2006 MBA Programs

International Report Card
The top international MBA programs

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RANK
SCHOOL
LOCATION
2004 RANK
CORP. POLL
GRAD. POLL
INT. CAP.
PRE MBA
POST MBA
DESCRIPTION
GLOBAL
SCOPE
GENERAL
MGMT.
2Western Ontario London, Ont., Canada 61644575Holistic approach with heavy case-study emphasis prepares grads for real-world challenges; extracurriculars add to appeal. -886 -886
3Toronto Toronto 921024575School gets top marks from grads going into finance, but might not be the best place for career-switchers. -887 -887
1Queen's Kingston, Ont., Canada 132747.573Workload is intense, but personal attention from professors is second to none. Program attracts many scientists, techies. -886 -886
9York Toronto 9,999,99351284065Students say career services could be improved but like the balance between theory and real-world experience. -887 -887
7ESADE Barcelona 477144070Quality classmates and Spanish lessons promote cultural fluency, but weak career services leave a bitter aftertaste. -888 -887
4IMD Lausanne, Switzerland 2811075120Grads say the brief, 11-month program is great for developing culture, but too short for those weak in business skills. -886 -886
10HEC Montreal 101011134968.5Called a great value for the money by students, but some complain about students with inadequate work experience. -885 -885
5London Business School London 5113160110London locale paired with strong alumni network creates ideal climate for job seekers; top American-style MBA in Europe. -887 -888
6INSEAD Fontainebleau, France 3124366101Students love the diverse class makeup, but warn that the intense program is not for the faint of heart. -888 -888
8IESE Barcelona 713595095Students are immersed in Barcelona culture and develop invaluable networks with close student body and faculty. -888 -888
FOOTNOTES:
1. Salary only; does not include signing bonus, stock options, or other compensation. Based on respondents to student survey; does not represent entire graduating class.
2. Based on 2006 recruiter survey
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