Need general advice/help

Judy Kim

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Posted Jul 27, 2023 18:31

Hello, I am a student from the United States in my last year of college, looking to pursue an MBA or MIM in Europe.

Specifically, I want to focus on Fashion Management. Because I recently decided that I want to get my masters, I have not taken any GRE or GMAT tests and don't think I can if I want to get my masters straight after my bachelors.

Is it possible to get an MBA or MIM without test scores? If so, what are some good schools? I have been looking at IFA, GBSB, IED, and ESCP.

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StuartHE

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Posted Jul 27, 2023 18:45

What are your goals?
You can't arrange a visa for a start in September at this late stage. Perhaps you are an EU citizen? If you are starting in January at the soonest, then you certainly have the time to take the GMAT. As a US college graduate, you should be able to get a good enough GMAT score for most of these schools, although ESCP will be the most challenging.
IFA, GBSB and IED are not *hugely* selective, so you will be a likely admit there.

What are your goals?  You can't arrange a visa for a start in September at this late stage. Perhaps you are an EU citizen? If you are starting in January at the soonest, then you certainly have the time to take the GMAT. As a US college graduate, you should be able to get a good enough GMAT score for most of these schools, although ESCP will be the most challenging.  IFA, GBSB and IED are not *hugely* selective, so you will be a likely admit there.

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Judy Kim

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Posted Jul 27, 2023 19:03

What are your goals?
You can't arrange a visa for a start in September at this late stage. Perhaps you are an EU citizen? If you are starting in January at the soonest, then you certainly have the time to take the GMAT. As a US college graduate, you should be able to get a good enough GMAT score for most of these schools, although ESCP will be the most challenging.
IFA, GBSB and IED are not *hugely* selective, so you will be a likely admit there.

I want to work in the fashion industry in a managerial position. I would like to start September 2024, so I do have some time. I am not an EU citizen. Do you suggest I do take the GMAT?
Also I have no professional work experience-- and since I need some for an MBA, I will probably have better chances with MIM correct?

[Edited by Judy Kim on Jul 27, 2023]

[quote]What are your goals?  You can't arrange a visa for a start in September at this late stage. Perhaps you are an EU citizen? If you are starting in January at the soonest, then you certainly have the time to take the GMAT. As a US college graduate, you should be able to get a good enough GMAT score for most of these schools, although ESCP will be the most challenging.  IFA, GBSB and IED are not *hugely* selective, so you will be a likely admit there.  [/quote] I want to work in the fashion industry in a managerial position. I would like to start September 2024, so I do have some time. I am not an EU citizen. Do you suggest I do take the GMAT?  Also I have no professional work experience-- and since I need some for an MBA, I will probably have better chances with MIM correct?

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StuartHE

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Posted Jul 27, 2023 19:18

Do you want to work in the US, or perhaps in mainland Europe? If it's mainland Europe, an intensive language programme followed by a certificate in fashion business taught in the local language might be a better investment than an MiM taught in English. Language skills beat degrees every time.
If it's the US, then I would recommend you get into the very best school you can do - and that will require the GMAT.
Indeed, without work experience you won't be able to get into a top-quality MBA here. So, get into a MiM or a specialised programme in fashion at a top business school.

Do you want to work in the US, or perhaps in mainland Europe? If it's mainland Europe, an intensive language programme followed by a certificate in fashion business taught in the local language might be a better investment than an MiM taught in English. Language skills beat degrees every time.  If it's the US, then I would recommend you get into the very best school you can do - and that will require the GMAT.  Indeed, without work experience you won't be able to get into a top-quality MBA here. So, get into a MiM or a specialised programme in fashion at a top business school.

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Judy Kim

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Posted Jul 29, 2023 05:06

Do you want to work in the US, or perhaps in mainland Europe? If it's mainland Europe, an intensive language programme followed by a certificate in fashion business taught in the local language might be a better investment than an MiM taught in English. Language skills beat degrees every time.
If it's the US, then I would recommend you get into the very best school you can do - and that will require the GMAT.
Indeed, without work experience you won't be able to get into a top-quality MBA here. So, get into a MiM or a specialised programme in fashion at a top business school.

Do you think it is better to get a masters in a program specifically for fashion if that is what I want to do with my career? or do you think it is better to get a general MiM at a top school.

[quote]Do you want to work in the US, or perhaps in mainland Europe? If it's mainland Europe, an intensive language programme followed by a certificate in fashion business taught in the local language might be a better investment than an MiM taught in English. Language skills beat degrees every time.  If it's the US, then I would recommend you get into the very best school you can do - and that will require the GMAT.  Indeed, without work experience you won't be able to get into a top-quality MBA here. So, get into a MiM or a specialised programme in fashion at a top business school.  [/quote] Do you think it is better to get a masters in a program specifically for fashion if that is what I want to do with my career? or do you think it is better to get a general MiM at a top school.

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Duncan

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Posted Jul 29, 2023 16:01

Fashion is an industry, not a business function. It really depends on the role you want. A top MiM is probably more valuable in fashion than most fashion masters. Probably the most valuable is a specialised masters in a specific business function like accounting, finance, marketing, operations, supply chain etc.

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Judy Kim

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Posted Jul 29, 2023 21:38

Fashion is an industry, not a business function. It really depends on the role you want. A top MiM is probably more valuable in fashion than most fashion masters. Probably the most valuable is a specialised masters in a specific business function like accounting, finance, marketing, operations, supply chain etc.

What about specialised fashion management programs like the one at IESEG?

[quote]Fashion is an industry, not a business function. It really depends on the role you want. A top MiM is probably more valuable in fashion than most fashion masters. Probably the most valuable is a specialised masters in a specific business function like accounting, finance, marketing,  operations,  supply  chain etc.  [/quote] What about specialised fashion management programs like the one at IESEG?

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Duncan

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Posted Jul 29, 2023 22:59

That is an archetypal fashion masters. It's a broad survey of the industry, rather than one that gives you skills in a business function.

That is an archetypal fashion masters. It's a broad survey of the industry, rather than one that gives you skills in a business function.

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