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Best MsC in Europe for Quants?
So, I'm currently working as an Intern at a Private Credit fund in my home country while finishing my Bachelors, and I would like to do my Master's in Europe in Quantitative Finance or related. In your opinion/expertise/gut feeling, which are some of the best degrees (Cost, placement after...
MSc in Accounting and Finance @ LSE vs MSc in Accounting, Financial Management and Control @ Bocconi University
Hi everyone, As you can tell by the title I am in serious doubt as to which course I should go for. I am currently a third-year Bocconi undergrad in International Economics & Management, and I am holding an offer from both courses. The LSE degree is 1-year, with 6 courses. The Bocconi degree is 2...
MiM vs MiF for IB
Hey guys, I am currently finishing my undergraduate degree in economics from a good university in the UK and am going to do a gap year with work experience before applying for a masters degree. My goal is to go into IB for 1-2 years and then into PE or Growth Equity. Unfortunately my GPA is not that...
Opinions on masters for IB?
As the title indicates, I'm sort of just looking for opinions. What masters degrees would be beneficial for a job in IB? Would I be best applying to finance masters? or would applying to management courses help too? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Is Stockholm School of Economics a target for UK IB/MBB/Econ Consulting?
Hi all, My background is a Business Studies degree with Economics + Finance Major from a T500 worldwide university. I've landed a good graduate job, working in Government Economics in my home country, but am planning on returning to University. I am considering SSE's Master in Economics, because of...
Help me out by advising
Hello. I am currently completing my bachelor's in management with another 1.5 years remaining until graduation. However, my interest lies in finance. I have taken finance and accounting classes, completed several Coursera courses on finance and economics offered by Wharton and Bocconi. Additionally,...
General Advice - Just got rejected
yoo peeps, Went through a 5 week process, 5 rounds of interviews (they had to schedule a second final round with me as they couldn't decide between me and the other candidate), in the end they decided to go with the other candidate. This job was something I'd really love and find interesting, plus...
1 year vs 2 year masters with little experience
Hi all, I'm a final year EU top undergrad student in econ/finance and I haven't managed to secure any IB internship. My aim is to work in IB in Paris/London/EU (I speak French & English). Choosing between a 1 year and 2 year masters, it seems impossible to get an internship with a 1 year masters,...
Cambridge Real Estate Finance vs LSE Real Estate Economics and Finance
Hi guys, I've got offers from Cambridge and LSE to do a Masters and I was wondering which one would be the best to do for a career in real estate private equity. For background, I'm in my last year of undergrad and have some internships but don't have any full-time work experience. I've heard the...
Target Masters in Europe for Trading Desks
I have been trying to search for some up to date info on the masters programs which are considered to be a target for trading desks in Europe, [with a preference for desks in the UK] but all the info is from about 5 years ago. Can anyone provide an insight on the current situation?
UCONN MS FinTech- worth it?
Hello everyone! I recently got an admission offer from UCONN for their MS FinTech program. It is a new program and I am worried about the ROI. Any thoughts on this? I am an international student, so expecting no ROI for the investment would be mad. Waiting to hear more on this!
Profile Evaluation | Master Programs
Hi all, I am looking to apply for Master in Finance or related programs in 2025. Please help look at my profile and kindly provide advice on which schools I can pursue and what to do to boost my profile. Thank you! My profile: BSc in Mathematics from Hong Kong Top 3 University. GPA 2.7/4.0, GMAT 710...
MFE after B.Sc. in BA and Economics
Hey everyone, I‘m currently pursuing my bachelor in BA and Economics at a semi-target in Germany. During my bachelor I find my self more interested in the quantitative part of my study. I was in general very interested in physics and engineering beside of finance during my time in school, but...
Msc Corporate Finance at Bayes University
I recently managed to gain acceptance to the Msc Coporate Finance at Bayes University. Wondering if it would help me break into IB in London. Following that question, If i were to enter a masters program upcoming in the year (2024/2025), how would the SA recruitment work as courses start in...
IB Relevant Master's Programmes
Hello everyone! I am currently looking for a possible opportunities for my Master's degree. I am thinking about Bocconi MiF and EDHEC Corporate finance and banking. Currently, I have received an offer from EDHEC CFB, the offer is valid till 29/12/2023. Now I have 2 options - accept it or decline and...
Seeking guidance for masters programs - Profile evaluation
Hello, I am turning to you for advice and insights regarding my search for an "elite" master programme. My goal is to pursue a career in M&A and possibly move into private equity. Below are my credentials and aspirations: Academic Excellence : I have a strong academic record with a GPA of 3.9/4.0,...
Will a Masters degree help me progress my career in finance?
