Did a search and couldn't find anything. So what schools are best for getting into a hedge fund upon graduation? Is there specific programs that attract hedge fund recruiters? I'm talking about large funds (Paulson, Soros, Maverick, etc.), with at least $1B in assets.
Thanks in advance.
I would say HBS is the front runner in this area. Firms like Soros -to my understanding- exclusively recruit from there. Wharton should be next, then Columbia because of it's investment program. My 2 cents.
Agreed exactly with above. HBS is the clearly in front as many of the top hedge funds recruit exclusively from HBS (I actually just met a guy here in China the other day that works for Soros / got recruited out of HBS a couple years back). Wharton and Columbia likely the next best thing.
hbs, columbia, wharton
HBS, Wharton, Booth, in that order. The ultra-elite hedge funds like Paulson and Soros almost exclusively recruit at HBS and Wharton. A bunch of hedge funds like SAC and AQR recruit at booth but not columbia.
Agree with the list (hbs/wharton/chicago/columbia) but keep in mind that once you get into the industry performance drives your comp and job opportunities so going to HBS will only get you that far
Thanks for all the responses. Praying for 700+ GMAT.
From my experience, you'll need an extremely impressive background to get in any of those schools with an even 700. Not saying you're wrong to "just" pray for 700+, but you should be more concerned with crafting a great profile and story.
Wow, incredible east coast bias on this forum. West coasters must be enjoying the outdoors rather than sitting in front of a computer reading this forum.
The leading MBA program for HF placement hasn't even been mentioned yet: Stanford. 4% of the most recent graduating class (the same as HBS and Wharton) which is down from 8% of the class at the height of the market a couple years ago (which was double both HBS and Wharton at that time).
Oh, and Soros does hire from Stanford.
Stanford/HBS Wharton Chicago/Columbia
Question is what kind of Hedge Funds? Quant Focused, Long/Short, Macro?
Top MBA program for future in value hedge funds? (Originally Posted: 01/10/2011)
Hey. Well, it seems like the 3 schools that are mentioned as having the best mba programs are harvard, wharton, and stanford. However, wouldn't going to Columbia instead of the aforementioned schools be of greater value to someone interested in starting/working at a value hedge fund? Or do the networking opportunities at the other schools outweigh whatever knowledge may be gained at Columbia, or another program that is known for value investing?
First apply to each and then post this when you get acceptances. Until then its a futile conversation to have.
You don't go to business school because of the great teaching there. You go because of the awesomeness of exit opps from there. If you're going to business school for knowledge, you could have saved yourself two years and a few Gs in tuition and maintenance costs by just buying a textbook ...
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Harvard Stanford Wharton
In that order. One could argue for Stanford's position in either 1, 2 or 3 really. There are less HF jobs given to Stanford grads, but that is more of a function of what the students are targeting themselves. You can't go wrong with HBS.
Columbia is fine and you're closer to a lot of funds, but I still think these three outrank them. My personal thoughts on what I've seen.
While Stanford is a no-brainer for most career tracks, I think its not the best choice for someone focused on the hedge fund industry.
Columbia, Wharton and Harvard are definitely among the top to consider, as well as NYU. If you don't have deep buy-side experience, you are going to have to intern during the school year at multiple hedge funds. Since 75% of the top funds are near NYC, you would be wise to stick to the east coast.
Best business school for starting a hedge fund in the future? (Originally Posted: 04/02/2015)
Say someone's goal was to start a multi-strat hedge fund. Which if these is best (or are they equal) for that purpose?
CBS HBS Sloan Stern Tuck Wharton
get your offers lined up first, but i see Stern, Wharton, CBS as the better ones of the few.
Why those?
If you're starting your own hedge fund, I don't think the school you went to would matter as much as your ability to network/shmooze clients.
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