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How is Marsh & McLennan regarded in the MEA?
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For whatever reason firms keep hiring from Insead. So I guess in a sense could be worth it. But the calibre is honestly appalling in general. It’s a great mystery to me
🤠🎠🐪 ok SC1 let me get off my little horsey
Mentor
Stay in NA lmao, consulting is hell here
its hell everywhere, at least in ME you can earn extra cash
Yes. Highest placement into ME consulting (and also happens to admit anyone with a pulse and money).
If you want to keep your options open in terms of industries (e.g., banking) or geos I’d look at other programs. But for ME consulting INSEAD is the undisputed king.
Mentor
Are you AUB undergrad?
No, did my undergrad in Canada.
Coach
Yes - still worth it
INSEAD always worth it
Mentor
For Europe (Inc. UK), MEA and SEA careers, INSEAD wins over any other MBA
Insead has a strong brand in the ME because there are many grads in the market - they create the buzz. In reality it offers one of the lowest quality program among top 20. There are so many better ways for you to pivot into ME.
I also think HSW are in a league apart. However, for someone who doesn't want a 2 years program, INSEAD is the place to go. I think in the current market conditions, it's very hard to get into consulting in ME without a strong network.
Yes, for that logic you present it’s still worth it
Its because its favoured by french speaking lebanese, im guessing