MSF after age 30
Do you think that it's a good idea to pursue an MSF in the States outside of MIT or Princeton in place of an MBA if at the time of enrollment you're over age 30?
My impression is that the recruitment would be tailored towards people with limited experience (analyst) and that you can't really negotiate a higher salary/position in the MSF when you bring more extensive experience in Finance than most people in your class.
Anyone with experience with this?
Thanks.
Much like the answer to most questions, it depends. I went through an MFE program and the guys over 30 got various roles depending on previous experience. I think it depends on your career goals and what you already bring to the table. If you're in M&A and want to remain there, a MFE/MSF could possibly get you a title upgrade.
People will not necessarily know that you are 30 years old. As long as your resume and your face doesn't show it you should be fine playing your age down a few years. I have a buddy who got out of undergrad at 26 and looked so young that interviewers thought he was 21 and fresh out of college, now he is going onto a masters. Good luck.
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I ask because the MSF is a tad cheaper than the MBA and if you could do it in place of an MBA, save a few thousand dollars and do it in even less time than a 12-month MBA. Android, which MFE program did you go to?
Only a few schools will offer the brand cache that an MBA will provide. MIT, Princeton and now UT Austin.
In this situation you should talk to people in organization on what appraisal you expect in terms of your job position, salary etc posts your MSF. Based on that you should make decision and we wish you all the very best.
Thank you all for the comments.
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