Masters in Finance Programs That Are Less Quantitative/Don't Require a Math/Engineering Degree?
Hi,
So basically, I've been reading a bit more about masters in finance programs and I'm starting to get a little more attracted to them. Here's the thing though: I'm already a junior and I basically have to major in finance/accounting (or else graduate late). Therefore, I'm guessing programs like WUSTL, Princeton, MIT are all out because all of those programs seem very quant-heavy and thus I'd get dinged if I applied. Therefore, I was wondering if there are any other MFin programs that are less quant-heavy that I can apply to that still place well in finance jobs (and that doesn't just mean BB Ibanking/Consulting but even corp finance)? Otherwise, I have a few options:
1. Continue on business path but major in finance (my school has less finance electives) and load up on math whenever I can. Any suggestions on what math classes I should take by the way, assuming I've only taken the bare minimum thus far?
2. Major in accounting, apply only to non-technical programs, hope that I get in and get placed somewhere good.
3. Jump off the finance/accounting wagon completely, graduate late, but get a major in math.
I'm wondering what you guys think is best? Ideally, I'd really, really like to avoid number 3 because I don't want to stay in school for so long, but I'll do whatever is best for my career.
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mezzmonkey wrote: look in
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hahaha true, majority of European/UK Master's don't require quant degrees at all. Do a search or check Anthony's blog.
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complete your major and minor
complete your major and minor in math...most math minors will cover the pre-reqs for any m.fin program.
Claremont McKenna actually is
Claremont McKenna actually is pretty quant.
If you want something quant light I would look at Vandy, Villanova, BC, Florida, Purdue, Rochester and maybe Brandeis.
All MSF programs will have an element of stats and math so you have to know some math, but the ones listed above are not overly mathematically focused.
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MIT program is not quant as
MIT program is not quant as you may think. You take courses from the Sloan school as other MBA students.
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French Masters in Finance are the most quantitative masters...
european MSc finance programs
european MSc finance programs are just as quantitative, if not more quantitative, than their american counterparts....
they may not require a quant undergrad degree, but you better believe they are preferred and you wont be admitted if you are unable to show an adequate level of numerical proficiency
so what exactly is keeping
so what exactly is keeping you from applying directly to jobs in finance out of undergrad as opposed to getting a masters in finance? you can start earning sooner, dont hafta pay another year of tuition, and youll likely end up in the same position whether you go directly from undergrad or take another year for the MSF. and since youre on track for a degree in finance already, i feel like it would add very little to your skill-set (not to mention, employers train you for what you need to know/do anyway). so why exactly are you drawn to the degree over employment immediately after you graduate?
Don't look in France. Math is
Don't look in France. Math is everything over there.
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dew2229 wrote: so what
so what exactly is keeping you from applying directly to jobs in finance out of undergrad as opposed to getting a masters in finance? you can start earning sooner, dont hafta pay another year of tuition, and youll likely end up in the same position whether you go directly from undergrad or take another year for the MSF. and since youre on track for a degree in finance already, i feel like it would add very little to your skill-set (not to mention, employers train you for what you need to know/do anyway). so why exactly are you drawn to the degree over employment immediately after you graduate?
I go to a non-target and have had very little success thus far in my networking efforts (still trying though!) which means that breaking into a banking/consulting job off the bat will be very difficult. Hence, I'd look to the MS in Finance to re-brand myself, add some more quant skills, and perhaps get another shot of recruiting in a (hopefully!) better economy. That's my logic, although I guess I can look into masters in accounting or other programs to re-brand.
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Let me say this, if you have
Let me say this, if you have had no luck networking or getting relevant experience please take a very hard look at your efforts so far and see if the problem is on your end. I know too many people who try and use the MSF for another shot at recruiting only to see them do no networking or put any effort in and end up in the same spot as before, but with another degree and more debt. Networking truly is a full time job and you need to work hard at it. Rebranding is a great idea and can work wonders, but you need to make sure you know how to network first.
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Anthony . wrote: Let me say
Let me say this, if you have had no luck networking or getting relevant experience please take a very hard look at your efforts so far and see if the problem is on your end. I know too many people who try and use the MSF for another shot at recruiting only to see them do no networking or put any effort in and end up in the same spot as before, but with another degree and more debt. Networking truly is a full time job and you need to work hard at it. Rebranding is a great idea and can work wonders, but you need to make sure you know how to network first.
you need to take that comment and slap it across the front page of this website.
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mezzmonkey wrote: look in
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This is wrong.
European masters are generally more quantitative than American ones, not less. And France tends to be the most math-obsessed of all.
I have most of the Euro
I have most of the Euro programs listed on my website. Take a look there. Euro programs tend to be more academic than US ones which typically means more math and more research focused.
http://www.masters-rms.com/en/index.html
http://www.hec.edu/MSc/Programs/MSc-in-Finance
http://www.escpeurope.eu/escp-europe-programmes/fu...
http://www.essec.edu/programs/advanced-masters-pro...
http://msc-finance.edhec.com/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.j...
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Anthony . wrote: Claremont
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