Imperial MSc Finance and Accounting vs Warwick MSc Finance

Hi everyone, I recently received offers for the MSc Accounting and Finance at Imperial and the MSc Finance at Warwick. The Imperial program seems like a no brainer, but because the Finance and Accounting programme is considered to be a step down from the Finance programme, will this have an effect on IB recruiting? Is it a better option to pick Warwick, as the MSc Finance is the top programme at Warwick (although this does mean I will not be in London)? Does the programme or the University count for more? Would appreciate any opinions on this, thanks!

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Disclosing that I am a senior associate at a BB who did the MSc finance at Imperial College (“ICL”) 5 years ago, I would say that both are excellent programmes / schools. So, first of all, I say well done! Secondly, ICL would still be my choice for multiple reasons:

  • To live in London for the recruiting process and to network will make your life easier
  • ICL has a much stronger alumni network
  • Also, yes the MSc Finance of ICL is more prestigious than its younger sister F&A, but the latter places the most people in IBD within the whole business school and is much more aligned with what I assume you would want to do. Also, you can tailor the programme to your interest and have 95% of your classes aligned with the MSc Finance (I.e. you would be missing advanced econometrics classes... big deal).
 

Hi, I would have chosen the Msc in Finance at Warwick. The school has a much larger alumni network in Finance. Imperial has been around for a few years while Warwick has sent people for way more. I know you have chosen but for future students pick wisely. PS: Also, why did you not apply to the MSc in Finance (at the bear minimum???)

 

Yes, the FT, a UK newspaper, is obviously biased towards French schools... They disclosed all their ranking criteria and all of these programmes are amazing (and so are the ones we are discussing).

I used to work in London for a top American BB and a very high % of people are alumni of all these schools. HEC Paris / LSE / Oxford / Cambridge / ICL are especially well represented.

 

I agree with HEC but the others please... I know the ranking but the overall reputation of the university is way more important than just a ranking. I also worked in this field and have several years of experience behind me. I can assure you that the overall name of the uni is way more important than a ranking.  

 

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