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Good Evening Mam My daughter is going to complete her BCOM Hons this year from Delhi university . Last year she participated in LSE & got approecialtion letter to pursue her further studies in their university. She also got placement in EY Gurgaon. Can You please advise which is the best university in UK to pursue her MBA or she first take 1 year job experienece here & then go for master degree

Ans: LSE is a good college. But if possible can defer the admission and take a work ex of 1 year. In the meantime can look at other options of doing MBA including LBS, etc.
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