Master's Survival Kit 2022: 10 Things You Should Know Before Going To Business School
The BusinessBecause Master's Survival Kit reveals 10 things you should know before going to business school
Find out tips and tricks from current masters students to prepare you for business school in our Master's Survival Kit: 10 Things You Need To Know Before Going To Business School
In our kit you'll also find a checklist detailing everything you need to do when applying to business school, and a breakdown of all the business masters programs available to you.
→ 87% of Master in Management (MiM) students land jobs within three months of graduation
→ 77% of technology companies plan to hire Master in Data Analytics grads
→ 84% of business school graduates say their professional situation improved after their degree
→ $85k+ is the average salary for Master in Finance (MiF) grads three years out of business school
→ 56% of consulting firms say business school grads have a fast track to leadership
Things to know before business school
Enrolling in a business master’s can kickstart your career, but studying a master’s degree can be a challenge. In our BusinessBecause Master’s Survival Kit 2022, we bring you tips and tricks from current students to help you navigate the various challenges you’ll encounter during your master’s.
Here are some of the things you should know.
⇨1. Speak with alumni to choose your best fit program
A business master’s can unleash your career potential, but it’s important to choose the right degree to have the best impact on your career.
Take time to consider your options, and research your target schools and programs.
“It’s important to find the program that suits you best,” says Julia Thin, Master in Management student at National University of Singapore Business School.
“Go on LinkedIn and search for people who were on the program, or especially those people who are currently in the program,” says Julia, “that’s the best way to get answers.”
⇨2. Apply for a scholarship to help fund your degree
Scholarships are a great way to turn your business school dreams into reality and help fund your degree. That was the case for Pamela Mendoza, an international student from Peru on the emlyon business school MiM.
emlyon business school offered Pamela a scholarship, which made the program affordable, while other top-ranked French schools were too expensive.
However, Pamela advises that you should make sure that the scholarship provides enough financial aid to cover your entire program, after she later found out her scholarship would only cover half of her two-year degree.
“They told me I could get a scholarship for the second year but I didn’t really investigate further. In the end it wasn’t that easy,” she says.
⇨3. Practice time management to make the most of your opportunities
It’s not easy to seize all of the opportunities available at business school—that’s why time management is vital.
“You’re always on the move, always trying to keep up with your assignments,” explains Caitlin Harshberger, MS Information Systems student at Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
Caitlin developed a time management system during her master’s, using a reminders app on her phone and a shared calendar. She also added her plans into a weekly planner, while keeping them flexible to avoid creating stress.
“I had to learn [time management] really fast because otherwise little things you forget to do turn into big things,” Caitlin explains.
Which business master's should you choose?
Find a breakdown of the core masters degrees you can study at business school, along with a checklist guiding you through the application process in our Master's Survival Kit.
I am an international student in my 3rd year and I love going to this school and do not regret chosing it for my BBA.
The classes are helpful, professors are always there to help as well and we have a very understanding administration.
Student
Verified
18/03/2023
On Campus
Leadership in an amazing city
I decided to do my exchange in Emlyon because I wanted to get out of my comfort zone, and I found a space with very capable People.. participatory, empathetic and full of leadership. I will never forget Lyon, apart from giving me an unforgettable experience, he gave me great friends
Student
Verified
23/11/2021
On Campus
A lot of opportunities professionally and socially. A unique program in France.
You can choose your courses and do your internship, exchange whenever you want. It's flexible and adapted to the needs of each student. A great program and a great city! Professionally, it opens a lot of doors for you to find internships or jobs in France or abroad thanks to the network and career events.
Fabian
Verified
7/06/2020
MSc in Digital Marketing
Combining both worlds into one, this course gave me all the on-demand technical skills in data science while maintaining a business-oriented approach. Thanks to the strong academic profile of this university I was able to secure an internship and full-time job at Amazon.
Student
Verified
14/10/2018
Top Business School fostering innovative entrepreneurs
EMLyon is one of the best business schools. The campuses, associations and courses offered provide the students with the best options to build the future they have chosen. The various opportunities to study and work abroad also offer a deeper understanding of the world, not only economy-wise but social, which helps the student become as well a better individual and not only a pre-formated business school student.
Student
Verified
9/06/2020
Emlyon campus in Paris
It has a great international community and you have access to many international tools, courses and professors. I had many networking events and workshops for students. Campus and some details of the program could have been improved or need to be bigger in order to have a better student life.
Student
Verified
21/11/2022
On Campus
Entrepreneurship
Overall good content and good activities.
Lack of administration but still ok.
Good flexibility and liberty offered to the students. Finally, the amount of internship is also a good way to improve qualifications.
Student
Verified
25/05/2020
Good Reputation and International Business School
The course was not well adapted but it was up to the mark.
The professors are very well experienced and their experience comes in handy while working on assignments.
The facilities on the campus are top class. Truly professional. I really like spending time in the learning hub and using all the available resources.
Lyon is an amazing city. You will never get bored.
Edel
Verified
11/07/2024
On Campus
MSc International Hospitality Management
The best educational experience of my life so far!
It’s been full of exposure and great connections. From Lyon to London, Paris, Los Angeles and Las Vegas! Truly an exceptional way to discover the world of hospitality.
Student
Verified
11/07/2024
On Campus
Real networking opportunities
- meeting new people, specially professionals during seminars or evening meeting at school.
- going abroad to study luxury
- being involved as an ambassador to promote the school and the program I was into (MSc LMM)
- having such a great professional core
Daphné
Verified
14/07/2024
On Campus
white baccalaureate in the world of work
I really appreciated the MS SDAI as a whole. The teaching staff, the different subjects, the university exchange, TEM... I started my internship in a consulting firm having acquired a solid foundation. Downside for CentraleSupélec, which I found far too academic for a program such as this.
Student
Verified
11/09/2024
On Campus
Great
Pretty great !
Emlyon business school is a top educational institution known for its outstanding academic programs, nurturing environment, and state-of-the-art facilities. It fosters creativity, critical thinking, and leadership in students.
