University of Edinburg Business School Vs Imperial College Business School MSc Programs

As an International applicant with around 3 years of work experience in Financial Research and Trading, I'm having a tough time evaluating my two offers. I am a FinTech enthusiast and my post-graduation goal is to work at a FinTech startup in the Strategy / Policy /Business Development domains. I have the following offers:

1. Imperial College Business School - MSc Finance & Accounting (Had applied to Msc FinTech but couldn't get that)

2. University of Edinburgh (Business School) - MSc Finance, Technology, Policy

Edinburgh costs marginally lower but I'm a little concerned about the difference in opportunities. However, the curriculum at Edinburgh suits me better. I am looking for an informed opinion on the two programs with respect to employment opportunities, location (dis)advantages, and ROI. Any feedback about the programs will be of help too.
Thanks!

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When did you apply for Imperial? I sent in my application for the MSc Finance & Accounting in late February, but still haven't heard back yet.  

 

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