EDHEC vs Bocconi

Hello!
I got accepted to EDHEC MSc in Corporate Finance and Banking (18 months), and Bocconi MSc in AFC (2 years in italian). I have to make a choice in a week.
Short profile summary:
I know both Italian and French
I have just completed a Bachelor in Economics and Finance in English at Bocconi.
I want to stay in Europe/UK after obtaining my degree.
I would like to work in Corporate Finance.

Could You please share your insights on the programs? Which is more internationally recognized?

 
Most Helpful

Being a former EDHEC student, working at a top US BB, I tend to say that Bocconi is better.

You see much more Bocconi alumnis in banking in London. However EDHEC placement is not that bad either, and a recent thought I had was: how many students are there at Bocconi ? I don't have the answer, but EDHEC's MSc in Corporate Finance has only c.230 students, and c.350 if you take the whole Master's in Financial Economics. This might be a data point to consider when looking at the respective number of alumnis in top firms.

+ life in Nice is so sweet

 

Graduating from the mentioned Edhec course above soon.

Just to give you a general overview. Recruiters obviously prefer students from the Grand École program. If you don't have relevant work experience in big four audit/TS or in investment banking already, it will be a long shot for you to get into a BB. Looking at my class, many settle with boutiques and B4 TS.

So based on your work experience, the program could get you one step ahead, but not two.

 

Are most of these students who settle with boutiques and TS French? And are they settling in France only if I may ask?

 

Don't know about the AFC program, but from the MSc Finance program at Bocconi, most that wanted to go to London were able this year (mostly to boutiques). Also, seeing as you're a girl - all the girls I got to know from the program (around 15) secured BB positions. Literally all of them.

 

Sed aut aliquam distinctio ex. Sit quia et neque atque. Illum sunt sit fugit quae magni laudantium.

Aliquam dignissimos illum quam quia. Quibusdam vel error harum culpa.

Career Advancement Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. (++) 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (86) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (13) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (202) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (144) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
6
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
7
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
8
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
9
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”