MBA in Europe

[Whodathunkit]

Heya,

I'm about to finish my residency in June 2005 and am considering doing a MBA. I've always wanted to live abroad and so I figured why not consider doing an international MBA program.
Does anyone know of any MBA programs in Europe, that would be beneficial to me coming from a health care perspective. It looks like many MBA programs here in the US have tracks whether they be Executive MBAs for Heath Professionals or Regular MBAs with a health care influence, but I'm finding it difficult finding the same abroad.
Any leads/suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

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[mward04]

Heya,

I'm about to finish my residency in June 2005 and am considering doing a MBA. I've always wanted to live abroad and so I figured why not consider doing an international MBA program.
Does anyone know of any MBA programs in Europe, that would be beneficial to me coming from a health care perspective. It looks like many MBA programs here in the US have tracks whether they be Executive MBAs for Heath Professionals or Regular MBAs with a health care influence, but I'm finding it difficult finding the same abroad.
Any leads/suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Many of the MBA programs in England would work well for you: Oxford, Londson School of Economics. At one point, I had considered this for the Fulbright, but eventually decided against it. Keep in mind that international healthcare is completely different so a healthcare track won't work abroad. Also keep in mind that you don't necessarily need to do a healthcare track her in the U.S. I've spoken with several MD/MBAs who said that taking healthcare economics and possibly health law is about all you really need to be "healthcare focused"

Also keep in mind that any time you ever apply for something with your international MBA, you are going to have to explain how an international MBA will apply to the U.S. setting.

Another possibility is to do a U.S. MBA and to go abroad. For example at Emory, there are "lead weeks" and these are done abroad...yet, you still get the benefit of the U.S. MBA.

 

[ortho-mdmba]

Will tackle this one....

There are virtually no MBA programs in Europe that have specific healthcare tracks, most will have at least some healthcare courses. The major reason is that healthcare in Europe is not as commercial (some socialist) as in the US. The other reason is that healthcare businesses, as most other businesses, in Europe are often run by PhDs (the MBA is a relatively new construct there). France, Germany, Italy for instance are still in the process of formally recognizing or have just started recognizing the degree.

All that said, there are some very strong programs in Europe and most will surely accept an MD. This list is by no means complete.... my familiarity is only with the "top-notch" programs so forgive me if I don't represent all the spectrum. Some programs require fluency in at least 2 languages... not necessarily European but obviously it will help. Most of my classmates from Europe are notorious for being able to speak 4-8 languages.

England- London Business School, Manchester Business School, Oxford (very new).

France- INSEAD (recognized as an international school, not a French institution), HEC-ISA

Spain- IESE

Netherlands- RGSM

Sweden- SSE (first class begins this fall), more known for their MS program in economics and finance.

Italy- SDA Bocconi

Australia (I know, not in Europe) - AGSM, Melbourne Business School. I will be doing an exchange to AGSM in January.

As far as coming back to the US to work, London B-school and INSEAD will be your best bet but you have an MD from here so shouldn't "really" matter.

 

[mward04]

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[Whodathunkit]

Thanks...




It's amazing, despite getting into medical school and finishing residency, I still somehow feel underqualified for scholarships.

Must be nice to get Ketchup for free your whole life. If only...

 

[ortho-mdmba]

You can use a fulbright to get an MBA at Oxford's Said Business School. Its a one year program. My brother might be doing this .....

LSE is theory heavy (which might not be so bad for an MD) ... my sister got a master's in econ here and still decided to get an MBA anyway. Go figure....

 

[mward04]

You can use a fulbright to get an MBA at Oxford's Said Business School. Its a one year program. My brother might be doing this .....

LSE is theory heavy (which might not be so bad for an MD) ... my sister got a master's in econ here and still decided to get an MBA anyway. Go figure....

I would imagine the competition for the Oxford MBA with Fulbright would be pretty stiff.

 

[ortho-mdmba]

Yes, you'd have to be one of the top AMERICAN b-school candidates going to Oxford. The more important question is how many top AMERICAN b-school candidates go to Oxford for an MBA, probably few.... (don't let the name fool you).

An Oxford MBA is more (than most b-schools) of an investment for the future and to have the Oxford brand name to throw around... it falls short of probably THE most important reason to go for an MBA... alumni connections because the MBA started in 1996. But they give you access to the greater Oxford alumni community (one of their main marketing points).

In a few years, it will no doubt be on par with most of the top programs here. I think it's the biggest steal in the b-school market now. Average GMAT is around 685 or so. The first litmus test... McKinsey started recruiting there recently.