Need advice - MSF/MBA profile evaluation

Hi everyone, I'm contemplating MSF or MBA programs right now but am not sure which is more suitable for my background:

Undergrad: Non-target w/ Economics degree; GPA: 3.8
GMAT: Scheduled for December
Work exp: 5 years total --- RA @ economics consulting firm and now working as an Analyst in the Legal dept. of an MBB
Goal: Interested in equity research or Asset Management

Essentially I am seeking a switch into finance and one of the reasons the MSF appeals to me is because it is more specialized than an MBA. However, I know that MSFs are more geared towards those with less work experience. With that said, will the number of years of work experience that I have make me a better candidate for an MBA? At the same time, I'm not sure if I have good enough work experience or extracurriculars to be able to get into a top MBA. Any comments/suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

4 Comments
 

@1000Talents, you mentioned that the CFA might be more helpful if I don't intend on going to a BB--is that because of my non-target undergrad, or because I've been out of school for a few years already?

@TwoThrones, thanks for your suggestion!

 

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