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Fortune 100 FP&A --> Big 6 Bank Controller Group (Top 10 MBA & CPA)
I am looking for advice on a potential job offer. I am not trying to break into front office opportunities. I am more interested in getting some feedback on whether I might be pigeonholed or if I can move onto other back office /middle office finance roles in the future: I have a Top 10 MBA / CPA...
NYU Stern: overrated MBA?
Everyone says that nyu stern is great for finance, due to its strong faculty and NYC location. But when i look at the actual job placement, i was surprised at how bad it was. Even with BB banking and trading, which is their bread and butter, they didn't place that well. And of course, buyside firms...
How to be THAT associate
mod (Andy) note: make sure to check out fellow writer Aaron Burr's response in " How to deal with THAT associate " September: the time of the year when hundreds of newly-minted MBAs are unleashed upon their new groups. To those highly-educated individuals who are about to take their rightful place...
Is an MBA worth it if I have a degree in Computer Science (career change)?
Is it worth enrolling in a top 5 MBA program with a degree in CS? My goal is to change my software engineering job and break into either IB , consulting, or VC . I also wouldn't mind getting a managerial position at a top tech company. What I'm worried about is the fact that more and more top MBA...
Road to M7 MBA: top corporate finance vs. strong MM ibank
my background is: target undergrad, 3.7 gpa, 750 gmat, some prev MM ibank exp already i'm currently weighing two options: 1) top corporate finance position at a F100 company 2) top MM ibank considering a top/ M7 mba in a few years, i'm not sure which option may be better. factors i've considered: a)...
Even a $90k MBA is no guarantee of a job in banking
From this link: http://news.efinancialcareers.com/uk-en/143265/should-you-do-an-mba-if-… A Masters of Business Administration (MBA) has always been an expensive investment – if you study at Harvard or the London Business School, you’ll need to whop out $91k and £61k respectively. If you want...
Are Stern MBAs looked down upon?
So I'm looking at applying to Stern this upcoming year along with other schools. When I talked to friends and alums who went to M7 schools, they all laughed at Stern and say that people don't take their students and alums seriously. One Wharton guy said that during the London banking career trek,...
Things MBA students like
It’s that time of the year again. In a couple of weeks, roughly two thousand of the world’s (arguably) best and brightest douchebags will descend upon the world’s most hallowed halls. I congratulate you. As you undoubtedly know, the next two years will take your douchebaggery to a whole new...
Four myths that b-school shattered for me
If the most valuable type of learning is learning you're wrong, this is the most valuable section of the $250k notebook: Revenue synergies are like unicorns. If someone says he’s seen one, he’s probably never been fucked. The triple bottom line : The number on the third bottom line is usually...
Cross posted from IB forum - Trends for banking and MBA
From what I have read there seems to be a trend of MBA schools moving away from banking applicants - maybe it is more a function of the economy and reduced number of applicants from these back grounds. At the same time I read that banks are putting more importance on post-mba hires that have...
Trends for banking and MBAs
From what I have read there seems to be a trend of MBA schools moving away from banking applicants - maybe it is more a function of the economy and reduced number of applicants from these back grounds. At the same time I read that banks are putting more importance on post-mba hires that have...
Dual CFA® /CPA Designation
I remember looking at a pretty well known Newport Beach HF a while ago and noticed that ~75% of analysts on their website had a dual CFA / CPA designation. I thought it was kind of an odd mix to have, but apparently someone wants to hire them. Anyone else have/know anyone with a dual designation?...
IB MBA Associate
If you were to go to a BB as an associate from a top MBA and do a few years there, but decide the MD track is not for you, where are your exit opps? From what I hear, its a bit different moving out of banking as a post MBA associate then a banking analyst, but wanted to hear some input from those of...
Shark Tank episode with Wharton alums
I recently saw this episode on Hulu. Two guys presented a translation app to the shark tank panel. You pull out the app, press a button, and a live translator anywhere in the world is sourced to translate in real time. Cool idea but the overhead costs would be enormous, and I'm not quite sure how...
Craziest B-school Parties
Interesting list from Business Insider. I'm surprised that Priscilla's Ball at HBS (annual drag party) and Walnut Walk at Wharton (guys wear suit jackets, dress shirt and boxers and women wear lingerie while bar hopping!!!!) did not make the list. Business Insider should do a follow-up list of crazy...
