Best European Master's Degree to Get Into IB
My undergrad degree (Business Administration) isn't from a relevant target school but I was debating a friend of mine what Masters degree would be best to break into IB (without real relevant experience). From what I was able to gather online, IBs often target top name schools (Oxford, HEC, Bocconi) specifically in either the MSc in Finance or MSc in Management. I was wondering, seeing the rise of data trends within finance, i.e. making complicated financial models by means of specialised software, would a MSc degree in something like: data science, econometrics, financial economics be just as valuable for breaking into investment banking, or do you specifically need a targeted degree like Finance, from top name schools to get in. Please keep in mind that Im asking this from a European perspective, but it would also be interesting to hear answers about how it works in the States.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights on the best European Master's degrees to break into Investment Banking (IB):
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In summary, while a targeted degree like an MSc in Finance from a top name school is traditionally the best path to break into IB, degrees in data science, econometrics, and financial economics are also valuable, especially with the increasing importance of data trends in finance. However, the reputation of the university and the specific focus of the program will play crucial roles in your success.
Sources: Intro to Investment Banking, MSc in Economics to get into S&T, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/school/uk-master-in-finance-advice?customgpt=1, What should I major in to get into investment banking from a non-target school?, 2018 UK Target Uni - MSc - for FO jobs: put your POV
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