WHU, Warwick, HHL

nomadabhi

10 9

Posted Dec 23, 2019 15:31

If anyone could please provide me with some level of guidance, that would be really helpful.
I want to pursue an MBA and I am confused as to which one should be the best for me.
I have applied to all 3 programs and have been given an admit from HHL.
I like the program, however I'm confused regarding if I should take it up or not.
I have a masters degree in Chemical Engineering and have worked for a tyre manufacturer for the last 4.5 years.
Any help will be highly appreciated.
Best.

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Duncan

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Posted Dec 23, 2019 15:44

What are your goals? Why did these schools attract you?

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nomadabhi

10 9

Posted Dec 23, 2019 20:39

What are your goals? Why did these schools attract you?

Hey, so I am keen to work in the automobile sector, preferably as a product manager in electric vehicles.
I applied to HHL, WHU L and Mannheim, since all 3 are in Germany and Germany is a hub for automobiles. While looking at other schools in Europe Warwick was another one which looked feasible.

[quote]What are your goals? Why did these schools attract you? [/quote]

Hey, so I am keen to work in the automobile sector, preferably as a product manager in electric vehicles.
I applied to HHL, WHU L and Mannheim, since all 3 are in Germany and Germany is a hub for automobiles. While looking at other schools in Europe Warwick was another one which looked feasible.

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Duncan

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Posted Dec 24, 2019 10:37

Those sound like good choices.

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nomadabhi

10 9

Posted Dec 26, 2019 12:46

Those sound like good choices.

So, HHL has offered me admission and the others are yet to get back. Should I take up the HHL offer or wait for the others?

[quote]Those sound like good choices. [/quote]

So, HHL has offered me admission and the others are yet to get back. Should I take up the HHL offer or wait for the others?

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Duncan

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Posted Dec 26, 2019 16:20

Are you a competitive candidate at the other schools? How good is your German? The auto sector is pretty strong about Leipzig now.

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nomadabhi

10 9

Posted Dec 26, 2019 19:33

Are you a competitive candidate at the other schools? How good is your German? The auto sector is pretty strong about Leipzig now.

Mannheim is unlikely, WHU and Warwick I think I may convert. However, as an Indian my German is weak. I have been learning German for the last 1-2 months.

[quote]Are you a competitive candidate at the other schools? How good is your German? The auto sector is pretty strong about Leipzig now. [/quote]
Mannheim is unlikely, WHU and Warwick I think I may convert. However, as an Indian my German is weak. I have been learning German for the last 1-2 months.

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Duncan

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Posted Dec 26, 2019 19:58

Have you applied for the long or short program at HHL?

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nomadabhi

10 9

Posted Dec 26, 2019 20:23

Have you applied for the long or short program at HHL?

The 21 month program.

[quote]Have you applied for the long or short program at HHL? [/quote]

The 21 month program.

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Duncan

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Posted Dec 27, 2019 06:42

Warwick would be better still.

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nomadabhi

10 9

Posted Dec 28, 2019 14:42

Warwick would be better still.

What should be my order?
1. Warwick
2.?
3.?

[quote]Warwick would be better still.[/quote]
What should be my order?
1. Warwick
2.?
3.?

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Duncan

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Posted Dec 28, 2019 22:55

Those are not the only schools to consider, and I don't know you or your goals well enough to want to limit you to them.

[Edited by Duncan on Dec 29, 2019]

Those are not the only schools to consider, and I don't know you or your goals well enough to want to limit you to them.

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nomadabhi

10 9

Posted Dec 29, 2019 10:01

Those are not the only schools to consider, and I don't know your or your goals well enough to want to limit you to them.

Fair enough. Thanks for your feedback.

[quote]Those are not the only schools to consider, and I don't know your or your goals well enough to want to limit you to them. [/quote]

Fair enough. Thanks for your feedback.

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nomadabhi

10 9

Posted Mar 26, 2020 14:38

An update to this post.
I've got an admit from both HHL as well as Warwick. The others have either chosen to waitlist me or chosen to not select me for their program.
Also, I've completed my A1 in German and am halfway through A2.
In light of this any feedback on which school should I choose to join would be appreciated.

Thanks

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Duncan

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Posted Mar 26, 2020 15:11

Warwick is clearly the better choice.

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nomadabhi

10 9

Posted Apr 02, 2020 00:43

Even with the effect of coronavirus and Brexit and the time it might take for the economies to get back up?
I assume that the longer duration of HHL will allow me to also allow me to pursue internship and demonstrate my ability to work in Germany which I might not get to do at Warwick.

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Duncan

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Posted Apr 02, 2020 01:00

That is true. But your English will be better after a year at Warwick than your German after two years at HHL.

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tgfjp

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Posted Apr 02, 2020 22:22

Rankings are not everything but HHL does not even make the FT rankings, whereas Warwick is in the top half of the FT top global MBA programmes.

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Duncan

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Posted Apr 02, 2020 23:25

HHL is ranked #20 in Europe for the MiM, similar to Mannheim and Cass. It has a small MBA, and a limited regional market, but also an incredible track record for entrepreneurship, which suppresses salaries. It feeds into totally different outcomes from Warwick and that matters much more than its ranking.

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