Listed below are the top international education destinations, giving you ample choices to fulfill your dream of studying MBA abroad.
United States of America
US is one of the most popular business school destinations with the most number of prestigious B-schools in the world.
While pursuing an MBA from the top-notch universities of USA is an advantage in itself, the students here also get strong infrastructural support, great internships and an exposure to latest content and technology besides practical training through projects. Exposure to the real world business environment during internships in top companies grooms students into entrepreneurs and business executives.
The main factor that differentiates US B-schools from rest of the world is the fact that aerican MBA is all about expanding your network and knowing the right people. Ultimately it will be this network of people which will help budding entrepreneurs.
To get into US B-schools, the quality of work experience is given a little preference over academic record. It is mandatory for the applicants to clear GMAT and English proficiency tests like TOEFL and IELTS with an overall band score of 6.5 with individual module score of 6.0 in each, to brighten the chances of studying MBA in USA.
Top B Schools in USA:
•The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
United Kingdom
United Kingdom has always been the favorite study-abroad destination among Indian students. In Europe it has been named the most popular MBA study destination. London is one of the world's leading finance and banking centres and other regions of the UK have excellent opportunities in the services industry. This reflects UK business schools' international reputation not only for a rigorous academic approach but for high salaries and excellent job opportunities after graduating. In fact, in 2007 UK’s business schools taught more MBAs per year than the whole of the rest of Europe put together, according to a British Council research document.
The fact that UK has a strong Indian population base is what makes this place the most attractive destination for Indian students. Students traveling from India find it a lot more comforting to be around people with similar background.
Top B-Schools in UK:
- London Business School (LBS)
- London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- University of Oxford - Said Business School
- University of Cambridge - Judge Business School
- University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
- Manchester Business School - The University of Manchester
- University of Strathclyde - Strathclyde Business School
- Lancaster University Management School
- Imperial College London
- University of Edinburgh Management School
- Cranfield School of Management
Canada
Canada is home to many of the world’s largest and influential companies, and is among the top destinations for Indian students when it comes to doing an MBA.
Canada is a preferred destination by international students for MBA as it promises much more than just good business education and it is the land of opportunities as its economy is thriving with major industries as oil & gas, mining, manufacturing, agriculture and forestry. The impact a good economy has on student life can be felt only after finishing and degree, at the stage where students are looking for jobs. Easy availability of good jobs is what makes Canada such an attractive place to study at. Easy immigration possibilites are also an additional benefit for students looking for permnent residence abroad.
Top B-Schools in Canada:
- York University Schulich’s Business School
- University of Toronto: Rotman’s School
- University of British Columbia’s Sauder Business School
- Queen's School Of Business, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- University of New Brunswick
- Mcgill University’s Desautels School
- Richard Ivey School Of Business at The University Of Western Ontario
- University of Alberta’s Business School
Australia
Australia is another popular study destination with Indian students as this country offers the most affordable education opportunities with no compromise on quality. Other factors like similar climate to India, relaxed student life and culture, lower academic fee add up to the Australian study experience.
MBA universities in Australia offer specialised research training and professional development, and it is mandatory for applicants to clear tests like GMAT, IELTS/TOEFL. The cut off scores would be 550+ for GMAT, for IELTS 6.5 overall with not less than 6.0 in any, and TOEFL would be above 90.
Student intake in Australia happens twice in a year. One intake takes place in September and the other in January. Indian students are known to prefer September intake for Australia.
Top B-Schools in Australia:
- Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne
- Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM), University of New South Wales
- Sydney Business School (SBS), University of Wollongong
- Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM), Macquarie University
- Faculty of Business and Economics, Monash University
- Faculty of Business – Queensland University of Technology
- Curtin Business School
Singapore
Singapore is fast becoming the best destination for foreign education in the Asia-Pacific Region. It is one of the most economically viable options if you wish to pursue your education abroad. The total expenditure on fees and living costs in most educational institutes at Singapore ranges between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 15 lakh. Students have permission to work for 16hours a week while pursuing studies to support themselves economically.
Singapore is known to be one of the safest cities for students with the government of Singapore’s non-tolerance policy towards drug abuse and ragging in campus.
Top B-Schools in Singapore:
- INSEAD Singapore
- NANYANG Business School
- University of Liverpool
- JE Educational College
- NUS Business School
Spain
Over the last few decades, Spain has emerged as an alternative education destination in Europe. Three of the top-rated international MBA programs are located in Madrid and Barcelona. The nation has only 40 million people yet management education has boomed over the last three decades. Spain has a completely different culture than other countries in Europe, which is always intersting to explore.
The one thing Indian students might want to keep in mind is the fact that although education in Spain is bi-lingual, the casual conversations with students and professors will occur in Spanish. So it is advisable to brush up your spanish conversational skills.
Top B-Schools in Spain:
- IESE University Barcelona
- ESADE University Barcelona
- IE University Madrid
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