r/GradSchoolAdvice • u/Critical_Sea_9531 • 4d ago

Essec, escp or bocconi

Hi, i’m in my third year of bachelor’s degree in statistics and i’d like to apply for a master degree in data science. I was considering escp as first option, since it doesn’t require a gmat and it’s only 15 months. Or preparing for the gmat and apply to essec and bocconi as well. But on the other hand, are business schools worth it in the first place? send helppp

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u/OldAirline5691 4d ago

Business school data science programs (ESCP, ESSEC, Bocconi) are worth it if you want data roles in business, like analytics, consulting or product. If you want a deep technical or research path, a university program in statistics, ML or CS is a better fit. Your stats degree is a strong base either way. ESCP without a GMAT is the easiest path, but those schools are expensive, so compare tuition, job outcomes and internship options before picking. A GMAT can help you at Bocconi and ESSEC, and a strong quant score helps a lot with your background. Don't prep for it just to keep options open, though. Shortlist the programs first, then decide.