Which master program should I choose
Hi Guys,
I graduated from a non target with 3.79 cgpa. I am wishing to break into IB or S&T but I don’t have any relevant work experience. I am wondering which master program in Canada is the best to break into IB. I would really appreciate any advice here!
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s what you need to know about choosing a master's program in Canada to break into Investment Banking (IB) or Sales & Trading (S&T):
Top Master's Programs in Canada for IB/S&T:
Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto):
Schulich School of Business (York University):
Desautels Faculty of Management (McGill University):
Sauder School of Business (University of British Columbia):
Ivey Business School (Western University):
Key Considerations:
Additional Tips:
If you’re aiming for IB or S&T, programs like Rotman, Schulich, and McGill are your best bets in Canada. However, remember that breaking into these fields will require a combination of the right program, networking, and technical preparation. Good luck!
Sources: Here are the Target Undergraduate Schools in Canada, The Case for Choosing a Non-Target, The Case for Choosing a Non-Target
Suggest you get a full-time MBA from one of the two-year programs such as Rotman. Will be your best chance of a "normal" recruiting path with summer internships. The one-year master's / shortened MBAs like Smith / Ivey will be challenging if you have no relevant experience unless you're an expert networker or have super airtight story.
Thanks buddy, I looked up some MBA programs but most of them doesn’t have internships. Is it possible for me to break into front office without any relevant experience?
You have May - August off for 2-yr full time like Rotman. You have to get your own internship it’s not a part of the program. It’s not impossible but focus your efforts on boutique shops even if at analyst level and hope you can lateral over after 1-2 years of experience. You’re going to be competing with a lot of people so it’s not for the faint of heart but could in theory be done.
Depending on how many years of experience you have I’d suggest looking into Mfin/MFE etc. If you’re a recent grad it’s probably the better route over an MBA. Just be very careful with looking at Mfin and MFE programs to see their career placements. I know the UofT MFE places decently and pretty sure it has a co-op term built in. Less certain about the other Mfin/MFE programs so you may need to do some research on them
MFE at Rotman/UofT and the McGill programs are only ones that reliably places due to built in internship / time off to do one.
Totally forgot these existed but 100% right now thinking of others I’ve seen on the street.
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