U-Miami VS UofT (Rotman) VS ESCP IN DEPTH

Hey! I am currently a senior from Ethiopia and I am in a sticky situation between many school choices. For context, I am blessed enough to comfortably afford all these schools but I do want to keep in mind ROI. I want to work in high finance, and I am able to secure internships at large banks in Ethiopia as my first year (initial experience wont be too hard to get). I am also able to come back to the UAE whenever I want (Golden Visa).

Option 1: ESCP Business School (Bsc Management) (London - Madrid - Turin)

  • School is very cheap (30k USD/yr) and is only 3 years which allows me to get a masters with the remaining money
  • No post-study work eligibility. My only option is going back to UAE or finding jobs in London that would sponsor
  • School seen as a 'cash cow' on other threads on WSO
  • I like the idea of 3 countries in 3 years

Option 2: University of Miami (Herbert Business School)

  • Received a scholarship (44k USD/yr)
  • Very fun school and has the 'Work Hard Play Hard' mindset
  • Places well in Miami (somewhere I want to work)
  • Immigration + H1B instability (hear a lot of stories of international students struggling to find work)

Option 3: University of Toronto (Rotman)

  • School is more expensive than other options (52k USD/yr)
  • School is seen as "prestigious" in the UAE
  • GPA deflation is very bad (avg gpa is 3.3-3.4)
  • Visa will not be an issue PGWP allows me to work for 3 years without sponsorship
  • Places somewhat okay in Toronto (behind Ivey and Queens)

If I had to rank it on what I would choose specifically if Visa issues and job market wasn't in the picture: 1. U-Miami 2. UofT 3. ESCP. Please help me choose a school between these. 

SCHOOL?

University Of Miami (Herbert Business School)
40% (6 votes)
University of Toronto (Rotman)
13% (2 votes)
ESCP Business School
47% (7 votes)
Total votes: 15
3 Comments
 

Go to Miami then if not Toronto. Avoid ESCP massive cash cow. Miami, even though not the best uni of the US, is respected in Miami to find a nice job. Plus, you will enjoy the amazing city.


 

 

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