I have a particular query regarding executive MBA.

About me: I am working in energy/construction field for last 7 years as an engineer with MNCs in Netherlands. I have a european passport as well. I have a masters degree in civil engineering from Delft university of technology.

In the coming 3 years, I would like to start with an executive Mba.

Aim: My aim is to get into a consulting role within management consultancies or commerical/business roles within Energy/sustainable/infra programs. Investment management is also an option.

Expectation: Since I am already working in Europe with decent salary, working in Netherlands would lead to higher taxes and would not give me a desired ROI. I am now planning to work and move to Middle East (Dubai). A good networking, international cohort and good exposure into management world is important

Ask: I would like to know what Mba Schools would seem perfect for me. I am open to any school within Europe. I already know about LBS/Insead/HEC/ESADE top schools. But they are too expensive to study in my opinion. What other schools would you recommend? or if there are any other alternatives , please do recommend as well.

Thanks

The obvious options here are the European schools active in Dubai. The LBS Dubai programme is probably the best option. 

The obvious options here are the European schools active in Dubai. The LBS Dubai programme is probably the best option. 

[Edited by armanirock on Feb 07, 2023]

LOL. You get what you pay for. Why would you assume that Middlesex have the same power as LBS? No, use LinkedIn to compare the people who attend these programmes. 

Did you consider HULT?They have Dubai campus plus you would have the option to take electives in one of the other campuses (US, UK, China): the tuition fee is lower than the top ones and they give a rather easy access to scholarships.

Concerning ROI, don't you think that weighing it based on higher income generated from lower PIT is somehow misleading?
Just consider 2 things, based on experience: you will have to pay for fundamental services granted in Europe (eg healthcare), and when you will think to come back to Europe you might face an important salary reduction or limited opportunities for employment due to high gross.

[Edited by MMsandy on Feb 09, 2023]

Hult alumnus here. It's worth using LinkedIn to compare outcomes from different schools. This person wants to transition into roles in Dubai that Hult rarely places into. Business consulting roles in Dubai are highly desirable. The MBAs with the most alumni in Dubai MC roles are top-tier European players, typically active in the Gulf (IE IESE, Insead, London Business School, have heavy concentrations). In contrast, I don't think there are any employers in Dubai with more than two or three Hult alumni.