Boston University v Northeastern v UMass
Hey everyone,
So I'm trying to decide which route would be best for me. I have narrowed down a few choices in pursuing a master's degree. Choices are:
Boston University Metropolitan College - MS in Banking and Financial Services Management
Northeastern - MS in Finance
UMass (Amherst) - MBA in Finance
Is a degree from Boston Unviersity's Metropolitan College reputable? I've seen a lot of conflicting information that it is a well-respected degree as any other from BU to it's a bogus degree just to bring in money for the university.
Northeastern is a good choice but is it worth the money? They just raised the price for tuition/credit as well...
UMass is the most afforable and is rated well by several different places. Probably the best choice money wise.
Basically it comes down to if BU Metropolitan College is reputable or not? Or is Northeastern worth the extra money instead of UMass?
I know the degrees vary here, but would getting a MS in BFSM from Boston University be good, and several years down the road get into a better business school for an MBA?
What are your thoughts?
it depends on where you're at now.
BU MET--it's not really a MSF. I'm not sure if you get the Questrom/ex "BU School of Management" alumni network. I checked the curriculum and it's not like much. Plus "MET" or "University College" or "Professional/Continuing Studies" always carry a much lower prestige.
NEU MSF - it depends on if you want to do it online. if so, you probably find nothing useful --alum network won't help if you're not in boston/ on campus often. If you do it on-site (FT/PT), then it may have a shot. I know an international student couldnt find a job with it.
UMass MBA - Isenberg is ~85 in the P&Q MBA list. Outside of MA it probably doesn't have much pull, much less pull than Harvard/MIT, of course.. MBA is like a career reset, and you only have it once. But if you think UMass MBA is enough, by all means.
What do you want to do with the degree? If it is investment focused, BU also offers a Masters in Investment Management (something like that) that is dual track with the CFA curriculum - they essentially hand hold you through the CFA curriculum, so you end up with a Masters and the CFA. Of course, it's a pretty expensive route to get your CFA but worth looking at.
I took a few classes at NU's business school in undergrad. Personally, I enjoyed the experience, but again it would be helpful to understand your goals.
Not sure exactly what I would like to do. Want to keep my options open but something like real estate, wealth management, or financial advising (maybe something else?). I will look into the Masters in Invetsment Management. Would the BU degree in Banking and Financial Services Management be a good degree to get a solid job, and a few years later apply to a top MBA program?
if you don't know--work your way up. you can always go back to school when you want to. with the caliper of these programs, don't expect a career boost.
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