I did the free Executive Assessment Sampler on the GMAC website. It had like 3-4 questions for 1.) reasoning 2.) text comprehension 3.) and finally some quant questions.
One of the quant questions I was not able to answer because I forgot how to do algebra. But overall the test was super easy and I got everything correct.
Is EA from GMAC really on the same level as im the these simulations/free samples?
I got an offer from ETH in Switzerland and UCL in the UK. Both MSc are in engineering and policy but I can‘t decide both are ranked 8th worldwide. Hence I decided to also consider the elite/prestige factor. Would you say UCL is an elite prestigous Uni?
My main thought: When applying for a position with identical profiles and it comes to uni brand recognition would UCL or ETH win.
Anyone financed their MBA independently? I am considering taking a loan, anyone did the same?
Ideally the firm would sponsor it but in my case Im considering doing it by myself so I will able to switch careers.
Hi all,
I'm from Switzerland and have worked 3 years in information security. I recently earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from a small local school. I'm interested in Digital Strategy and came across the MSc in Digital Economies at KCL. I also really enjoy policy-making and tech governance, so the MSc STEaPP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy) at UCL could make sense too. Both are online and can be done remotely, which is great for me because I work and have bills to pay, but it still lets me earn a somehow decent degree. That said, I really can't decide between them.
Which one would you recommend?
Hi all,
I have a BSc in Business Administration and started my career at a Big Four firm, where I worked in IT Risk, Cybersecurity, and IT Audit engagements. After eight years at the Big Four, I recently moved to a smaller bank as a Deputy CISO. On my current career path, the CISO role seems to be the natural ceiling. I currently earn around €125,000 per year, although my salary is somewhat lower than I had hoped because of the current economic environment and the fact that the bank is relatively small.
My motivation for pursuing an MBA is to move away from cybersecurity and information security into more strategy-oriented business roles. My dream has always been to work in management consulting at an MBB firm.
Given that I already have eight years of experience at a Big Four firm and now work as a Deputy CISO, does an MBA still make sense if my goal is to transition into strategy-focused business roles? Or would my experience make such a career change difficult, even with an MBA?
Did anyone do by chance the MBA at HSG (Hochschule St.Gallen) in Switzerland?
I am from Switzerland and worked 6 years at Big4 in Tech Transformation. I now work as a CISO for a smaller firm but actually want a career switch that away from Technology & Security. That is why I am considering to do the part-time MBA at HSG. I mainly plan to stay in Switzerland and would love to move to Strategy Consulting (MBB or in-house).
Would the the part-time MBA from HSG help join MBB in Switzerland or does it have to be fulltime IMD, Insead etc?
I worked 5 years at Big4 in Tech Transformation Consulting in Switzerland and am now planning to start a part-time MBA at HSG (Hochschule St. Gallen local business school).
Anyone has any insights whether it will be possible to jojn MBB with a part-time MBA or does it have to be full-time?
Is anyone here studying the at UCL MSc in Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP)? I’d love to hear about the career prospects.
My goal is to move into consulting, specifically around governance and regulation for emerging technologies. Did anyone go on to join an MBB firm (Quantumblack McKinsey, BCG platinon), a Big Four firm, or something similar? Thanks
Ha en 4.7 Schnitt im Bachelor a de FH. Ha no welle en Master mache und gseh dass d'Unis spannenderi Studiegäng hend. Mindestaforderig isch aber dass mer en 5.0 Schnitt het wenn mer vo de FH chonnt. Ha no 3 Jahr Erfahrig gsammlet ide Beratig bi PwC. Sinds det wüki extrem strikt oder chamer au mitem 4.7 Schnitt (allefalls no dank de Bruefserfahrig) ad UZH, ETH, HSG etc.? Merci
Ha en 4.7 Schnitt im Bachelor a de FH. Ha no welle en Master mache und gseh dass d'Unis spannenderi Studiegäng hend. Mindestaforderig isch aber dass mer en 5.0 Schnitt het wenn mer vo de FH chonnt. Ha no 3 Jahr Erfahrig gsammlet ide Beratig bi PwC. Sinds det wüki extrem strikt oder chamer au mitem 4.7 Schnitt (allefalls no dank de Bruefserfahrig) ad UZH, ETH, HSG etc.? Merci
am currently studying for my undergraduate degree at HSG (Universität St. Gallen) in Switzerland. My original plan was to break into Investment Banking, but I am really struggling at university to grasp the quantitative parts of the Corporate Finance and M&A classes, and it takes me quite a long time to comprehend the material. Maths was always my weaker subject, and I have always been more creative and word-oriented. So I thought I might change my strategy and aim for MBB instead.
Do you need to be a "numbers guy" for IB? I've just realised that I am weaker than others at anything involving numbers or maths, but I excel at other, more strategic tasks. Has anyone else struggled at university, isn't a "numbers person," and is still able to perform well in IB?
Anyone has experience with the Hare Krishna Temple in Zurich? There are some stories allegations against ISKCON (the organsiation behind Hare Krishna movements) in different countries that it is basically has the negative traits of a cult. Anyone has insights how this is with the temple in zurich?
I am going to start a Masters Degree this Autumn. Anyone knows whether UCL or KCL is a target uni for MBB? And which one would you recommend just based on easier entry to MBB? Thanks a lot!
Hi All,
I was considering doing the MSc in Digital Economies at KCL. This programme is remote/online/distance-based. Which I think is great as I work and live outside the UK.
However, does anyone have insights whether the study mode (online) is displayed on the certificate or the transcripts? I heard that it might devalue the degree a bit.
Crown fell of on my VSF Yachmaster Rhodium. Roughly 1 year old wore it quite rarely.
Anyone knows if it is possible to order such small pieces?
Chli blödi frog, aber nimmt eifach wunder, wenns wetter so schön wie die letzte täg a wocheend bliebe ich meistens eifach dihei und vebringe ziet ufem balkon. Grund isch eifach die viele lüt überall. Wenni mol under de woche frei han bini amigs id badi, go wandere oder ha soscht aktivitäte underno. Eigentli söt mer sich jo ned unebdingt devo beeiflusse loh aber ich bliebe den trotzdem dihei. Sind ihr au so?
Hi all, I have 6 years of experience in IT-Audit and am now planning to apply for an IT M&A Role. From what I understand so far many skills and know-how from IT-Audit can be used as it is essentially to evaluate the current state, risks, red-flags of a buy or sell side IT Landscape and based on that help carve out the strategy to harmonise the two. Anyone from IT-Audit who was able to move to IT M&A and has some insights on how to prepare for the interviews or any further insights on the job? Thanks a lot!
I’ve been noticing a trend over the past few months: many firms, Julius Bär among them, are posting white-collar roles as temporary positions. Any HR professionals here who can shed light on whether this is a deliberate strategic choice.