Henley vs IE Business school Vs IESE

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Posted Jun 08, 2022 19:46

Hello everyone

I am an aspiring MBA applicant with 8 years of experience in management in the EU and aspiring to move from middle management to the leadership team. I am considering these 3 schools for my executive MBA. IESE is least preferred as their program structure is not very flexible for me.

I am leaning towards Henley as their program seems to be structured with a lot of exchange within the class. The only reason I am leaning towards IE is the ranking and online modules.

Also between IE and Henley, I noticed that Henley's Alumni are better placed than IE.

If theoretically I get accepted into both which school is better.

Regards

MBA newbie

[Edited by MBA newbie on Jun 08, 2022]

Hello everyone 
I am an aspiring MBA applicant with 8 years of experience in management in the EU and aspiring to move from middle management to the leadership team. I am considering these 3 schools for my executive MBA. IESE is least preferred as their program structure is not very flexible for me. 
I am leaning towards Henley as their program seems to be structured with a lot of exchange within the class. The only reason I am leaning towards IE is the ranking and online modules. 
Also between IE and Henley, I noticed that Henley's Alumni are better placed than IE. 
If theoretically I get accepted into both which school is better. 
 
Regards 
MBA newbie

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Syed Bilal...

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Posted Jun 08, 2022 22:28

IE is among the top 10 schools as per FT EMBA ranking I suppose. Henley is somewhere in 30s, if I am not wrong

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Duncan

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Posted Jun 09, 2022 00:36

IE is strong in the Spanish speaking world. Henley is better for the countries where it has locations.

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Andy776

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Posted Jun 09, 2022 22:53

Hi, clearly IESE and by far.

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MBA newbie

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Posted Jun 14, 2022 01:02

Hi, clearly IESE and by far.

the program is not flexible enough for me

[quote]Hi, clearly IESE and by far.  [/quote] the program is not flexible enough for me

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MBA newbie

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Posted Jun 14, 2022 01:06

IE is strong in the Spanish speaking world. Henley is better for the countries where it has locations.

Hi Duncan,
I am in Germany so both Henley and IE are out of my country. I will apply for Henley in the Greenlands campus and will attend the course there. for IE in the main campus in Madrid. I have over 8 years' experience and would like your overall opinion on the schools/courses. I see a lot of negative reviews on Henley but couldn't reach any alumni here or in linkedIn.

[quote]IE is strong in the Spanish speaking world. Henley is better for the countries where it has locations.  [/quote] Hi Duncan,  I am in Germany so both Henley and IE are out of my country. I will apply for Henley in the Greenlands campus and will attend the course there. for IE in the main campus in Madrid. I have over 8 years' experience and would like your overall opinion on the schools/courses. I see a lot of negative reviews on Henley but couldn't reach any alumni here or in linkedIn.

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Duncan

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Posted Jun 14, 2022 08:03

I don't understand why you have excluded the German schools if you live there. I assume Henley has the better network in your target market, since it has an established operation in Germany.

I don't understand why you have excluded the German schools if you live there.  I assume Henley has the better network in your target market, since it has an established operation in Germany. 

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MBA newbie

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Posted Jun 15, 2022 13:56

I don't understand why you have excluded the German schools if you live there. I assume Henley has the better network in your target market, since it has an established operation in Germany.

Hi Duncan, In terms of german schools I considered 2 options - Mannheim and ESMT. Mannheim has a 2year MBA program as I am 1 year short of their EMBA requirement but I cannot do 2 years.

I am not looking to change jobs after my MBA as I am in a good role now. What I am hoping to achieve is to improve my business skills in the short term so that my long-term goal to move to C-suite is on track.

I have not discounted ESMT but I believe an international experience might help so chose these 3 schools.

[quote]I don't understand why you have excluded the German schools if you live there.  I assume Henley has the better network in your target market, since it has an established operation in Germany.  [/quote] Hi Duncan, In terms of german schools I considered 2 options - Mannheim and ESMT. Mannheim has a 2year MBA program as I am 1 year short of their EMBA requirement but I cannot do 2 years.  I am not looking to change jobs after my MBA as I am in a good role now. What I am hoping to achieve is to improve my business skills in the short term so that my long-term goal to move to C-suite is on track.  I have not discounted ESMT but I believe an international experience might help so chose these 3 schools.