Title is fairly self explanatory here. I studied econ w finance minor at a top "public ivy" (I know I hate it too) with solid grades (3.5) graduated in 2022. Currently have a very unique position at a massive globally recognized exchanged looking at institutional portfolios; great blend of technical...
MSc Finance, MSc AFC, CEMS MIM? (Bocconi)
Hi everyone! I'm currently enrolled in the BSc in Business Administration and Management at Bocconi and I have to decide my graduate. I really cannot choose between all these programs (AFC eng, Finance and CEMS) since I'm not quite sure about what I want to do in the future (for work). My GPA is...
Which masters program to choose for going into quant finance?
Hi there, I am looking at applying to Masters programs in the UK for 2024, with my end goal of becoming a quant. I am trying to gage whether certain Masters Degrees such as 'Financial Mathematics' and 'Statistics' are considered as good programs to have for breaking into quant with someone with a...
Best Masters in Real Estate Programs
Hey guys, For people interested in Real Estate, which school/program do you think is best in terms of academics, network, and prestige? I am personally interested in Development but want to hear all opinions on these top programs and if they have a particular edge. Massachusetts Institute of...
To study or not to study MS Finance?
Good afternoon, I recently graduated from a target university in Spain and will be joining a Big 4 M&A group in September. Since my goal is to work in London, I was wondering if getting a MS in Finance next year would make any sense? Bear in mind that I am currently 23, since I studied a double...
Which MSF should I target?
Hey guys, I am a current undergrad at a small school in the New England looking to work in Investment Banking. For reference I am a rising junior with a 3.8 GPA, Varsity Athlete, and have two internships in wealth management with one being investment research for a wealth management team at a large...
Australian Masters Degree
Hello, I am currently pending an offer for a quantitative finance and mathematics masters degree at UTS and a masters of commerce at USYD. My end goal is to become a trader with a longevity in how tech is shaping up rather than being an actual quant. I am having trouble deciding and could use the...
UCD Quant Finance vs Bayes Energy,trade and Finance
I am currently holding some MSc offers from Bath, Trinity college dublin, UCD, and Bayes Business school. I meant to go Bath - Finance with risk management, but after I got offers from TCD - Financial Risk Management UCD - Quantitative Finance And Bayes(Cass) Business school - Energy, Trade and...
Best route to enter Europe (including UK) IB/PE from India?
Hi everyone, Some background info on me : I am a final year undergrad from a target engineering university in India (IITs, BITS Pilani), majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Financial Economics. Expect to graduate with a GPA of around 8/10 (slightly above 8). My grades in all my Finance...
How Does Recruitment Work For Masters Program Straight After Undergrad
Hi gang, currently a rising junior (CO 2025) at non-target with one more shot at IB recruitment for FT (took Ls for SA 24). As I am heavily considering doing a Masters in Finance at a target (McCombs, Kelley, McIntire) if I don't get a FT offer, how does recruitment work now for me? Essentially, I...
Languages or Designations?
All else equal, is pursuing designations like CFA/Masters/MBA/Etc more powerful than learning other pertinent languages (Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, etc)? If you had to choose, what would you do?
Chance Me for Masters in Finance programs
Hey y'all I am a current junior at Texas A&M and was wondering about my chances for Masters in Finance programs. I will be applying to them next year. GPA: 3.95 I have yet to take an official GMAT, but I plan to take one soon. I have been consistently scoring around 700 on practice tests. When I...
Oxford MFE vs. Northwestern MSMS vs. CBS MSAFA
Hi all, I'm struggling to make a decision between business school master offers in UK and US. I got accepted by Oxford MFE (financial economics), Northwestern Kellogg MSMS (management studies), Duke Fuqua MQM (Quantitative Management strategy track), and still waiting for the Yale Assets Management...
How do y'all feel about the STEM Masters Degree career pivot into HF
I'm seeing a handful of folks I know in various finance (or finance-adjacent) fields (banking, consulting, research, sometimes even tech companies) enroll in masters degree programs like Computational Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, etc with...
Admission to Bocconi MSc
Hello everyone, I am a second year student of Economics and Finance in a public university in Italy and I'd like to try my luck for a MSc at Bocconi. This is my profile: 28.85/30 GPA (29.24 if 30 cum laudes are counted as 31s) English C2 (CAE grade A) Few extracurriculars: a part-time job in an...
What school of MFE program should I target?
Hi. I want to apply for master of financial engineering. Ideally I want to be a quant trader at prop shop/ hft. I do not really know what school I should target. I am planning to apply for MFE as fresh out of bachelor grad. Here's my background : - going to state school, well known but very average...
ESCP mim, RSM bam or SSE bm
Hi guys, I have been admitted to ESCP master in management, RSM business analytics &management and SSE business &management , but in confusion that which to choose as I want to find a job in Europe. I am really interested in business analytics and fond of 2-year master study which might be helpful...
