vanderbilt MSF
hello all, can someone explain the vanderbilt msf one year program and how it works. thanks, I tried good search just super confused on how it works.
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Ah, the Vanderbilt MSF program, a classic choice for those aiming to swing from the vines of undergrad straight into the high finance jungle! Here's the lowdown on how it typically works:
Remember, the key to making the most of this program is to have a clear goal in mind and to start networking from day one. The year will fly by faster than a banana peel on a comedy stage, so make every moment count!
If you're still scratching your head, think of it like this: the Vanderbilt MSF is like a high-speed elevator to the top floor of the finance world. Just make sure you press the right buttons and network at every floor on the way up!
Sources: MSF Class of 2017, Vandy MSF vs. Villanova MSF for IB, MSF or MBA for my experience level?, Brandeis MA in international economics and finance (full tuition) or Vandy MSF, MSF -->> Big 4 Valuation Q&A
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I’m confused by your question. You take graduate finance courses for one year. Thats how it works. They have a website with a ton of detail
Maybe I can help if you specify what exactly is confusing you
What’s the placement from it and how beneficial is it. Would u recommend taking a regional LMM offer or doing vandy MSF? Also, if Vanderbilt is just a single year, you would re recruit for full time during the summer before u even start at Vanderbilt and do another internship?
Have you even looked at the Vandy website or searched WSO? Try that first. It will answer your questions.
Re the LMM offer - why would you not take an offer if you had one? MSFs are mostly for people who struck out on recruiting.
Preface: I have not done it. But I know quite a few people who have, and here's the impression I have of it:
It is geared entirely towards getting you a job. I'm unsure if this is standard for MSF programs, but the program cares very little about "learning for intellectual sake" and is hyper-focused on placing people into IB/Consulting/Corp Fin. The program places very well into southeast regional/mm/boutique banks. I am unsure how they fare in the EB/BB scene, but I know they at least get 1-2 every cycle.
Another important note is that the MSF leaves you open to "trade-up" and get a better MBA, as it's an entirely separate degree from an MBA. Vandy is no slouch, but clearly not the desired outcome for an MBA for most.
I have been told program costs over the program term should be expected to be 80-100k. I could be totally off base there, however. Financial aid is few and far between
Classes are seen as a joke; multiple people have told me that undergrad was harder. Again, networking with the alum network and recruiting is the whole point.
I got M&A group (2nd year analyst now) in a tier 1 city at a good bank from the MSF. It’s made to get you a job, and once you get your offer you can benefit from coursework but most people just party and network. Made some lifetime friends from the program, it’s a good time and if you’re smart it’ll get you a job you can’t get out of most non target undergrads. Good luck
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