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If this is a PT msf, a brand improvement and something you want to do, then sure. Price tag is low. I think your experience is good though and you could try and network into say Corp Banking and just go for a top MBA later.
An msf is great, but not a cure all. I'm hesitant to tell someone with a good job to roll the dice.
Hope this helps.
does this MSF publish statistics suggesting that their full-time peers get the things you want to do?
as a part-timer, I expect your salary to be more or less the same with their salaries. Thus if you want a MSF, you better make sure your dream jobs are lined up over there.
You didn't mention what you want to do post-MSF. You're already getting "formal finance" experience in your job. The MSF will get you exposed to more areas, but in a 1-year program there isn't really time to specialize; you're more or less exposed to the entire playing field. Some programs have "tracks" where you can focus on corpfin vs. Asset Management, etc. but even so, your "specialization" is going to be all of 3 classes.
The MSF is not going to open up more "exit opps in 1-2 years". By that time, your MSF isn't really relevant and it's your experience that will matter. It's not like an MBA which has "staying cred" many years down the line. An MSF is a weird little halfway degree between a BS and a specialized MS... getting masters-level jobs straight from MSF will require excellent grades and some relevant coursework.
Then again, it sounds like you want to stay at your current company...? Honestly, you sound you have a pretty good job - if you keep up the good work, there's always the option of an MBA after a couple of years and even higher earning potential.
(disclaimer: I had a BS in Econ too and enrolled in an MSF, but found that it really wasn't for me for reasons stated above)
I partially agree with above, but I've been seeing more people with an MSF not going back to B school for an MBA. So in essence their masters is their final graduate degree.
And while an MBA carries "brand weight" an MSF isn't discounted because of the school you go to. It's a technical degree and more in depth than UG. People generally respect the fact that you have a graduate education. The degree isn't a joke academically.
Definitely not discounting the rigor of the degree - there's a lot to cover in very little time. But I think the lack of knowledge about the degree (it certainly is not as recognizable as an MBA!) makes things tougher.
I guess that's why you're around to raise awareness :D MSF HQ has done a lot towards bringing the programs to light both on the recruiter and the applicant side.
@OP: I honestly think that if you want to boost your salary, you should lateral into another company. You have good credentials and experience - the GPA really doesn't matter given the fact that you've been producing at your company so well! Use your achievements as leverage and you should get higher offers. If you're dead set on an MSF, then make absolutely sure that they have good OCR. You don't want to give up your current job, get a degree, and then end up with limited options.
I'm not sure what I want to do post-MSF honestly, but in the future if I decided to leave my company I wanted to know what other things would this type of experience would open up doors too. I've brought in business from start to finish - pitching the company and benefits to clients, underwriting the deal and evaluating the risk, etc..and then finally securing the financing legal documents and getting the deal funded.
It seems lackluster compared to other fields. I brought in roughly $15 million in business last month. Just seems that the pay is low compared to doing similar work at a bank or something.
I graduated from a non-target with a 3.0, so for my situation I think this is ok but I definitely feel like I can do better salary wise. I figured an MSF would help give me a boost salary wise. I'm 21-23 yo if that matters.
Any job you can get via a 1yr state-school MSF can also be attained by just interviewing right now. No point, just spam the resume if you are unhappy. You'd be surprised how bad the competition is for entry level corporate & investment banking jobs. Just make sure your resume doesnt suck and you will get calls.
Oh I agree. HR and Recruiters are still in the dark. That was honestly them impetus for me to start the site. Raise awareness and promote the degree. I do think more people are learning about it and it is becoming more well know.
As for the OP, I agree with your statement. I agree with what yoy are saying.
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