in firms like McKinsey and BCC. Salaries will probably be better an Insead as well.
Posted Jul 01, 2019 18:24
Thank you, that's good to hear. I'm more interested in boutique firms rather than the big ones.
Posted May 27, 2020 18:35
From what I understand through my colleagues who are working in consulting in Singapore, Insead is probably the best bet. The firms also value people who speak multiple languages, especially other Asian languages. At least that's what I've heard...
Posted Sep 30, 2020 18:05
From what I understand through my colleagues who are working in consulting in Singapore, Insead is probably the best bet. The firms also value people who speak multiple languages, especially other Asian languages. At least that's what I've heard...
If you can elaborate, what are other asian language do you mean? thanks :)
[Edited by fialfie on Sep 30, 2020]
Posted Oct 07, 2020 19:26
Probably languages in the other countries where the firms work. I'm guessing Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, etc. but I suppose you can look at makeup of the practice areas at the firms to get a better sense of this. I know for example Bain's Singapore group works closely with the firm's offices in Bangkok / Jakarta / Kuala Lumpur.
Related Business Schools
Other Related Content
MBA Careers: How to Successfully Transition into Consulting
Article Mar 21, 2018
Consulting firms are popular, which means competition for jobs at the top firms is intense. What can you do to shine if you do not have any consulting experience?
Top Business Schools for Consulting
Top List
A job in management consulting is one of the most popular—if not the most popular—career step for recent MBA grads. Here are the top 10 best MBA programs for a career in the field
Hot Discussions
-
MBA Strathclyde vs Aston vs NTU
Mar 18 01:51 PM 364 11 -
Warwick MBA vs Duke MEM vs TIAS MBA vs CBS MBA
Feb 18, 2024 370 10 -
MSc Business Analytics
Feb 21, 2024 211 7 -
NUS MIM to work in UK
Feb 19, 2024 219 6 -
Choosing of Universities
1 hour ago 175 5 -
High Potential Visa to the UK and alternatives after an MiM. Would also greatly appreciate career advice
Feb 27, 2024 370 3 -
Banking to IB via MBA?
Mar 02, 2024 232 2 -
Worthwhile MBAs in the Middle East
Feb 18, 2024 92 1