Hello Everyone,

I am a 24 year old business professional from India. I did my BBA from NMIMS in 2012. Since then I've been working with our family businesses.

Going forwards I want to do a Masters Program that helps me develop core Entrepreneurship/Innovation skills and gain knowledge in the field of management, teamwork, leadership, etc.

I would like to study in the US, Singapore, UK, China or Australia.

So far the best thing I could zero in for myself is the Harvard Extension School. The only problem with it is that it's a Part Time Program, and I cannot get a dedicated Student Visa for studying here.

I am looking for alternative courses in the listed countries that are very cost effective and give me great international exposure. My primary concern is not employability post graduation but rather the knowledge and experience that I gain during the course itself.

Thus, I request well researched members here to share their knowledge with me and help me decide. Although my budget is 100,000 USD, I would be more comfortable spending less.

I plan to appear for GMAT around September, and expect a score of at least 650+.

You can take the Harvard program by distance learning. They provide visas for the summer school and perhaps also for the January term.

Obvious alternative is the Global Entrepreneurship MSc in France, China and the USA organized by EM Lyon

Obvious alternative is the Global Entrepreneurship MSc in France, China and the USA organized by EM Lyon

That's probably true. With EM Lyon you get a really immersive experience, strong relationships with other entrepreneurs and a global perspective. It's now very late to get a visa application underway for some countries. I know that in the programme our group teaches, June 30th is the recommended date (http://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/msc/entrepreneurship-innovation/application#key-dates).

That's probably true. With EM Lyon you get a really immersive experience, strong relationships with other entrepreneurs and a global perspective. It's now very late to get a visa application underway for some countries. I know that in the programme our group teaches, June 30th is the recommended date (http://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/msc/entrepreneurship-innovation/application#key-dates).

You don't need to be in Boston to start with HES. You might find it easier to get a B1 business visa, and with that there's no problem studying at HES.

Ok, so I've managed to get into the GEP program at EMLyon.

I cannot convince myself 100% if I should go for this or instead try applying for the MBA at the same B School.

People are telling me that 4 months/Country is too less & I am interested in working for a few years after the program.

The benefit of GEP seems to be that I'll get to explore opportunities and experience what it's like in the US as well as China and not just France. The co-ordinator is confident that there are more job opportunities in Europe than in US, and for potential employers the difference in degree's is not that huge. He suggested it's easier for GEP candidates to find work because the position is usually lower paying and a lower cost to the company than an MBA graduate.

Should I go for the GEP or try for the more recognizable and traditional IMBA ?

Congratulations. I don't understand the point about four months being too little. Too little for what? One semester is the traditional length of time for a student semester abroad, and from my experience in New England it felt like the perfect period of time to be in another business school.

If you want to get a job, rather than be an entrepreneur after the masters, then an MBA is better. Different degrees have different outcomes, as the FT rankings show, and the idea that it's easier to find work with a lower wage is not strategic thinking.

If you want to be employed then go to an MBA (if you have enough work experience), MiM or MiF at a school with better placement, ideally in a country where you speak the language. Read: Best schools for international students' placement http://www.find-mba.com/board/41143

Hi Duncan,

Given that I dont have a gmat score and my main objective is to be an entrepreneur, have nothing too important to do at the moment, seems a win win situation for me.

The program may not be as robust and challenging as an entreprenerial life is but I can make it work for me.