Emlyon Miam PGE vs McGill University Bcom

Hello, I have an important decisions to make and would need insight from people with experience in IB:

After 2 years of Classe Préparatoire in France (two years of prep class for the business school entrance exam in France), I was admitted to Emlyon’s Master in Management (MiM) Programme Grande École (PGE). My goal is to work in IB in the Uk but Emlyon is a low target in France and a semi target at best in the UK and has been declining. 

That is why I am seriously considering joining McGill University’s Bachelor in Commerce (Bcom) which I was admitted to. This is a 3 year program and I would be starting in U1- this equates to loosing 2 years of academic progression as I would be restarting my undergrad academic journey all over again-. By doing this, I could later on apply and be admitted to a MSc in Finance from a top university (ideally in the UK) and increase my chances of breaking into IB

Is giving up Emlyon and the PREPA label which holds significant weight in France worth it ? Is Emlyon really not Ideal for IB ? Can I still apply to top Mscs in Finance in the Uk after graduating from Emlyon ? 

I woild be very grateful for any adivce I can receive. I also have very little time to make my mind up.
 

What would you do

Emlyon MiM PGE
60% (3 votes)
Reset at McGill Bcom
40% (2 votes)
Total votes: 5
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