Sciences Po & Sydney University
Hi everyone, I just got my acceptance offer from Scienced Po for their dual degree with the University of Sydney.
The program is made in the following way: Two years at Sciences Po where I will complete a bachelor of Social Sciences with an "economics and society" elective major on the second year; and a bachelor of Economics at the university of Sydney.
I am still in the recruitment process for two similar Sciences Po dual degrees with Keio University (econ major) and National University of Singapore (econ major too).
What do you guys think is the best dual degree to break into IB ? Is the Australian dual degree a good option still to break into IB ? What's your opinion on these kind of dual degrees ?
Thank you very much.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know:
Sciences Po's Reputation for IB: Sciences Po is well-regarded, especially in Europe, for its strong focus on politics, economics, and international studies. While it may not have the same direct finance focus as HEC, ESCP, or ESSEC, it still provides a solid foundation for breaking into IB, particularly if paired with a strong second degree.
University of Sydney's Role: The University of Sydney is a respected institution in Australia, and its Bachelor of Economics can provide a good grounding in finance and economics. However, breaking into IB from Australia can be challenging without permanent residency (PR), as noted in WSO threads. If you aim to work in Sydney, this dual degree could be a good option, but you may face hurdles if you're an international student without PR.
Keio University and National University of Singapore (NUS): Both Keio and NUS are highly respected in Asia. NUS, in particular, has a strong reputation for finance and economics and is located in Singapore, a major financial hub. Keio University is also well-regarded in Japan, but the Japanese IB market can be less open to foreigners unless you have strong Japanese language skills.
Dual Degrees for IB: Dual degrees can be advantageous as they provide exposure to multiple academic and cultural environments, which is valued in IB. However, the strength of the second institution and its location in a financial hub (e.g., Singapore or London) can significantly impact your chances of breaking into IB.
Recommendations:
In summary, the Australian dual degree is a good option, but the NUS program might offer better opportunities for IB due to its location in Singapore, a global financial hub.
Sources: Chances of breaking into IB in Sydney without PR, The Allure of Investment Banking, Intro to Investment Banking, What's the best school for investment banking?, Undergrad - Sciences Po Paris
It won’t help in Australia, but won’t hold you back either. Presume main difficulty will be you’re not in your main country (whether that be France or Aus) the whole time, which might make internships and networking more difficult. Sounds like a cool degree though and won’t stop you doing IB if you really want to
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