ESADE MBA vs IE MBA for consulting (especially in Middle East)

Both are very good schools and degrees; IE has a slight edge in the Middle East given larger alumni network and brand recognition

Hi there,

Q: ESADE MBA vs IE MBA for consulting (especially in Middle East)

You can get a data-driven answer by checking the track record of the programs in terms of exits. You can do so as follows:

1. Go to LinkedIn
2. Add the universities as "School", one by one (if possible, target the the MBA only)
3. Filter by each target company you have as “Current company” for your target geography
4. Check how many school alumni joined your target firms
5. Normalize for the size of the MBA intake (if available)

Good luck!

Francesco

Hi there,

I think this is the 3rd thread about the same question (with the same answers :-)).

Cheers,

Florian

Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

• Neither Esade nor IE seem to have a strong brand presence in the Middle East consulting market compared to, for instance, INSEAD. If your goal is a consulting firm in this region, the school name can play a role – especially when you’re not already based in the region.

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round

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Best,

Hagen

None of them is super strong in the Middle East, but IE has the better brand.