LBS vs HSG
Hi all!
I was admitted to LBS and HSG and was wondering what you would choose in my situation.
My plan is to start working at MBB or BB with a strong preference for the DACH Region as I am a non-swiss student who speaks German.
My opinion is the following.
Pro LBS: • Global Brand, Top Faculty • Global Network (+ stronger profiles) • Curriculum suits my interests • 1 Year Master's
Cons LBS: • Smaller DACH network • No personal connection to Switzerland • DACH Teams probably won't recruit on campus
Pro HSG: • Network concentrated on DACH • DACH Teams recruit on campus • Possibly easier to work in Switzerland with a Swiss degree
Cons HSG: • Non Flagship (MBI, MUG, MaccFin) • Faculty, Classmates not as strong as LBS • Curriculum less appealing
What would be your decision and why? I am leaning towards LBS because of the aforementioned Pros, the strong DACH Club at LBS and because I am convinced that I would still be invited to interviews in the DACH Region coming from LBS.
Looking forward to your input!
I went to WHU for undergrad and now I'm in ER in London. While there are plenty of LBS alumni at my firm (+buyside), I've only met people from HSG within IBD and PE. But it really depends on you, if you want to be in DACH it won't make a big difference. But LBS is still the significantly better school
In-general -
Attend HSG if you want to stay in Switzerland. Given you are a non-swiss citizen, do not know how that affects the employability.
LBS will give you access to London and some opportunities in DACH/Europe in major corporations. You can always start in London and transition later, but the LBS degree will carry more weight.
Interested too as I am in a very similar situation
Curious as to why the HSG curriculum is not as appealing? Which program did you get into at HSG? I believe their SIM program is one of the best in the world and I'm assuming since your interested in consulting that is the one which you applied. Was their something specific?
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