I am debating between Uva MS Global Commerce, Duke MMS, Vanderbilt/Boston College/ Texas Msfs?
I am currently a senior at a non-target.
I am studying finance, and I currently have a 4,0 GPA.
I am graduating in 3 years and the current recruiting at my campus isn't too promising. So I figured I could take the 4th year to pursue a one year masters and maybe propel myself to better career choices. Any advice would be excellent.
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Vandy, then UVA for east coast banking. UTA for Texas finance.
Only go for UVA global commerce program if you're a US citizen. Because international students aren't eligible for OPT(they stay in Charlottesville for 3 months and therefore not eligible for opt). Moreover, international students can't return to Charlottesville from Spain.
I am a US Citizen. Do you think I'd be making a mistake by choosing UVA over Vandy? I like both programs a lot. I just have a bias towards UVA.
Yes. The UVA GC curriculum is a joke. You get access to recruiting activities though
Take Vanderbilt. I like the new global commerce program, but you will be overseas for a lot of it and won't have the networking and recruiting ability like you would have by being in the US full time.
I appreciate the helpful feedback. I will definitely plan on pursuing the MSF at Vandy then.
Hey TNA, if for some reason I don't get accepted to Vanderbilt what do you think should be my second option?
UTA would be a good option, but realize you'll have working in Texas as the big momentum push. BC is a fine program, but I think they focus mainly on their PT program vs. FT. UVA is a good program and I like their global masters, but I would caution that this program is really for someone looking for an international experience and who can handle having a non-traditional career entry point.
Furthermore, this global masters is specifically not focusing on international students. It is the brain child of the dean and has a lot of people behind it. I wouldn't look at this as an international student cash cow like some other programs.
ask yourself how you can recruit and meet employers at Charlottesville when you're overseas?!
I thought a lot of the recruiting was done during the Fall semester, and I believe you stay in Charlottesville until December.
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