MSc LBS FA vs Bocconi Finance
Hey guys! I've recently been accepted to the MSc Finance in Bocconi (Global Track) and I think I have a really good shot at getting accepted to LBS MSc FA.
I would have picked LBS for sure, but I got accepted to the Global Track for the MSc Finance at Bocconi, which is a smaller class of 50 people and it's the class Bocconi uses for international rankings (i.e. I suppose it has better career service, professors, etc.). This is really appealing and now I'm rethinking about my choice. Does anyone have any insights to provide? Which course would be better for London? I heard that LBS's MSc classes are getting bigger and I think the Global Track for Bocconi might stand out more. For context, I'm a 3rd year undergrad student at Bocconi, and I did a summer internship in IB in Milan.
P.S. This might be a bit far-fetched, but since the Global Track for Finance is new but it's been there for some years for the Master in International Management, if anyone has any insight on the practical differences of the Global Track it would be extremely helpful. Thanks!
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights to help you decide between the MSc Finance at Bocconi (Global Track) and the MSc Financial Analysis at LBS:
LBS MSc Financial Analysis:
Bocconi MSc Finance (Global Track):
Considerations for London:
Practical Differences of the Global Track:
Conclusion:
Both programs have their strengths. If you value a smaller, more exclusive class with potentially better career services and are comfortable with Bocconi's environment, the Global Track could be a great choice. However, if you aim to work in London and value the prestige and network of LBS, the MSc Financial Analysis at LBS might be more beneficial.
Given the current date, Friday, November 22nd, 2024, you should also consider any upcoming deadlines or decision dates for these programs to ensure you make a timely and informed choice.
Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/school/uk-master-in-finance-advice?customgpt=1, European Master in Finance programmes (pre-experience), MSc Finance Profile Evaluation (LSE Finance, LBS Financial Analysis, Oxford Financial Economics), MSF Class of 2018, Profile Evaluation: MSc in Finance at LBS, LSE, Imperial, Said or MIT
I would still definitely go for the MFA if you do get in, because this way you get to add an additional great brand to your CV (and network etc.) and would stand out more in London compared to someone who did both their undergrad and masters at Bocconi.
Plus you also get a grad visa and more time to actually recruit since the MFA is less academically heavy than Finance at Bocconi
Agreed, but also keep in mind that the academic intensity of the program will allow you to learn much more than at LBS.
LBS is way better than Bocconi... would be nuts to pick otherwise :)
I disagree. From what I see, Bocconi students have a much higher technical preparation than LBS students and the Bocconi placement for the MSc Finance is excellent.
You also pay a considerably lower tuition and, since its a 2-year program, in case you don't find a good internship in your first year (which is unlikely given you already have IB experience), you can always re-apply the year after.
I am talking about reputation. LBS is miles ahead, so far ahead, that it is none sense to even try to compare them. However, it does not take out credit to Bocconi, which does prepare candidates well for a career in finance.
If you assess reputation based on university rankings such as FT and QS, then I definitely agree with you.
However, if we instead take a look at placements, I would argue Bocconi has a better reputation based on the fact that I see many more Bocconi alumni than LBS alumni working at the top BB and EB.
I would also argue that there is a big difference between the average Bocconi student and the MSc Finance Bocconi student with the latter having a much better profile than the former. This is well known at Bocconi and I would also speculate that indeed, the LBS MFA has a better reputation than Bocconi, but not necessarily than the MSc Finance Bocconi, particularly amongst Italian bankers (which there are plenty).
I have also applied for the global track in finance as an international, will get my results in December. Out of curiosity, what GPA did you have?
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If you value opportunity costs as an economics student should probably do, Bocconi's 2 years probably cost a lot more than one year at LBS and hopefully working in some capacity in year 2.
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