Hi forum,

I’m in the process of choosing between two MBA programs—Kozminski University and the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH). My background is in finance, and I’ve been working in the banking sector for over five years, primarily in risk management. I’m looking to pivot into a more strategic management role, possibly in consulting or corporate finance.

Both schools are, as far as I know, similarly regarded, but I’m particularly interested in the networking opportunities and international exposure they offer. For anyone here who’s attended or considered these programs:

Which program provides better connections to the international business community?
How do the teaching methods compare between the two schools (e.g., case-based learning, internships, etc.)?
Any advice on post-MBA job placements from either university?

Where do you want to work? If you want to work outside Poland, then study outside Poland. The only possible alternative there would be if ESCP's MiM on the Kozminski campus attracted you.

I’m open to working outside Poland, but I’m not ruling out opportunities within the country either. I’ll look into ESCP’s MiM as well—thanks for the suggestion. Do you know how well-regarded it is compared to MBA programs for international career prospects?

In general, are there schools that open more doors internationally than others, or would the standard aim be to work in the country where the school is in? Thanks!

The ESCP MiM is more powerful internationally than a Polish MBA but less powerful than a MBA from a world class school like ESCP.
The norm is to work where you have studied. The few programmes that place internationally are generally working inside the same language families, like Vlerick placing into the Netherlands.