Booth Weekend MBA Program or UCLA Full Time MBA Program
Hi everyone, I got into the Booth Weekend MBA and UCLA Full Time MBA and I'm having trouble deciding between the two options... I am based out of Canada at a Boutique IB shop in M&A for the past 2.5 years and would like to work at a HF. Location isn't a preference but the HF's in Toronto are very small in AUM, staff, and there are only a few out there so the MBA would help make the transition easier. I'm also not looking to get a job at place like Citadel, or anything, but at a reputable fundamental value fund where I can learn the business and get some decent experience and grow within the industry. I know I will have to network to land such a job and the schools will not provide much assistance with this but I was hoping to tap into the alumni networks and work my ass off to get in... With UCLA, I may be able to land an internship but with Booth this probably won't be possible since the structure isn't there. The other downside is the lack of depth in the Booth weekend MBA experience, which the full time programs offers... What do you guys think would be my best option forward? thanks!!!
Having mentioned only the pros of UCLA and only the cons of Booth, it seems like you've already made up your mind with UCLA being the winner. Looking at their employment reports and LinkedIn results, Booth gives you a better chance of getting into the work you want (UCLA is a bit more tech-heavy than it is finance), but you said yourself that you know you'll have to network your butt off, so it's not anything some extra effort can't compensate for.
I would go with Booth.
Booth Weekend MBA vs UCLA Full Time MBA for Hedge Fund Job (Originally Posted: 04/25/2016)
Hi everyone, I got into the Booth Weekend MBA and UCLA Full Time MBA program and I am having trouble deciding between the two programs. I am a CA from Big 4 by background and have been working at a boutique Toronto based IB shop in M&A for the past 2.5 years. I would like to work at a HF or a mutual fund and overtime become a great investor by doing fundamental research. Location isn't a preference but the HF's in Toronto are very small in AUM, staff, and there are only a few around so I feel the MBA may help in making that transition to US easier where the funds are bigger and there is more hiring.
I am also not looking to get a job at a place like Citadel, SAC, Fidelity, etc. and would be just as happy with a smaller/mid sized reputable value fund where I can learn the business and grow within the industry. I know I will have to network to land such a job and the schools will not provide much assistance, but I was hoping to tap into the alumni networks / other avenues and work my butt off to get a job in this field.
With UCLA, I may be able to land an internship, but with Booth this probably won't be possible until 1 year into the program since recruiting is mostly off-cycle. The other downside for Booth would be lack of depth in the MBA experience, which the full-time program offers. Essentially, I would just like to land a job in investment management and wanted to know in your opinion what my best path forward should be.
Thanks so much!!
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