Which MSF program to accept
Last week I was admitted to Gtown, Nova, American, and Rutgers (which is a master in financial analysis, not MSF). Waiting to hear back from UMD still. I am curious what everyone’s thoughts are on these programs.
I am an accounting major with a full time position lined up at a top 15 accounting firm, as a staff consultant on the financial advisory services team. I am interning with this firm this summer, which is a commitment I would have to abandon to attend Villanova (which may make things awkward in the office).
Anyways, I will be pursuing the CPA upon completion of the MSF I choose, and hope to use my experience & MSF to take my career into the middle market M&A industry.
Looking for some advice on how to approach this decision and which programs will help me accomplish my goals. I thought it would be nice to gather some new input to help me rationalize through this big decision (which I need to make within the next 10 days).
Thanks guys!
Are you solely doing the MsF program do earn your 150 hours? If so, can you do a 5th year at your UG to save money since you already have a gig lined up?
Disclaimer: I am am a student as well but just curious on your situation
The 150 is certainly a part of the decision to do an MSF. My undergrad is a non target, and I lack the finance experience. I also think MSF will significantly help me with networking and breaking into the M&A industry, and am uncertain that my work experience alone will be sufficient.
I could do a fifth year, but the tuition would be slightly less expensive than Nova’s tuition, including the scholarship I received. Also gives me a chance to put a target school on my resume, which looks a lot better than my current undergrad.
You'd need to find jobs again with msf, and OK, other than Georgetown as borderline target and UMD like a semi target, there are no targets period.
No clue with top 15 means, but it'd be not too hard to elevate into big 4 if you kill on the job.
Overall i'm not so hot on these msf IMO. If you really are to chase 150, try UNC online macc
Georgetown MSF is online isn't it? Anyway, from the school you got an admit I would pick Rutgers. Is not as bad as some ppl thought, and connections aren't bad at all.
I’d pick between Gtown and Nova. Seems like you’re in the DC area. If so, lean Gtown. Look at JHUs masters in Econ as well. It’s in DC, at night and affordable.
Nova is fine, but as you’ve noted, you’ll have to quit your gig. Probably not worth it if you are in the DC area and have a Gtown admit.
Note to all - Gtown is online and in person. Really flexible.
In person? As in full academic year or does it only have a week residency requirement like Kelly?
My understanding is that there is a weeklong residency requirement at the start of the program in October. The program itself is 21 months long. I am uncertain if there are additional residency requirements.
Any of these useful for m&a?
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