LBS vs HEC vs Bocconi? Please help me!
I got accepted into HEC Grande Ecole Programme (MiM), LBS MiM and Bocconi MSc Finance. I've always wanted to study finance and work in IB or PE (I have experience in PE) in either London or Milan. Any suggestions on which programme better suits my interests? I applied to the MFA at LBS and they told me that I was a "perfect fit" for the MiM, while I applied to HEC MiM because I know that I'll have the chance to specialise in International Finance the second year. Concerning Bocconi, it's probably the most challenging and though one, highly focused on the market side but maybe it's lest prestigious compared to the other two? I hold a bachelor degree from Bocconi. I literally don't know what to do right now.
Honestly, I think that my interview with LBS was really weird, the guy started asking me some kind of technical questions such as the valuation of a company, LBO model etc I was thinking about asking them to reevaluate my profile because I don't think that the interviewer was being "fair".
I applied also to LSE MSc Finance and PE but I got rejected. I have to make a decision before the 16 and I don't know what to do. I am aware of the fact that in the UK even if you studied Management you can work in IB (I don't think that it is the same in Italy) but I know that the LBS MiM is almost identical to what I already studied during my bachelor.
Ciao Francesco,
Firstly, keep your name anonymous on WSO - general tip. For London IB LBS>Bocconi whilst for Milan, Bocconi >LBS. You can get into IB with in London with the LBS MiM because you can easily choose modules to make it finance heavy. Another thing to consider is that Bocconi is better known in London than LBS is in Milan. Sure, both are known in both cities but take a look on LinkedIn to look at where people place. Going to Bocconi means you're top pick for Milan and in the top choices for London too (behind LSE, LBS and Oxbridge). Going to LBS means you're still in the top pick for London, but behind people who have done MFins at the usual UK targets. Additionally, you have a slight disadvantage in that the MiM will probably be slightly less respected for Milan IB than an MFin and you will still have to compete against people from Bocconi and LSE. IMO, Bocconi is a good choice and you can leverage the huge Bocconi network in London - can't do the same with the LBS network in Milan.
As for HEC, you don't really have an advantage by going there. It's less respected than Bocconi in Milan and LBS in London. Additionally, in London it may be seen on par with Bocconi but the MFin at Bocconi will likely be better recognised for London IB than the HEC MiM.
This is very accurate, I would add though, that if you did your bachelors at Bocconi, you’d get the best of both worlds by going to LBS!
Yes, I have a bachelor degree in international economics and management from Bocconi, exchange at Edhec and summer school at LSE
Thank you so much, this is extremely helpful, do you think that the fact that I am currently studying at Bocconi (bachelor) changes the situation?
I don't think so. Perhaps moving schools adds some "internationality", but I don't think it matters too much. Better so something that helps you land the best job as fast as possible.
Can you share your stats and background? @Francesco-Tenti"
Bachelor degree at Bocconi in economics and management (expected grade: 110/110 with honors), GMAT 670 (I know... it's pretty low), 3 students associations (one in PE and one in consulting), internship in PE, experience at EY, training in some BB in Hong Kong (Jp, etc). Exchange at Edhec BS and summer school at LSE.
Considering you know you want to do IB or PE, why apply to the MiM at HEC and not the MIF?
I just thought that it would be beneficial to attend a two year master --> penultimate year summer internships. On top of that, I studied in France and to me it seemed like it was a more prestigious programme, even if it may not be perceived like this by London employers.
Hmm HEC is an absolute top target and a better student experience than Bocconi or LBS. The real question is the length of a master in finance versus a master in management.
if you are keen to enjoy a few more years of studying, pick HEC and enjoy the ride plus you will learn french otherwise pick bocco
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