Duke MMS vs. HEC Paris MIB
Hi guys,
I am trying to break into banking but with my undergrad degree and my Master in Finance both from an absolute non-target in Central Europe I couldn't get a single interview for a SA internship position summer. This is why I want to go to a target b-school for 1 more year (i.e. buying 1 year). Since I do not have the required work experience for an MBA, I can only aim for Master Programs (MSF, MSc, MiM, etc.) which I thought only existed in Europe (no pre-experience graduate degrees in the US).
I was rejected by LSE, and Bocconi only offers 2-year programs, so my first choice was the Master in International Business at HEC Paris. However I just heard about the Duke MMS program and am now seriously considering it.
These are my pros and cons:
HEC (Master in International Business)
+ top reputation in Europe (I would rather like to work in US however), cheaper (only $30k), interesting courses (sounds like a mini-MBA)
- target mainly for Europe, no placement in US (?) (unknown in US?)
Duke (MMS)
+ Duke brand name, US target (better if I want to work in the US (?))
- "Foundations of Business" sounds a little strange for somebody who already has a business undergrad + a finance masters degree. does that even make sense at all??? are there any similar programs in the US that offer masters for business/finance majors?
Thanks a lot.
If you want to work in the US, Duke MMS is the obvious choice. It has great placement into top banking firms and boutiques. Also, there are lots of people in the program with a business background (finance and accounting) so the foundation focus shouldn't be a deterrent.
PM me for more specifics on the program.
I think you need to really assess why you need another specialized masters. If you are international also realize that sponsorship in the US is difficult at this time. Duke has a great program, but it is no guarantee.
thank you for your answers.
@TNA I'm just thinking I need another masters from a top-tier school. my 2 degrees from my non-non-target university will not bring me anywhere I feel ...
@LoneStarDevil thanks, PM'd you
Hey just wondering about your stats for HEC
undergrad degree in international business GPA: Top 3% European good but not top university master's degree in finance and accounting GMAT: 720
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