Hello to everyone out here!! This would be my first post?

About me I'm an 29, non-EU with 7 years of work experience in financial IT, including 3 years of in Switzerland. I know a bit of German but not much!

Post MBA, I would like to move into Business Development or Consulting role in Internet/Technology in Western Europe.

So my story is that I had applied in couple of schools and have got final offers from IESE, IE, HEC, and St Gallen($$). I have been thinking for last few weeks and have narrowed down to IESE and St.Gallen. Any tips?? I would really appreciate views from some of the experts here.

Thanks. :-)

St. Gallen is still a regional school, with very weak careers support outside the Germany speaking area. IESE is the obvious choice if you don't mind Opus Dei. For me the second choice after IESE would be HEC. I think you'll have a more rigourous, traditional MBA education at IESE.

That was a fast reply!! Thanks for your views..

I'm also currently inclined a bit towards IESE. I had selected St.Gallen as I have a thing towards working & living in Switzerland!! ;-)

Also, I'm not looking for a career in Spain due to economic situation there.. Do you think IESE would be a good enough to open opportunities in rest of Europe??

IESE is a global brand, while HSG is one for the German-speaking region. Most IESE MBA alumni are outside Spain. Just compare the placement reports. HSG MBA is really a small niche programme to feed the partner companies, a little like the ESMT model.