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Take your career global with an MBA that opens doors far beyond the U.S. market. If you’re a few years into your career and starting to feel that itch for something bigger — more opportunity, more perspective, maybe even a different cultural vibe — programs in the UK and Europe offer a refreshing, fast-moving path forward.
Why early‑career women are looking abroad
An international MBA can be both a career accelerator and a life reset. Many women find it appealing because it offers:
- Access to global roles, with employers across Europe, the UK, and the U.S. actively recruiting international talent.
- Flexible formats that help you level up quickly without hitting pause on your career for too long.
- A truly international network, with classmates from dozens of countries and industries.
- A different cultural environment, which can feel energizing if you’re craving something new or more globally minded.
If the idea of taking your career abroad feels exciting — but also a little unfamiliar — this session will help you get your bearings and see what’s possible.
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What you’ll get from this session
Admissions professionals from top UK and European programs will share what makes these MBAs distinct — and how to figure out whether they match what you want next.
You’ll learn:
- How the international application process works and how it differs from U.S. programs
- What admissions teams prioritize and how to prepare
- How to compare programs across countries, from curriculum and culture to cost and career outcomes
- What the academic and leadership experience feels like in a global classroom
- How graduates build careers across Europe, the UK, and beyond
- What day‑to‑day life abroad is like for young professionals
Moderator
- Divya Gundlapalli, Product Marketing Manager, Meta, IESE Business School, 2021
Panelists
- Mark Davies, Head of International Recruitment, EDHEC
- Catherine Eastwood, Regional Recruitment Advisor, IMD Business School
- Monet Lawes, Senior Global Student Recruitment Manager, London Business School
- Andrew Mellor, MBA Admissions Manager, Copenhagen Business School
- Vanessa Crippa, Admission & Recruitment Consultant, MBAs, POLIMI Graduate School of Management
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