Greetings everyone

I work as Country Marketing Manager in Saudi Arabia (I'm Egyptian) but I aim to grow further within general management or executive level roles in Saudi Arabia.

During my research I learned that the more attendance the MBA has the better outcomes it has (from a general prospective) but from what I've seen in Saudi Arabia, if the school name is strong enough this may not be a deal breaker (getting the MBA online)

I've found that IE and Esade has good presence in Saudi Arabia for the level of employment I seek (more of a niche, kinda) but still even if Imperial is less known it holds a big brand image, with Manchester Alliance as the most common.

the programs I'm looking towards are:
- Esade Executive MBA - part times - Madrid campus (either monthly campus visits). a blended option is available with 4 to 5 campus visits.
- Manchester Alliance - part time MBA - Dubai campus (quarterly campus visits)
- IE - Global Online MBA (3 campus visits)
- Imperial Online MBA (2 campus visits)

Kindly help me with your feedback on what do you thinks is better for the outcomes I seek knowing that budget refers between the school, but I want the better outcomes.

Yes, I seek further growth in Saudi Arabia, but I would not say no to a nice opportunity abroad (in Europe - I am ready to learn more languages if needed).

Based on your career goals in Saudi Arabia, considering the schools' presence and brand recognition in the region, here's my analysis:

ESADE offers strong advantages for your goals:
- Established reputation in Saudi Arabia
- Solid career outcomes in the region
- More face-to-face networking through monthly campus visits
- Strong general management focus
- Regular in-person interactions build deeper connections with peers

IE provides similar benefits but with less in-person interaction:
- Strong brand recognition in Saudi Arabia
- Three campus visits limit networking depth
- Good general management curriculum
- Online format may impact relationship-building

Alliance Manchester via Dubai campus:
- Very well-known in Saudi Arabia
- Dubai location enables regional networking
- Quarterly visits balance flexibility and connection
- Local presence through Dubai campus

Imperial:
- Excellent global brand but less established in Saudi
- Limited campus visits (2)
- May require more effort to leverage for regional growth

Given your focus on career advancement in Saudi Arabia, I recommend ESADE or Alliance Manchester. ESADE's monthly format would build stronger networks, while Alliance Manchester's Dubai campus provides valuable regional connections. Both schools' strong regional presence would support your executive-level aspirations.

The online options from IE and Imperial, while flexible, may not provide the same depth of relationship-building that typically aids executive advancement in Saudi business culture.