PerkyCoconut
PerkyCoconut

Netherlands vs US for master's and settling.

I am at the final stage of selecting the right Master's program to propel my career transition into product management roles within tech giants like MAANG or management consultancy positions in MBB or Big 4 firms. I intend to settle/ immigrate from India to a Western/ developed country post-MBA and finding a job will be my highest priority as I am taking a loan to finance my total fees and cost of living abroad.

I have offers from

  1. TIAS School of Business MBA, Utrecht, Netherlands (Tuition Fee coming down to 29000 euros after scholarship), +11000 euros for the cost of living.

Pros: -Strong economy and relatively less competitive job market -Best quality of life in the world with healthcare,etc

  • less stressful immigration process and life, wlb

Cons: -Less salary and 40% income tax

  • horrible housing crisis(worse than mumbai)so a good portion of salary will go in that and will have to share a flat with people after MBA. -The MBA and any business school in Europe after the top 3 is not greatly valued there. It's your past experience that matters so career switching will be tricky -weather

  • socializing hurdles with locals

  1. Duke University, NC, USA : for a Master of Science in Engineering Management Program, 66000 USD Tuition fees . The cost of living can be easily covered with part time jobs.

I am seeking advice to make an informed decision along with some feedback about the best place to live for me. I have heard mixed feedback on job prospects due to the current market challenges. But, a few years back the alumni from these programs got into the positions I aim to work at.

Profile: 25 M. Previously worked for 6 months as a Tech Project Manager at a VC. Currently, I'm a Scrum Master at a renowned British FinTech MNC and will have 3.4 years of total full-time experience (only in leadership roles ) by the time I enroll in any course in Sept 2024. Only proficient in English, open to other languages if necessary. TIA.

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SqueakyCupcake
SqueakyCupcake

Leaving a . here!

On the same boat, now having second thoughts if going there is worth it at all? Only thing is you’re in dillema between two optioned you mentioned, I’m more concerend about (yea or no) for mastrs.

I’m looking within EU, ignoring the US option. Germany, UK and Ireland, but in reality everywhere the condition is same.

Plus point in my case is that my masters will be for two years, betting that in these times market will improve and I’ll get a first hand on better opportunities.

PerkyCoconut
PerkyCoconut
Sage9mo

I also have the UK and Germany as options. I even got into Warwick business school for an MBA. Avoiding it as I've heard bad feedback about the UK currently from alums with least potential to improve in the next 1 year.

SqueakyMuffin
SqueakyMuffin

Netherlands if you're looking to get a green card/citizenship and settle abroad.

US if you wanna make money 💰

They also count your time spent as a student (half of it) towards the total time in country.

QuirkyBiscuit
QuirkyBiscuit

get into product management roles in faang and become a vc

US most probably. You can always ask your company to switch to Europe after 10-15+ yrs experience. Or entirely FIRE and just live wherever you want if you make enough money

FluffyCupcake
FluffyCupcake

I would strongly recommend US.

So many of my friends, batchmates went to TU Deft and struggled post their MS. If STEM degree holders struggle, MBA is another beast.

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