Insead vs hec vs imperial vs cranfield
Hello,
I graduated in engineering four months ago and I am looking to shift towards roles in strategy (BCG, Bain, etc.), or in management, innovation, and transformation in the industry (aerospace, automotive, energy...), with the objective of eventually taking on leadership and executive positions. I had the opportunity, at a young age, to lead projects worth several tens of millions of euros.
I have been admitted to several academic programs and would greatly appreciate your advice on the best path to take, considering my ambition to work in Europe and the Middle East, while remaining open to opportunities in the United States, although that is not my priority.
Here are the programs I’ve been admitted to:
- MBA at Cranfield University
- Master in International Management (MiM) at INSEAD
- Master in International Management (MiM) at Imperial College (currently negotiating for an MBA)
- Harvard 2+2 Program (potential admission)
- Master PIC at HEC/École Polytechnique (Master in Project Management, Innovation, and considered equivalent to a final year at HEC)
I am wondering about the comparative value of an MBA versus a MiM. My initial preference leans toward an MBA to avoid having to pursue a MiM followed by an MBA later. However, I am questioning whether it would be better to prioritize a less prestigious MBA, such as Cranfield, over a MiM from a school like Imperial or INSEAD. What ranking would you give to these options?
Thank you in advance for your insightful advice.
I graduated in engineering four months ago and I am looking to shift towards roles in strategy (BCG, Bain, etc.), or in management, innovation, and transformation in the industry (aerospace, automotive, energy...), with the objective of eventually taking on leadership and executive positions. I had the opportunity, at a young age, to lead projects worth several tens of millions of euros.
I have been admitted to several academic programs and would greatly appreciate your advice on the best path to take, considering my ambition to work in Europe and the Middle East, while remaining open to opportunities in the United States, although that is not my priority.
Here are the programs I’ve been admitted to:
- MBA at Cranfield University
- Master in International Management (MiM) at INSEAD
- Master in International Management (MiM) at Imperial College (currently negotiating for an MBA)
- Harvard 2+2 Program (potential admission)
- Master PIC at HEC/École Polytechnique (Master in Project Management, Innovation, and considered equivalent to a final year at HEC)
I am wondering about the comparative value of an MBA versus a MiM. My initial preference leans toward an MBA to avoid having to pursue a MiM followed by an MBA later. However, I am questioning whether it would be better to prioritize a less prestigious MBA, such as Cranfield, over a MiM from a school like Imperial or INSEAD. What ranking would you give to these options?
Thank you in advance for your insightful advice.
Hi @AAAAAAAAAAAAAW.
Thank you for your post, that is wonderful you have been admitted to that many universities.
I would highly recommend Cranfield MBA as it has been was one of the very first institutions in the UK to offer the MBA. And career progression of alumni is highly rated in the 2024 rankings, with the Full Time MBA ranked 6th in the UK and 9th in Europe. The MBA is also top 20 in Europe and 5th in the UK for its alumni network – one of the oldest MBA networks in Europe.
Please read a post on Cranfield university website posted this year in February:
https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/press/cranfield-school-of-managements-full-time-mba-climbs-in-global-financial-times-ranking
Also, As part of its MBA, Cranfield also offers a month-long international experience with partner university ESCP, which climbed two places in the Financial Times ranking, to 25th globally.
I can offer you also a guidance regarding life at Cranfield, part-time jobs or communities within the university.
Please do let me know if you have any further questions.
Lucie
PhD Student
Student Ambassador
Cranfield University
Thank you for your post, that is wonderful you have been admitted to that many universities.
I would highly recommend Cranfield MBA as it has been was one of the very first institutions in the UK to offer the MBA. And career progression of alumni is highly rated in the 2024 rankings, with the Full Time MBA ranked 6th in the UK and 9th in Europe. The MBA is also top 20 in Europe and 5th in the UK for its alumni network – one of the oldest MBA networks in Europe.
Please read a post on Cranfield university website posted this year in February:
https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/press/cranfield-school-of-managements-full-time-mba-climbs-in-global-financial-times-ranking
Also, As part of its MBA, Cranfield also offers a month-long international experience with partner university ESCP, which climbed two places in the Financial Times ranking, to 25th globally.
I can offer you also a guidance regarding life at Cranfield, part-time jobs or communities within the university.
Please do let me know if you have any further questions.
Lucie
PhD Student
Student Ambassador
Cranfield University
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