LBS GMiM - same as regular MiM?
Hi all, i've found that there is a lack of recent information on this site pertaining to how LBS' Global Master's in Management (GMiM) shapes up in terms of recruiting and overall reputation in London and abroad, particularly in comparison to LBS' flagship MiM & other London target masters programs.
Through some initial research, it would appear that a large majority of students in the GMiM are Chinese international students who eventually end up in IB/MBB in China/HK post grad, which is unsurprising when considering the nature of the program (2nd year of study in China).
However, as someone who does not fit this profile nor language skillset (UK uni, non-Chinese) i'm curious if the GMiM stacks up with both the regular MiM at LBS and other UK targets the same for London recruiting. I would not be opposed to working in HK etc. but i'm aware of the severe limitations due to language and frankly London is very much still my focus, which leads me to a few questions:
1. How does LBS' GMiM fare/how is it viewed against the regular MiM for London IB/MBB recruiting? Is the lack of alumni I can find on LinkedIn working in high finance a product of self selection (returning to China)?
2. I have multiple no-name IB/PE internships and want to break into IB/PE (or an adjacent industry) post graduation - does the GMiM limit me to just consulting (wouldn't be opposed but not first choice)? How does it generally compare to the MFA/other Msc targets in this regard?
3. If anyone has been through this program or has insight as to how it is, would you recommend it? (note: I have been to China several times and enjoyed it and my long term gf is Chinese, so i've at least felt comfortable there as a tourist - surely would be similar as a student?)
I feel that this program is a unique opportunity for someone looking to enjoy an extra year abroad while also landing a top London job, so I would appreciate any colour, thanks!
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights regarding the LBS Global Master's in Management (GMiM) compared to the regular MiM and other UK target master's programs:
1. LBS GMiM vs. Regular MiM for London IB/MBB Recruiting
2. Career Prospects Post-GMiM
3. Personal Fit and Recommendations
Additional Considerations
In summary, both the LBS GMiM and regular MiM are strong programs with their own unique advantages. Your decision should be based on your career goals, comfort with international experiences, and the specific industry you aim to enter.
Sources: LBS MiM / LSE Global MiM / HEC-Yale M2M, Profile Evaluation: MSc in Finance at LBS, LSE, Imperial, Said or MIT, LBS MiM vs INSEAD MiM for Management Consulting in France, Profile Evaluation - MSc Finance, LBS MFA vs Cambridge MPhil REF
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Try GMATCLUB or r/mba
took a look before, didn’t see much info regarding placement in London high finance
1. No difference at all except the fact that you'll learn some Chinese and have some more international exposure (for the first year you are completely integrated in all ways with the Mim, the only difference is that you have chinese lessons). Lack of alumni is due to a very high proportion of non-Chinese Gmims dropping out after their first year (and so just doing a Mim), the Chinese ones largely going to work back home, and the class size simply being small compared to the Mim.
2. No, the Gmim/Mim do not limit you to consulting, although this is what most people (abt 50%) end up doing because that's their goal. People whose target is IB/PE/finance in the Mim recruit towards that without any problems, although the proportion is ofc lower that the Mfa since IB/PE/finance is the main focus in that programme.
3. Can't comment on this much except what I said above that a lot of non-Chinese Gmims drop out (due to just wanting to start work already and also due to the Gmim making you ineligible for the grad visa). Also you're right that the majority of people doing the Gmim are Chinese int'l students.
thanks for this, when you say in point 3 that people drop out of the program due to the visa concern, does that mean they can just graduate with the regular MiM (and subsequently receive the grad visa) by forgoing the ‘Global’ part of the program? Or legit just drop out?
Yes I mean they just graduate with the normal MiM
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