Economics Masters or Finance certificate

About to graduate in a year with an Economics degree from a non target school with a 3.5/3.6- what would be of better aid into getting me into pe/IB/ even Corp fin to start, A masters in economics or a finance certificate. The finance certificate is 1 semester, with investment, financial statement analysis, and financial markets course. The masters is a one year program. Any advice would be appreciated! - Thanks, Sean

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