Alumni Testimony | Why I Chose France over the US for my MBA
Source：Full-time MBADate：2019-06-28
Why I Chose France Over the US For My MBA？
Chinese MBA, Jun Shen, landed a job in France after an MBA from emlyon business school. He says more Asian students should consider France as an alternative to the US. When Jun Shen began applying to business schools he knew he wanted two things: an MBA program with aninternational outlook, and the option to gain professional experience after graduating.
Facing the digital age, emlyon business school brought forward the new “early makers” concept and incorporated the cultivation of early makers into its strategy. In this complex and ever-changing era, early makers can act fast, think nimbly and solve problems creatively, with strong adaptability and a global perspective. Home to 29 of the world's 500 largest companies based in France, ranked N°5 in the world and N°2 in Europe. Lyon is my perfect springboard for future career.
Incubator ranked N°1 in France
One of the things that made emlyon business school stand out among top international business schools is that they really focus on entrepreneurship,” Jun says.“They have their own incubation center which is ranked N°1 in France.You can actually go there and talk to people if you want to start [your] own business.
What's Global MBA's characteristics?
Their ‘New Venture’ MBA specialization also allows students to gain practical insights from entrepreneurs on how to succeed in business. It’s the skills I learnt at emlyon business school. It’s the diversity of the program that really makes it stand out among European MBAs. For example, it fosters the ability to 'learn in the real business scenario'. At the same time, strengthens the ability to analyze problems in-depth from different angles, and formulate their own ideas.
What's your new career path in France?
In my new role as a senior sales executive at digital agency BeMyApp, I work in a diverse team, which includes professionals from Morocco, Netherlands, America, and Japan. And it’s the international aspect of emlyon’s MBA which allowed him to quickly integrate into this diverse workforce.
The program is perfect for students who want to work in France after graduating, and those who are looking for an international environment.
Indeed, my favorite personal memory of the program is the connections I've made.“ I’ve met quite a few people that have become my friends—and not just work friends!”