Hi,
I'm an Indian Female and a Senior Business Consultant in Fintech, with 9 years of work-experience.
I have a gradate degree in Engineering and have performed in various roles since graduation.
I have a GMAT of 680(Q49, V34) and have a level of A2.1 in French.
Post-MBA, I want to get into Strategy Consulting roles.
I am interested in a one year MBA, in Europe or UK with good scholarships.
Given the visa rules in UK, would UK be a better choice or France?
I'm currently looking at the below schools-
EDHEC
CASS
Judge

Appreciate your inputs.

Thanks!

With your knowledge of French you can't do strategy consulting there. The UK and Ireland are better targets. The low verbal score on your GMAT will be an obstacle at Judge. Surely Manchester is a better fit, or the long format MBA at the University of Edinburgh?

With your knowledge of French you can't do strategy consulting there. The UK and Ireland are better targets. The low verbal score on your GMAT will be an obstacle at Judge. Surely Manchester is a better fit, or the long format MBA at the University of Edinburgh?

Cass is good, quite on a par with Imperial, Cranfield and Warwick but the longer format at Manchester suits you because of your low verbal and lack of UK experience.

Cass is good, quite on a par with Imperial, Cranfield and Warwick but the longer format at Manchester suits you because of your low verbal and lack of UK experience.

With your knowledge of French you can't do strategy consulting there. HEC/ESSEC/ESCP would be better if you took a specialised masters taught in French rather than an MBA. That would oblige you to dramatically improve your formal French and then, in a masters taught in French, you could acclimatise to the French business culture. But the odds are hugely against an Indian finding a strategy consulting role in France with anything less than perfect French.

Duncan is correct. French people are actively trying to avoid speaking english, even to tourists, let alone at the work place. To work in France your mastery of the language must be perfect.

As female candidate you have great chances to get into a very good school. You should aim high

[Edited by George Patsoulis on Feb 24, 2018]

Duncan is correct. French people are actively trying to avoid speaking english, even to tourists, let alone at the work place. To work in France your mastery of the language must be perfect.

As female candidate you have great chances to get into a very good school. You should aim high

Well, i'd say the best options for english speakers are US, UK, Australia, Canada and Singapore. Since you ruled out 4 of the 5, that would leave the UK as only choice (although none of my business, but maybe not rule out so many countries?)

For UK your list will look like what is already discussed in this thread: Cass, Cranfield, Warwick, Manchester, Imperial. With LBS, Insead, Judge being better choices but maybe a bit out of reach (still does not hurt to apply or contact them - usually people apply to a couple of schools that are out of reach in addition to their best fit)

The school choice will also depend on your budget of course. What is your budget?

Well, i'd say the best options for english speakers are US, UK, Australia, Canada and Singapore. Since you ruled out 4 of the 5, that would leave the UK as only choice (although none of my business, but maybe not rule out so many countries?)

For UK your list will look like what is already discussed in this thread: Cass, Cranfield, Warwick, Manchester, Imperial. With LBS, Insead, Judge being better choices but maybe a bit out of reach (still does not hurt to apply or contact them - usually people apply to a couple of schools that are out of reach in addition to their best fit)

The school choice will also depend on your budget of course. What is your budget?

You sound like you are a bit under informed. There are excellent US one year programs for people with great work experience, like Kellogg and Cornell, for example.

You sound like you are a bit under informed. There are excellent US one year programs for people with great work experience, like Kellogg and Cornell, for example.

Why? If you want to do strategy consulting, won't that allow you to easily pay off the loans that full time MBA students take? A better MBA often has a better NPV.

Australia maybe great provided you want to stay in Australia. I am looking at international mobility. Also Australia also mostly has 2 year MBAs.

Australia maybe great provided you want to stay in Australia. I am looking at international mobility. Also Australia also mostly has 2 year MBAs.

If you aren't already a resident of Australia, you won't be able to get a post-study work visa unless you do a 2 year MBA, I believe.

What do you mean by international mobility if you want to return home? Maybe look for schools with the best alumni network in your own country?

What do you mean by international mobility if you want to return home? Maybe look for schools with the best alumni network in your own country?

I have no idea why you think these answers are self evident and we are asking questions to waste your time. We are busy people trying to help you for free, in our spare time. Play nice or go home.

[Edited by Duncan on Feb 28, 2018]

I have no idea why you think these answers are self evident and we are asking questions to waste your time. We are busy people trying to help you for free, in our spare time. Pay nice or go home.

Considering your situation. Ivey and Queens should be on the top of your list in that order.

> Canada has good post MBA visa situation and you can apply for PR based on merit
> Canada is English speaking and your A2 French will be handy - not required but good to have