Go to Grad School?!?!
I am in the process of deciding whether to go to grad school or not. is there any where one could read more about the pro and cons of different grad school in the US and Canada? Master of Finance Vs MBA? What are the exit opps?
How do I get into Harvard MBA in two years with my background (McKinsey, LSE..)?
Hi, i am 23 yo and just started working as a consultant for McKinsey in Germany and would like to do a Harvard MBA during my leave in about two years. There is still some time to go but I would like figure out my chances and also already try to use the next two years to maximise my odds of getting...
Kellogg PT vs Booth PT
Trying to decide between the two. I'm pretty early in my career, currently in an investment management role I plan on staying in. I've already gotten my CFA . Don't really need an MBA now - but given I'm in Chicago it's extremely convenient and don't think it will hurt. I'm going to be paying for it...
Motivational videos for MBA applicants
For those of you about to embark on the grueling MBA admissions cycle, here are some videos to get you guys PUMPED UP, so you can go on BEAST MODE. I hope all of you guys get into your top choices, and live the DREAM for two years. Good luck, fellow monkeys....
What is better for MBA or MIF
Hey everybody, I am currently facing a decision for next year: Either I can work in a start-up which is now expanding in a new country (and I will have a leading position within the foreign division) or I can work in a finance related field (academic). Since I am still studying, working FT at a BB...
Breaking into Hedge Funds
I am 28, a Modeling and Simulation scientist at a large biotech company earning >100k/yr. I have been doing this job for two years. The work is highly quantitative and involves building relationships with folks in various departments in the company and solving problems analytically to reduce...
Conversation with a former top 5 MBA student adcom
So with round 1 mba admissions cycle starting to get into full gear, a lot of applicants are very anxious. I recently had a chance to catch up with an old friend of mine who just graduated from a top 5 business school and was a student member of the adcom. After talking about a lot of random stuff,...
Are Ethics Taught at Top MBA Programs?
Bloomberg had an interesting article up today discussing whether our top business schools are properly teaching ethics to their students. In summary, the article uses some of the recent examples of top execs that were convicted on insider trading charges who were Wharton and HBS grads to argue that...
does Hines pay/sponsor your MBA??
looking on linkedin it appears that many HInes analysts end up going to b-school and then back to hines. I was curious to know if they pay for it?
MBA in KOREA -- Is it worth it??
I am Korean American finishing up my military service here in Korea. I've decided to stay in Korea for the long term and have been thinking about getting an MBA from KAIST University - pretty much #1 or #2 school here - but all I read about Korean MBAs are pretty negative. They do have a dual degree...
Fordham Part Time MBA
I just received my undergraduate degree from a smaller private university and will be starting as an investment analyst a large financial firm. I am looking to get my MBA from Fordham while also working full time. I was curious what time part time MBA classes usually take place and if anyone who has...
Do you use your MBA every day?
A canadian investment banker talked about MBAs here . Most of the interview is a bunch of obvious truths about "Ivy league MBA being better than the rest" etc. One of the statement got my attention though: I have used what I learned in my MBA every day: while serving clients, as a manager (and prior...
MBA in Finance from State School
Currently I am working in a non-finance industry, and I am looking to move into a finance role. Is it worth paying about 20k-30k for an MBA in Finance from a nontarget state school?
Applying to PhD in Finance, PhD Math, and MBA at a Same School (Not Dual/Joint)
Let's say I am applying to University of Chicago, and my real hope is that I get into the MBA program on a fellowship, without which MBA is no good for me--I want it free. But of course, I realize that I'm dreaming and understand that the chance of that happening is very slim, and therefore, I want...
Non-BB Equity Research Q&A with First Year Analyst
Hey all, Was reading through Flake's ER Q &A posted around the holidays and thought that his thread was fantastic. My experience / background is a little different than his was, so I wanted to start this thread as an opportunity to help provide at least some insight into other ER routes that aren't...
Asset Management vs. Equity Research
If the ultimate goal is to be a PM, which path should one take when starting right out of undergrad? Post MBA? What are the differences in their career progression? And how do the tasks differ as an entry level employee?
