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Will doing it add value in 'overwriting' my crappy bachelors with a good brand, or after 3+1 years bachelors is meaningless anyway? Or am I too old/experience/late to the party and should try to get an MBA down the road?
Thanks very much in advance!
In the US I generally advise it, but Europe is different. The MBA in Europe is still in its nascent stages. Not sure the work requirements for RSM, but I don't think you'd be hampered with your level of experience.
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Well are you talking about a MBA or Masters ? I understood that you want to do a master in finance. If you want to rebrand yourself and change your job, I would advise against and tell you to get an mba. All they recruit at masters are entry level jobs.If you just want to get ahead in your current field, a masters is fine. I would think about an MBA in your position, although europe does not value it as high. It all comes down to career goals...
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Try to figure out what the average age of the student is of the program you are going to follow. If you're the only "old" student, its going to be weird and probably not much an addition. A master's greatest value is the network as the RSM Finance and Investment master isn't really that difficult and is mostly academically focused. Keep in mind that there will be little 21 year old shits running around.
No opinion, just some questions for your considerations:
tuition wise: it'll be free tuition but you'll lose a year of salary--are you OK with it? career-wise: is your current job annoying enough that it doesnt have potentials for top MBA, or it doesn't give you managerial opportunities? / Or is it hard for you to get to better jobs without this master's on your CV? School-wise: Does this RSM program's graduates get the jobs that you want to be in?
If you say YES confidently to all of those ideas, then go for it. If you have doubts, I suggest you think deeper about Why.
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get offers first. if your plan cannot be executed, then you don't have a choice. besides, MSF typically carry a lower admission standard than MBA. If you're a hard sell for MSF/MFin, you're probably going to find MBA entry difficult.
refer to the kids out here that racked up multiple offers before they started asking questions.
Have you looked at post-experience MiF programs? They usually require a few years of work experience. LBS has one, maybe some other schools but that's the one that comes to mind..
Have you considered applying to LBS/Insead MBA? Decent placement and good name to have on your cv. As someone already mentioned, perhaps MIF programs (LBS) could be a good shout? (No knowledge about placement).
Also, as I am sure that you are aware, 2 years of work experience really is the cut off for most MSc programs.
Heartcore may I ask if you have chosen the RSM course in the end? I am in a similar situation with a few years of work experience considering their course
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