A master of business administration (MBA) is a graduate degree earned at a university that

provides theoretical and practical training to help graduates gain a better understanding of
general business management functions. The MBA degree can have a general focus or a
specific focus in fields such as accounting, finance, or marketing.

Earning a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) can help professionals enhance their
career opportunities, receive increased compensation and job promotions

A master of business administration (MBA) is a level up from an undergraduate business

degree. An MBA generally places the graduate well above those with only undergraduate
degrees. Most major universities and colleges provide MBA programs, which usually last two
years. To get into an MBA program, an applicant needs to take the Graduate Management
Admission Test (GMAT) and be accepted by the program based on its selection criteria.

An MBA is only worth the expense, time and effort when the graduate plans to work in a
business-related field, in management, or as a company founder. For those working in other
industries, unless they are in management or leadership roles, an MBA may not be useful.

Moreover, not all MBA degrees are created equal. The number of colleges, universities, and
business schools offering a Master's degree in Business Administration is increasing, making
the space quite crowded. So know lets discuss about the top most schools offering the above
course.

INSEAD and HBS both are obviously top schools for general management.

If you want to work in Europe or Asia, INSEAD would likely be beneficial for you.Their
network is all over Asia and Europe but not so strong in united states.HBS is considered as a
different league, it probably gets the brand equity edge to it.

Harvard or Oxbridge students do not defend their school because these schools have very
strong brand name and doesn't need huge marketing. Name is enough, students from these
schools are considered to be from excellent institutions .where as you can find INSEAD
students everywhere trying to sell their school as the best in the world.

If you attend HBS, for the rest of your life your HBS.HBS students make more money post
MBA. They usually acquire the post of CEO in many top companies when compared to any
other business schools.

Amazon and Google really value MBA’s, INSEAD recruits internationally for these
companies.

Student decision should depend on two factors :

1) Campus experience 2) career post MBA

If you’re planning to base your career in the US, then Harvard is the best.

However, if your goals are in Europe or Asia and you want global experience and exposure,
INSEAD might meet your goals better.
Both are the absolute top MBA programs and you will have a wonderful experience and a
super launch for your post-MBA career from either of them.

If you are looking for 1yr MBA course and you are aware of post MBA jobs you will be
recruiting for then INSEAD is the one you should opt. On the other hand Harvard has 2yrs
MBA course.

Tuition fee is also an important aspect to keep in mind. INSEAD tuition fees for the
September 2019 intake are €85,500 ie $95,315.40 . Whereas the Harvard tuition fee ranges
between $1,00,00 to $1,50,000 depending on different factors.

MBA coursework involves a broad spectrum of business-related topics including accounting,

statistics, economics, communications, management and entrepreneurship. MBA programs
not only ready students to work for financial institutions such as banks but also prepare them
for management positions in other fields or as founders of start-up companies.

Furthermore, having an MBA won't make a candidate stand out if they're already flawed in
other ways, like being obtuse, slow to adapt, or bossy.