Year and a half before starting MBA; How to prepare for hirability?
If you were a year and a half from starting an MBA program, what would you do from this far out? Are there skills I should start learning? I want to make myself as hirable as possible for McKinsey / Bain.
The MBAT
There’s officially 40 days until the opening of the Games of the XXX Olympiad (2012 Summer Olympic Games). But for many European business school students, their version of the Games has already been completed. Just last month, a large number of MBA students and alumni ( over 1,500 representatives...
MBA Class of 2015 - Kenan-Flagler (UNC)
Just wanted to see if there was anyone here that will be matriculating to Kenan-Flaglers full time MBA program this year?
savings before MBA?
just curious - for those guys in MBA programs or starting soon - how much savings did you have prior to starting? i can't tell if i've been fiscally irresponsible - but will have about 50k after 4 years working in nyc - 1 yr in banking, 3 at a startup. i definitely made less than my finance friends...
PIMCO portfolio management post-MBA
PIMCO recruits at the top b-schools for account management, product management, and portfolio management . The latter is obviously the hardest to get, and it's one of my "dream" post-mba jobs. I would love to hear from anyone who has interviewed for this position and what the interview was like....
How do you view these 2nd tier MBA schools for IB? Thanks
Haas Ross Darden Fuqua Johnson Edit: Adding Yale SOM Trying to narrow my list down for applications in the fall. I am thinking about applying to 2 or 3 of the 5, but there doesn't seem to be much information around online as far as which are the best for IB placement. Location both during the MBA...
Any other traders going to b-schools this fall?
I know there already is a big mba thread, but i would like to devote this one to traders or ex-traders. If you guys don't mind, post stats, what type of trading , schools applied to, results, and where you will be heading this fall. There aren't that many of us, so we should stick together! I will...
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MD with residency training thinking about top 10 MBA program.
Hello WSO , I was hoping that someone could help me out. I am a medical doctor who is currently in residency training. I am from Texas, have an undergraduate GPA of 3.84 overall and a 4.0 in my major (biology) from my local state school, went to medical school in Texas, and then got in to a...
Benefits of Rebranding - Business School Advice Needed
Hey guys, I’m just looking for some quick advice for my own situation. I graduated this past year from what I would call a “shit state school” with mediocre-to-low grades in a non-business major (Political Science major, Economics minor) but with an awesome resume & great experiences (student...
MBA's Learning Leadership The Hard Way: Outdoors
Several business schools are turning to new methods to teach leadership. One of those methods happens to involve leading a team of your fellow students through a treacherous environment in a leadership expedition organized by the National Outdoor Leadership School. Wharton and Kellogg have been...
Do most Associates have an MBA?
Regardless of division at a BB , do most Associates have an MBA? How common is it to go directly from Analyst to Associate?
Energy backgrounds going for MBA.
I've been researching MBA programs on the East Coast and have noticed that professionals from Energy are barely represented at schools like Columbia and Stern. Columbia's class profile shows only 2% from energy background and 3% for Stern. I know almost everything Energy related is in Houston and...
Stanford MBA with MS in Computer Science
Just to know, as I have some doubts, To be elegible for the MS in CS , do you need a STEM/ CS undergrad degree?
Toigo Fellowship
Has any one here gone through the Toigo Fellow MBA Catapult superday , how was it? Could you tell me about the interview format? Thanks in advance!
Lessons learned, unlearned and relearned: A semester of online class
In January, I posted of my intent to put my valuation and corporate finance classes online. As I finished my last sessions in both classes today, I thought it would be a good time to take stock of what the experience taught me about the future of education and how online education can evolve. A...
What Are the Odds of Making It Back to the Same Graduate School After Dropping Out on Scholarship?
Would the faculty be too POed?
CEIBS Pre-MBA Boot Camp
CEIBS Summer Pre-MBA Boot Camp is the ideal programme to let “you get your toes wet” before you take the dive. As part of an elite group of participants, you will have a unique opportunity to come to Shanghai for one week to live and experience China and the CEIBS MBA to the fullest. The...
What are the reasons for getting an MSF or MBA instead of a Ph.D.?
Can anyone think of a reason other than opportunity cost?
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