I am planning to do MBA from Netherlands with an intention of finding a job and then eventually citizenship in Netherlands. I am non-EU national and my current girlfriend is Dutch hence focused on Netherlands only.
I have been consistently scoring around 750 in GMAT mock tests, simulations and hope to replicate similar results in real test. I have 7 years of experience as a senior software developer at Accenture Malaysia and Masters Degree in Physics. I will start my Dutch language lessons after my GMAT test (and I have a native Dutch speaking tutor at home :) ).
Does anybody have any suggestions about the best school in terms of placements (career development center) to get job opportunity in Netherlands after MBA? It would mean a lot.
Thanks
MBA in Netherlands then work in Netherlands
Posted Sep 04, 2013 13:09
I am planning to do MBA from Netherlands with an intention of finding a job and then eventually citizenship in Netherlands. I am non-EU national and my current girlfriend is Dutch hence focused on Netherlands only.
I have been consistently scoring around 750 in GMAT mock tests, simulations and hope to replicate similar results in real test. I have 7 years of experience as a senior software developer at Accenture Malaysia and Masters Degree in Physics. I will start my Dutch language lessons after my GMAT test (and I have a native Dutch speaking tutor at home :) ).
Does anybody have any suggestions about the best school in terms of placements (career development center) to get job opportunity in Netherlands after MBA? It would mean a lot.
Thanks
Posted Sep 04, 2013 14:08
Take a look at Do you need to speak the local language? http://www.find-mba.com/board/34713 and at:
http://www.find-mba.com/board/33600
http://www.find-mba.com/board/29514
http://www.find-mba.com/board/20431
RSM is the obvious choice, and TiasNimbas is also an option. Nijenrode doesn't publish a placement report and Amsterdam is weaker still. If you're interested in finance, look at the RSM's dual degree option.
Learning Dutch is key, but I'd say you have at least 3 chances in 4 of getting a job. Dutch is *harder" than the GMAT so maybe run them in parallel.
http://www.find-mba.com/board/33600
http://www.find-mba.com/board/29514
http://www.find-mba.com/board/20431
RSM is the obvious choice, and TiasNimbas is also an option. Nijenrode doesn't publish a placement report and Amsterdam is weaker still. If you're interested in finance, look at the RSM's dual degree option.
Learning Dutch is key, but I'd say you have at least 3 chances in 4 of getting a job. Dutch is *harder" than the GMAT so maybe run them in parallel.
Posted Sep 05, 2013 09:01
Thanks Duncan, I am aware that it?s vital to learn local language before searching job in any country. I have already planned my schedule for learning Dutch and my GMAT preparations are almost finished.
I also thought of RSM however was skeptical when I came across lot of negative remarks about their career services on various forums. I just had a look at RSM demographics there is high percentage of international students and still they have been posting very good placement statistics which means those claims against RSM may not be accurate.
MBA-MFM dual degree is tempting to say the least. I do not have formal finance education (I have few local certifications in capital market that?s it) hence not sure whether they will accept me for such a rigorous course.
TIASNIMBAS is ranked much lower than RSM in most of the ratings. However they seem to offer Management project that provides about 3 Months of work experience. It should be helpful in job search within Netherlands but placement statistics seems to be much lower than RSM. If it is worth comparing with RSM locally then I would prefer TIASNIMBAS over RSM
I also thought of RSM however was skeptical when I came across lot of negative remarks about their career services on various forums. I just had a look at RSM demographics there is high percentage of international students and still they have been posting very good placement statistics which means those claims against RSM may not be accurate.
MBA-MFM dual degree is tempting to say the least. I do not have formal finance education (I have few local certifications in capital market that?s it) hence not sure whether they will accept me for such a rigorous course.
TIASNIMBAS is ranked much lower than RSM in most of the ratings. However they seem to offer Management project that provides about 3 Months of work experience. It should be helpful in job search within Netherlands but placement statistics seems to be much lower than RSM. If it is worth comparing with RSM locally then I would prefer TIASNIMBAS over RSM
Posted Sep 05, 2013 10:42
I think RSM is better than TiasNimbas for most students. It's a better school with better students and faculty. That's why it gets better placement.
The complains against RSM are unreasonable, but it's important to pay attention to them so you can see what misunderstanding students have. Some students have gone to RSM, and have neither learnt Dutch nor built a career pathway in an area where they don't need such a high level of Dutch. So, for example, if you go to RSM and want to be a wealth manager or a management consultant, and anything else with a lot of client-facing time, then of course it will be challenging for you. And that's not specific to RSM: it's true in every country where English is not the business language.
That said, I do think there's something there about the lack of due diligence that MBAs go through, and the fact that few business schools with actively warn away qualified students.
Of course, not every student at RSM wants to work in the Netherlands. I guess 55% are there and 45% are elsewhere. And, of course if your career would every take out outside the Benelux region then RSM is a much stronger brand than Tias.
The complains against RSM are unreasonable, but it's important to pay attention to them so you can see what misunderstanding students have. Some students have gone to RSM, and have neither learnt Dutch nor built a career pathway in an area where they don't need such a high level of Dutch. So, for example, if you go to RSM and want to be a wealth manager or a management consultant, and anything else with a lot of client-facing time, then of course it will be challenging for you. And that's not specific to RSM: it's true in every country where English is not the business language.
That said, I do think there's something there about the lack of due diligence that MBAs go through, and the fact that few business schools with actively warn away qualified students.
Of course, not every student at RSM wants to work in the Netherlands. I guess 55% are there and 45% are elsewhere. And, of course if your career would every take out outside the Benelux region then RSM is a much stronger brand than Tias.
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