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Posted Mar 22, 2019 17:42

Hello, I am an Italian professional thinking about an MBA next year.
I have a background in FIG M&A (from a big4 but in Italy we are really strong and comparable with major investment banks) and the aim of the MBA is to end up in PE/VC after graduation.
At the moment I am interested in three main programs: Kellog - INSEAD - HKUST.

My biggest doubt is: if I would like to come back in Italy after graduation, the MBA in Hong Kong will keep a good value or is it better to stay in Europe (INSEAD) or at least looking for USA (Kellog)?

Thank you for the help!
Hello, I am an Italian professional thinking about an MBA next year.
I have a background in FIG M&A (from a big4 but in Italy we are really strong and comparable with major investment banks) and the aim of the MBA is to end up in PE/VC after graduation.
At the moment I am interested in three main programs: Kellog - INSEAD - HKUST.

My biggest doubt is: if I would like to come back in Italy after graduation, the MBA in Hong Kong will keep a good value or is it better to stay in Europe (INSEAD) or at least looking for USA (Kellog)?

Thank you for the help!
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Posted Mar 22, 2019 19:39

Insead is much better than HKUST.

HKUST is pretty decent school, but I don't think is good option for working in Italy.

Kellog is a very good school with great outcomes. I am not sure about its network in Italy specifically

Bocconi even though is ranked lower, is much much better option for working in Italy than HKUST, or Kellog. Maybe consider it?

[Edited by George Patsoulis on Mar 22, 2019]

Insead is much better than HKUST.

HKUST is pretty decent school, but I don't think is good option for working in Italy.

Kellog is a very good school with great outcomes. I am not sure about its network in Italy specifically

Bocconi even though is ranked lower, is much much better option for working in Italy than HKUST, or Kellog. Maybe consider it?
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Posted Mar 22, 2019 20:19

Thank you very much for your answer!

I know Bocconi is very good, but I would prefer to use the MBA also as an international experience I was not able to do with my previous degrees.
Thank you very much for your answer!

I know Bocconi is very good, but I would prefer to use the MBA also as an international experience I was not able to do with my previous degrees.
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Posted Mar 22, 2019 20:22

Maybe the Bocconi Asia Campus is an option? Or take an exchange semester in HK?
Maybe the Bocconi Asia Campus is an option? Or take an exchange semester in HK?
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Posted Mar 26, 2019 17:03

Insead is probably your best bet if Bocconi is off the table. These private equity / VC networks tend to be very tight, though, so have a backup plan. Insead would have great leverage across Europe in consulting, for example.
Insead is probably your best bet if Bocconi is off the table. These private equity / VC networks tend to be very tight, though, so have a backup plan. Insead would have great leverage across Europe in consulting, for example.
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