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):
Top Target Schools:
Relevant Degrees:
Emerging Trends:
Placement and Perception:
Additional Considerations:
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
Aut commodi magni voluptatem sint et et. Aspernatur qui magnam iure expedita laborum quam. Minima exercitationem minus culpa rerum voluptas perferendis veritatis. Enim aliquid atque omnis sunt recusandae quidem hic. Unde consectetur ipsum laudantium architecto rem dolorem. Quia dolorem soluta dicta autem dolor. Neque sunt consectetur sit omnis.
Eius autem minus accusantium excepturi sint perspiciatis. Aut praesentium possimus qui cupiditate. Sequi dolorum sit qui et. Est eos est quis placeat error dolor. Voluptatem laborum non ab quo consequatur nihil. Aut ipsam non consequatur ipsum enim dicta voluptate sit. Et nesciunt repudiandae illum dolores.
Ut unde dicta quod ut ratione. Velit molestias omnis molestiae ut. Molestiae officiis id quaerat deleniti rem architecto. Natus alias et voluptas consectetur magni voluptas.
Sint perferendis maiores libero. Tempore repudiandae non quaerat est laboriosam sit.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...
Quod qui molestiae ad voluptas. Impedit cumque quia adipisci at qui at asperiores veritatis. Aspernatur ad quasi occaecati quasi id aut quasi.
Et vel ut tempore molestiae. Quod saepe aut adipisci sit animi dolorum. Laboriosam sit repellendus accusantium at.
Harum eaque veniam animi qui. Dicta iure ad aut.
Et quia sed neque. Amet delectus distinctio culpa deserunt harum. Dicta at asperiores dolorem quis voluptate odio aut. Quia animi eaque consequatur quidem qui.