Forum: General Forum (6 Comments)
Double Degree Catolica Lisbon with ESCP Europe Paris
Posted by - daimonds - on 12 June 2014 - 4:31pm
Hello,
I have some problems to decide on my masters program: I am currently enrolled in the first semester of good but internationally unknown Master's program in Germany which will give me easily access to audit firms or smaller consultancies within germany. Now I received an offer to do a double degree at Catolica Lisbon with ESCP Europe Paris (I will receive two Master degrees, one from each school).
Since I will already turn 27 this year, I want to start my professional career as soon as possible (in the financial consulting or banking business). Therefore I tend to stay in Germany and finish the program here quickly (until the end of 2015). On the other hand I already gained some working experience abroad and would definetly prefer starting working internationally. Therefore I sometimes also tend to start the ESCP double degree in September (finished in June 2016). Furthermore the ESCP Paris offers me a much better perspective for the future. But as I mentioned i feel like I have to finish my studies as soon as possible.
Can you give me some advise/input/recommendations?
Thank you very much in advance!
IPosted by - daimonds - on 14 June 2014 - 5:07pm
Thank you for your quick answer Thomas. I will read your book!
My only problem is not only to choose the right business school but also my age. I will turn 27 this year but I have experience in top tier consulting and m&a firms and graduated on top of my undergraduate class. do you think i have a big disadvantage due to my age? I am really concerned about it because especially outside from germany students are much more younger? can you give me some input here?
Thank you so much!
DanielPosted by - Thomas Graf - on 15 June 2014 - 4:17pm
Hi Daniel,
I don't see a problem to get enrolled in a Master's program with 27 year of age. But why don't you ask the schools directly? It is so simple... just send an email or call them.
Best wishes
Thomas
Posted by - daimonds - on 14 June 2014 - 2:39pm
Thank you very much for your answer thomas!
I thought about your words and for me it is very important to finish quick but also to have the opportunity to start working abroad. Therefore I applied for a Master's program in Warwick and at UCL.
Do you know both schools and can you say anything about the prerequisites? Particularly for UCL I am not sure about the placement since it is no business school at all. I am also wondering if it is worth to pay the very high fees. For the double degree program I would have to pay only the half. It is a tough decision since I do not know how both schools will place me internationally.
Thank you very much again and kind regards!
DanielPosted by - Thomas Graf - on 14 June 2014 - 3:37pm
Daniel,
read my ebook! There you find how to answer these questions.
It is impossible to all details about every program or school. Therefore, you need a methodology how you can get answers - reliable answers that help you make a decision. This is what my ebook is about.
best
Thomas
Posted by - Thomas Graf - on 12 June 2014 - 5:32pm
Hi there,
it depends on your preferences and options. If you preference number 1 is job entry and your job entry options are ok for you - then do the job entry now. In 2 or 3 years, you can still do an MBA in case you feel that you need a degree from a more renowned reputation.
If your preference is to maximize the quality and reputation of your education NOW, then go for the ESCP offer.
In my MIM eBook, I outline these trade-offs more in detail. But in a nutshell, this is my advice.
Best
ThomasBy Thomas Graf