FT at a 2nd Tier BB (UK) vs Master at Top School (USA)
I have a return offer to start working in S&T in London. I am planning to apply for MFin/MFE programs at top schools (UChicago, MIT, Stanford) in the US. I feel like my undergraduate studies in physics at a top school in the UK (Oxbridge) hasn't taught me enough to give me a real edge when it comes...
Duke MMS, UVA Ms Commerce Advice
My little brother is graduating from a non-target, and want's to go into consulting. My parents are covering his costs so I'm trying to help him with his decision. I did some research on the programs and their employment reports, but coming from Banking-->VC I feel like people in his target industry...
Masters and Grad sceme Clash
I have just received a S&T summer analyst role at a BB. The plan is to convert this offer and start the FT role in 2024. I am in my third year at uni in an MSCi Mathematics course. However, I would prefer to convert this into a BSc course and do something more useful to me (than pure maths), e.g. a...
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Best Masters Programs for BB IB & MBB Consulting
As the title implies, I'm interested in Master's (non-MBA) programs that place well into BB IB and MBB Consulting and I'm hoping you guys can help me find some. The resources for Masters's program research aren't nearly as robust as they are for UG and MBA. By the time of matriculation, I'll have...
UW-Madison (Wisconsin School of Business) MBA in Real Estate vs NYU MSRE?
I am currently applying to both programs and wanted to know your thoughts on which program is better. I am having a hard time deciding which program I would choose because I like both programs a lot.
MSF Degrees in the United States
I am an international student based in Dubai, pursuing my undergraduate in a Scotland based university called Heriot-Watt University. I am looking to enter IB and pursue a MSF preferably in the States. The reason I am looking to do a MSF is because I don't have relevant IB experience and the IB...
Comparing MBA with non-business Masters
Hi all, I am a 25yo, UK based, BSc Comp Sci, 3 software dev experience in a BB bank markets team. My goal is to quit coding and move into strategy consulting or some thing more pure finance (like IBD). I am recruiting for (and almost sure I will get an offer for) a tech Product Manager role at...
What is the best Finance Master's programme to get placement in London IB?
Hello everyone, I have seen this similar question posed on WSO, but I am looking for some very recent insights. I am currently preparing for my Masters, with the aim of getting into IB in London. Based on insights from others and info on WSO, my top four picks are as follows: LBS Financial Analysis...
Georgetown Vs NYU, Masters in Real Estate (Finance Concentration)
I currently live in NYC and am transitioning to a career in CRE from accounting. I have been accepted to both Georgetown and NYU's Master's of Real Estate programs but am torn between the two. Georgetown would be shorter, cheaper and 100% online while NYU would be more expensive and a bit less...
How can I get into get into a top masters programme?
Currently studying International Business at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Is there anything I can do, besides getting good grades, to get into a top masters programme, preferably in London?
Indian (BA econ with 1.5 yrs work exp) don't know if MiM is for me, would be taking a huge student loan. Want to work in Consulting/Corp Fin/Operations
I honestly don't know which field of business is better suited for me and hence was looking at MiM (Essec / Escp / UK isn't taking students who are entering Mim with 3 years post grad, it is not cited anywhere but this is what facts are ) as it'll give me an exposure to various subjects and in the...
Masters in Finance without work experience
Hi, I am currently in the 1st year of my 3yr Bachelor in Economics in India and I am planning to do a master's in finance from the UK or France. I feel that there are not many opportunities for me if I stay in India after UG especially since not a lot of big companies recruit from my college. (I'm...
Which Program? NYU MOT, Vandy MSF, USC MSF, Duke MMS
Hey guys, Just wondering which program out of these 5 has the best chance to get into wall street. what would you rank them? Thanks a lot!! A little background about me: International student, graduate from the University of Florida in 2020 with a finance degree, worked in NYC for 1 year as a...
Advice on school decision for master's program (student-athlete)
Hi all, I'll start by providing some information that I think you should know to help guide me/provide your opinion/insight(s) into my situation. Thank you all in advance, always appreciate the community's insights. Background: I am a senior and student-athlete at a top 15 ranked school. I have one...
Aspiring Sell-Side Trader; What MSc program should I take after undergrad.
Hello everyone, As an undergraduate student at a non-target school (studying Economics & Honours Minor in Statistics). I have realized that to get to where I want to go (IR Derivatives Trader at BB) It would be in my best interest to take a master's degree in mathematics, Financial Engineering, Data...
Two MBAs?
I emailed Warwick to ask them what chances I had for their masters in finance or accounting and finance. They said neither due to my lack of quantitative modules, however, they said I have a decent chance for a Msc business with finance and said I could apply for that...
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