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Which Master's programs in Europe would be most suitable for someone with a B.Com (69%) and MBA (70%), given my interest in management-focused roles and lack of extensive work experience?

21 Sept 2026 · Answered by Pallavi Attri · 2 min read
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Having both a B.Com and an MBA already raises one question you'll need to answer in every application: why pursue another management degree at all, so the programmes worth targeting are the ones where internationalizing your education or entering the European job market is a clear, stated reason rather than simply repeating your MBA.

Building a Three-Tier European Shortlist

TierProgrammesWhy
Ambitious reachHEC Paris, LSE, INSEAD Master in ManagementExplicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience, but highly competitive
Realistic strong fitUniversity of Ljubljana IMB, University of PrimorskaRequires only a bachelor's degree, no additional entrance exam, evaluated on documents and interview
Safer optionsVUB, ESCP, other European MiM programmesStraightforward admission for business and commerce graduates with typical percentage requirements

Why Your MBA Needs a Clear Justification in the Application

A B.Com followed directly by another management master's can read as repetitive to an admissions committee, so use your statement of purpose to explain what the European programme adds that your MBA didn't, such as international exposure, a specific specialization, or access to the European job market rather than a generic desire for another degree.

This Information Is Also Available On

University of Ljubljana's own International Master in Business and Organisation programme page, and LSE's own MSc Management programme page.

My Advice

Build your application list across all three tiers rather than only applying to reach schools, since your GMAT or GRE score, where required, can meaningfully strengthen applications to the more competitive options like LSE or INSEAD. If your MBA was full time and covers general management ground, lean your SOP toward a European specialization like International Business or a specific functional area rather than another broad management degree.

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