IE vs EDHEC

Hello everyone,

I have been admitted to IE for the Dual Master Degree in Management & Finance and at EDHEC for MIM-Finance. I am still not sure what type of career I want to pursue (whether in IB or PE etc).

IE pros:

- It is more globally recognised

- It is the top program in Spain and among the best according to the various rankings (QS: 4th MIM & 11th MIF. FT: 11th MIM & 7th Finance)

- Living in Madrid

IE cons:

- During the programme you take so many courses that you can hardly specialize or deepen a particular topic

EDHEC pros:

- The program seems better structured and since you have less courses you can focus more on the basics (which for me is a good thing since I do not have a finance background)

- Very good academic exchanges and close ties with companies and sponsors such as PWC and Societe Generale

- TOP 10 Masters in Finance Worldwide & 11th Master in Management Worldwide Financial Times 2023

EDHEC Cons:

- I have been told that EDHEC suffers a lot the competition from HEC & ESSEC

Which institution has the better programme? Which programme prepares better someone who does not have a finance background? Which places better in the financial centers in Europe (London, Paris, Frankfurt)?

Which program is better and provides better opportunities?

IE
52% (14 votes)
EDHEC
48% (13 votes)
Total votes: 27
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Not too familiar with IE, but a guy from my complete non-target undergrad attended the EDHEC MiM, did a bunch of IB internships and eventually secured a spot at a top BB (GS/JP/MS) in London, all while having virtually 0 work experience prior to joining the program, besides an internship at a tiny brokerage. HEC/ESSEC obviously rank higher, but EDHEC doesn't seem all that bad and its 2+ year duration gives you ample time to lock down multiple internships.

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