Wondering if anyone knows anything about this program or works with anyone who has gone through it. I know CSM has a great reputation for those looking to get into mining/energy, which is what I would like to do. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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I haven't been, but I did quite a bit of research as a senior in college. (I have always been interested in Mining&Energy). Got a good CF offer so delayed my decision a bit, but from what I have seen they place well, particularly if you do the dual degree with the IFP in France.
However, there were a couple of things that made me hesitate:
Is the value you get from the Masters/Dual Masters going to equal that of a decent MBA? Costs are high with both degrees but with CSM you don't have access to a lot of the rotational programs for MBAs. Since my guess is that you would do one or the other (not both), you would have to weigh whether CSM seems like a better option than Duke/Kellog/UT Austin for actually breaking into a good energy role.
Quant focus of the degree. I worried about getting stuck in an odd role.
MS in econ is an odd degree in general. It doesn't fit neatly into most companies recruiting patterns so I would say it would probably be up to you to try to secure something really solid.
CSM is an engineering school. I feel like doing econ there is a risk given that their OCR is primarily focused on recruiting petroleum/mining/chemical engineering grads.
Lastly, there's the question of whether you even need an MS to break into energy. It might be more expedient to just apply directly to energy firms in Houston and see if you can lateral to where you really want to be (consulting, Super Major, etc..) or better yet get hired directly. Most of the CSM post-MS roles seem like the kind you get straight out of undergrad (much like getting an MSF leads you to IB/Trading Analyst roles not associate.
On the other hand, from my linkedin searches I have seen a lot of interesting placements in MBB, Boutique Energy Consulting, and Strategy at large oil firms so it could be great. I would contact alumni and ask them to be give you the scoop on what they thought of the program.
Just my two cents.
Thank you for your input - very helpful. I know the program has its drawbacks compared to a traditional MBA, but I like the advantages it offers. I don't mind the quant focus of the degree, that's actually the main reason I looked into it. I want a quant skill set that will hopefully set me apart.
The program allows you to specialize in finance, so while it looks like the first two terms are mostly Econ, you have the option to take a bunch of finance and accounting classes later on.
I also see the engineering background of the school as a plus. It is well known in the industry because of this focus.
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