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Have you considered pursuing an MBA degree in Europe? In a world that has become increasingly global, studying abroad can offer many advantages for applicants seeking a diverse student body, a faster-paced program and smaller class sizes focused on collaborative teamwork.
Hear the experiences of students and faculty from European MBA programs:
Diversity
As a continent, Europe is inherently multicultural, representing a vibrant mix of nationalities, customs and languages. European MBA programs reflect this diversity, frequently boasting classes made up of 85 to 90 percent international students drawn from as many as 35 to 40 different countries.
Teamwork
Most European MBA programs have smaller class sizes of between 50 and 70 students. An emphasis on interactive, collaborative group work allows students to benefit from the diversity of the student body while pinpointing strengths and weaknesses of their own to focus on throughout the program.
Reduced Time Out of the Workforce
Many European MBA programs last for between 11 and 18 months, shorter than the two-year model offered by most U.S. business schools. Because students graduate faster and return to the workforce sooner, pursuing an MBA in Europe can present a much lower opportunity cost. “It’s half the opportunity cost for more than double the global network, compared to most MBA programs,” says Michael Abare, INSEAD MBA ’13.
Want to learn more? An MBA fair is a great place to start. The MBA Tour is hosting a conference in New York City on Monday, June 22nd, exclusively for applicants considering European MBA programs. Register online for free.
Participating business schools include Copenhagen Business School, Ecole hoteliere de Lausanne, ESSEC Business School, IE Business School, IESE Business School, Imperial College London, INSEAD, Rotterdam School of Management: Erasmus University, University of Cambridge and University of St. Gallen. (Visit the MBA Tour website for a full list of schools.)
Can’t make the event on June 22nd? The MBA Tour will also be in nine cities across the United States later this summer:
Seattle, July 16th
San Francisco, July 18th
Los Angeles, July 19th
Houston, July 21st
Atlanta, July 23rd
New York City, July 25th
Chicago, July 27th
Washington, DC, July 29th
Boston, July 30th
