MBA Durham or Edinburgh

Rorschach

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Posted Nov 11, 2018 13:16

I know this questions comes often but I want to be sure to make the right decision.

I got an Offer from Durham and have also good chances to get one from Edinburgh.

Which School would you choose?

thanks in advance.

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Duncan

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Posted Nov 11, 2018 18:43

What is your background and what are your goals? Durham may have better careers services but the cohort and outcomes are better at Edinburgh.

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Rorschach

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Posted Nov 11, 2018 18:59

I am from Germany. My background is chemical engineering and project management in Healthcare/Chemical Industry. After working in the UK for few years in project management or consultant for Heathcare I want In the long term, change to a pharma subsidiary of my previous Employer in the US in a Strategic position or another company in that field.

It is a hard decision, which MBA and University is the best choice?

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Duncan

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Posted Nov 12, 2018 10:25

If you want to work in the US then an American spouse, rather than an MBA, is the thing to focus on. Which of these schools has the better MBA alumni network in pharma?

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Rorschach

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Posted Nov 12, 2018 11:55

well, according to former Alumni and what I realize through LinkedIn, it is quite the same 50/50.

Durham has a better ranking but Edinburgh is risen and has the better University reputation.
I tend to Edinburgh because of the exchange option but I am not really sure.

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donho199

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Posted Nov 12, 2018 12:10

Edinburgh is a much better city to explore and make the most of life in the Scottish capital.
It would enrich your life in many dimensions.

Durham is a historical charming city but it is no comparison to Edinburgh.

The exchange looks very interesting indeed.

If it was 5 10 years ago I would consider Durham but would choose Edinburgh now in a blip second.

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Duncan

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Posted Nov 12, 2018 21:49

Well on the real ranking, salary, is Durham in a much stronger position?

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Rorschach

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Posted Nov 13, 2018 07:42

You are right! As soon as I hear from Edinburgh with positiv news, hopefully, then I would go to scotland. Thanks for helping me guys :)

Edit: I got In and will accept their Offer.

Looking forward to live in Edinburgh!

[Edited by Rorschach on Nov 13, 2018]

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