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Duncan

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Posted Jun 15, 2022 14:56

I think it's odd to not consider the schools with the best alumni networks in your target market. How is taking classes abroad more valuable than an MBA optimised for your national market? Maybe look at Koeln/RSM, WHU/Kellogg, HHL/EADA, WU/Minnesota?

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Duncan

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Posted Jun 15, 2022 14:57

Oh, and IESE in Munich or ESCP in Berlin.

Oh, and IESE in Munich or ESCP in Berlin.

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MBA newbie

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Posted Jul 07, 2022 23:56

I think it's odd to not consider the schools with the best alumni networks in your target market. How is taking classes abroad more valuable than an MBA optimised for your national market? Maybe look at Koeln/RSM, WHU/Kellogg, HHL/EADA, WU/Minnesota?

Because I'm looking for opportunities to keep my exposure more European and not just german. I'm looking at schools ranking and reputation within Europe.

I really like iese but it's not flexible or hybrid. Hybrid program with IE and esade suits me better with my work

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[quote]I think it's odd to not consider the schools with the best alumni networks in your target market. How is taking classes abroad more valuable than an MBA optimised for your national market? Maybe look at Koeln/RSM, WHU/Kellogg, HHL/EADA, WU/Minnesota?  [/quote] Because I'm looking for opportunities to keep my exposure more European and not just german. I'm looking at schools ranking and reputation within Europe.  I really like iese but it's not flexible or hybrid. Hybrid program with IE and esade suits me better with my work

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Duncan

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Posted Jul 08, 2022 00:22

This is wanting A, but organising for B. It makes no sense.

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MBA newbie

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Posted Jul 08, 2022 13:07

This is wanting A, but organising for B. It makes no sense.

hi Duncan,
I appreciate you taking your time here. But can you explain why you feel I want A while organizing for B?
As I said, I already have exposure in Germany. I am looking to learn and develop my business/financial skills from top schools in Europe. IE and ESADE fit the bill with their hybrid courses and timeline. They have a good FT ranking and I spoke with alumni. IE is also a recognised name outside the EU as it has a good global ranking. They are also within my budget, unlike LBS/INSEAD/HEC which are expensive for me even after co-funding with my company.

Why Koeln/RSM, WHU/Kellogg, HHL/EADA, WU/Minnesota even when their ranking is not on par with IE in Europe.
you also mention that WHU/Kellog has a good network but a broad and shallow curriculum which is not what I want. - https://find-mba.com/board/europe/escp-europe-iese-munich-or-kellogs-whu-54824

your thoughts are much appreciated.

[quote]This is wanting A, but organising for B. It makes no sense.  [/quote] hi Duncan,  I appreciate you taking your time here. But can you explain why you feel I want A while organizing for B?  As I said, I already have exposure in Germany. I am looking to learn and develop my business/financial skills from top schools in Europe. IE and ESADE fit the bill with their hybrid courses and timeline.  They have a good FT ranking and I spoke with alumni. IE is also a recognised name outside the EU as it has a good global ranking. They are also within my budget, unlike LBS/INSEAD/HEC which are expensive for me even after co-funding with my company.  Why Koeln/RSM, WHU/Kellogg, HHL/EADA, WU/Minnesota even when their ranking is not on par with IE in Europe.  you also mention that WHU/Kellog has a good network but a broad and shallow curriculum which is not what I want. -  https://find-mba.com/board/europe/escp-europe-iese-munich-or-kellogs-whu-54824  your thoughts are much appreciated.

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Duncan

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Posted Jul 08, 2022 14:27

There's nothing I have not already expressed. Your career success will be greater with a programme where the values, cohort and alumni work overlap with the core field of your career. I assume there's some other reason why these Spanish schools are of value to you.

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