Which school/area to choose? Netherlands (TIAS) or US (Simon)

Hi guys! First post here.

I am quite lucky to have received 3 admits from several MS programs and having a headache here regarding which one to choose. My background is as follows:

  • From:
    Vietnam, 25 yrs old male
  • Work experience:
    2.5 years in brand management (all entry-level responsibility though) for 3 different brands in different industries (haircare, automobile, FMCG)
  • Goal:
    Switch to a more analytical role (marketing analyst, consumer insight...) in short term and pivot to management consulting/ corporate strategy in long term to have a strategic understanding of business in a big picture. I chose to study a MS degree to hone in hard skills for the short term goal. For the long term, though, I feel like to get into consulting it is essential to acquire a big-name MBA, like top 20 at least, later down the line, so I might pursue this path as well.
  • Stats:
    This might be unnecessary now that I'm admitted, but anyway my GPA is 3.01 and GMAT is 720
  • Admits:

Bocconi MS Marketing Management with no $
Although this is a brand name school, I feel it wouldn't be as effective to help me achieve my goal. And it's like impossible for a non-EU like me to get a job. No money as well. So I guess it's an easy no.

TIAS MS Business Administration with $
So this program has both a Business Analytics track and a Change Management track, which I have the freedom to choose after a foundation term. It's quite a good school in the Netherlands, arguably no. 2 after RSM. As I heard from several Vietnamese connections in the Netherlands, it is possible to get a job here. The visa regulations for non-EUs here are supportive and there are roles that doesn't require Dutch. But to get a consulting job I've heard it's pretty challenging as I might need to have local language working proficiency.

Simon Business School, URochester, MS Marketing Analytics with $
This program is STEM-eligible which I think would make it more bearable in terms of job search after graduation. I also have the option of taking an internship track that would allow me to get an internship like in a MBA, and then come back to finish the program. It would extend the duration of the program to 17 months, which means more time for networking and job searching. The only thing I am concerned for now is I still have quite a heavy chunk of tuition left while starting salaries of this program (or MSs in general compared to MBAs) in the employment report seem not that high, and people always talk about visa uncertainty or firms' reluctance to sponsor in Trump era,

Some people advised me that if I want to pursue a top MBA in the US later, then it's a no brainer to go to Simon and gradually build my network here. Although I am also a big fan of American culture, I also find the idea of living in Europe, known for work-life balance, for several years, also appealing.

Please give me your 2 cents! Thank you very much.

 

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