Masters in Finance - SMU or University of Arizona?

Hello Everyone,

I have received offers from SMU and University of Arizona for their MSF programs. I am having a hard time deciding between the two. What are your thoughts about these programs?

I am an international student who's looking to break into the equity research domain. I have some summer internship experiences working in these spaces during my undergrad times. Post-graduation, I worked as a market research analyst at a telecommunications firm for a year. Now I am looking to get back into the finance field and an MSF degree will help me get back in the game.

I am also waiting for responses from OSU, Brandeis and UIUC.

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