Thoughts on NYU MBA program

I will be applying for an MBA in finance next fall at NYU. I want to break into sales and trading at a big bank. Is NYU still a top tier school and do banks recruit from here? Or should I look elsewhere? Thanks

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It does well in IB recruiting and should work out if you put your best foot forward. I haven't heard good things about the culture at NYU Stern but I'm working with a small sample size (3) so could be wrong.

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NYU Stern has top 3 placements for IB in the Northeast region. But Sales & Trading? Unusual path as MBAs don't go into S&T. S&T is more so Msc in Fin/undergrad. Others can correct me if I am wrong on the last part. 

 
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NYU is a target for all the NYC banks. If you prep hard and do your networking work, you'll get looks from all the banks. IB is usually the typical path, with less demand for ER. However, S&T is not a typical path for MBAs anymore. Most banks pulled back from MBA hiring over the past 10 yrs and typically source juniors (undergrads / MSF candidates) for these roles. 

 

You will need to look at MSF programs - not MBA programs for Sales & Trading. MITs - Masters in Finance, Princeton's - Masters in Finance, Vanderbilts - Masters in Finance. 

Also these programs start at "Analyst" Level, while MBA starts at Associate level. If you already have 3-4+ years of experience, MSF program does not make sense for you. Your route with MBA will be working as an Investment Banker, not as a Sales & Trader.

 

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