MBA Center has guided candidates into specialised MSc programmes at London Business School, ESSEC and ESADE, including joint programmes with engineering schools. We help you choose between a general MiM and a specialised MSc, prepare the GMAT or GRE and build an application for the specific discipline you're targeting.
A specialised MSc goes deep into one function, such as data science and business analytics, marketing or strategy, rather than covering general management the way a MiM does. Some are run jointly between a business school and an engineering school, which can mean a longer programme (often two years) and a steeper learning curve for candidates without a technical background.
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Our published success stories include specialised MSc admits at London Business School, ESSEC and ESADE.
Also admitted: Edouard, London Business School MSc (2015).
“I am very thankful to Dr Hubert Silly and his team at the MBA Center who helped me to prepare well for the GMAT as well as the application process.” Louise, MSc Data Science & Business Analytics, ESSEC & CentraleSupélec
“I am very thankful to Dr Hubert Silly and his team at the MBA Center who helped me to prepare well for the GMAT as well as the application process.”
Since you're applying to one specific discipline, committees look closely at fit. We help you strengthen each part:
Most specialised MSc programmes accept the GMAT or GRE. Candidates from a social science or humanities background sometimes find the GRE's quantitative section more approachable than the GMAT's. GMAT preparation → · GRE preparation →
We help you pick the specific MSc, and the school, that matches your background and goals.
GMAT or GRE, chosen to suit your academic background.
Your Personal Coach helps you explain a switch into a new discipline credibly.
We help you choose and brief referees who can speak to your readiness for the subject.
Mock interviews in each school's format. See interview preparation →
Help weighing offers between programmes of different lengths and depth.
Specialised MSc or MiM: how to choose
A specialised MSc focuses on one function or discipline, such as marketing, data science and business analytics, or strategy, rather than covering general management the way a MiM does. Programmes typically run 9 to 24 months.
No. A MiM covers the core of general management across functions; a specialised MSc goes deep into one area, such as data science, finance or marketing, often with fewer non-business prerequisites assumed.
Not always, but programmes that combine a business school with an engineering school, such as joint data science degrees, can be demanding for candidates without any technical background. We help you judge honestly whether a given programme fits your profile.
Most require the GMAT or GRE. Candidates with a social science or humanities background sometimes find the GRE's quantitative section more approachable than the GMAT's.
Our candidates have been admitted to specialised MSc programmes at London Business School, ESSEC (including its joint programme with CentraleSupélec) and ESADE, among others.
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