Hi everyone,
I am contemplating on applying for IBD target MSc and MBA programmes (leaning more towards MSc due to lack of experience) so I wanted to start a discussion in regards to possibilities for each and to get some guidance on how to position myself.
My goal is to land an IB M&A, Lev Fin or PE internship during school, so any advice in regards to achieving that goal would be greatly appreciated.
Quick background:
- Non-target CEE bachelor's degree - Received Dean's award for a group project, GPA: 3.6 out of 5.0
- 1 year F500 Accounting internship, 1 year Big 4 Financial Advisory internship
- Currently a FT analyst in a top US BB in CEE, in the back office (Finance - Valuation Control) since February
- Scheduled to sit for the CFA level 1 in December this year
Schools I'm looking into:
LSE, LBS, Imperial, SSE, HEC, IE, Bocconi
My questions:
- How are my chances to get into MSc programs at the univerisities listed above?
- Do I have a chance for top MBA programs (the universities I listed + M7) with this kind of experience provided I stay in my current back office position for a total of 2 years? If not, what would increase them?
- What matters more in school admissions, top brand names or the actual work experience (as in what the actual position was)?
- Given that I am already 23 years old, am I too old for a MSc degree since most people get in right after their bachelor's? Should I focus on getting into a top MBA instead?
- What would you as experienced professionals advise me to do in my current situation (trying to get into the FO)? Is it better to pursue a top degree or look for other job opportunities?
Thank you very much for anyone willing to share their thoughts and advice with me.
Bump
Would recommend LBS MFin - its a post work exp Masters.
Thank you, its one of my top choices. Do you think 2 years of experience is enough? They say on the website that it's intended for people with 3 to 8 years of experience.
You would have 3 by the time of matriculation so should be fine tbh.
In a similarish position, except not got any finance experience. Will be applying for MFin next year (so I'll end up graduating when I'm 26) if I cant get out of this job. Also sitting L1 but this June.
Good luck!
if you're considering a pre-exp masters you shouldn't be applying to any mba programs at all. and vice versa.
To reverse the question then, in my current situation and experience, what would it be better to apply for? Do I have a good enough chance for top MBAs?
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