Hello Tareks
Congrats on the interview call from LBS and IESE. Both are extremely good schools. And also congrats on the admission to the 2 top canadian schools.
To answer which one is better, it really depends your post-mba goals. If you want to live in Canada, you should pick the top Canadian schools (IVEY) as top firms from Canada would be buzzing there during the career days. They would not or may not go to LBS or IESE. IF you want to work in Europe, then both LBS and IESE are good fit.
LBS is well know all over the world. IESE is very well know in Europe and latin america. In asia and usa, IESE is not that well know. And they are working hard to market themselves and beating some of the top US schools to climb the ranks.
IESE is very good for General managment, Finance and Entrepreneurship.
LBS is very good for International business and Finance.
If I were you and If I were to stay in Canada, I would choose Ivey. And If I would want to work in Europe, then I would choose LBS/IESE. Man, LBS does have a high fees, but thats like a premium. Both LBS and IESE take you the same place, but if driving a Merc and driving a BMW makes a huge difference to you, then LBS
. If not IESE (An unofficial welcome to IESE from my side). The reason I chose IESE was the method of teaching. I wanted a 2 year MBA as I may change my discipline, as well as the Case-study method appeals me. I am 33 years, hence a lecture class will be like watching a boring movie, rather case-study method would be like watching JFK- The movie. Check out these things and give points..you will get the result....(by the way, I loved JFK - movie)
1. Where you want to work
2. Reputation of the school
3. Method of teaching
4. Cost of living and fees
5. Employability (Assistance from the career centre)
6. Alumni network
WHY I CHOOSE IESE
International, the reputation, the bi-lingual, career prospects, the place to live (bercelona), and the people in iese were very good from the start and very co-operative.
I wish you good luck. If you need any specific information about IESE, feel free to ask. I shall more than glad to help you in taking a decision. Good luck brother.
Regards