Which of these programs is suited for me?

Hi, I am currently an undergrad doing a BA in economics and Finance. I am willing to pursue a masters in : A) MBA in Finance B) MFin C) Masters in Financial Economics D) Masters in Financial Engineering(Is it even possible for an econ major to get in) , can any one tell me which one of the following programs will be better for 1)Getting a job in IB, 2) increasing/learning more quant skills, 3) In terms of prestige.

Thanks

6 Comments
 

1) MFin for IB 2) MFE for Quant skills 3) Prestige depends on which school and how strong that program at each school in comparison to others

 

If your question is really which one is best suited for you, we need more than just your majors.

I suppose you already understand that an MBA should usually be started after you've had a couple years of relevant work experience.

Financial Engineering, as others have already explained, is much more quant focused. An econ major can definitely get in but I think you usually need to go through multivariate calculus, linear algebra and differential equations, as well as some programming, in undergrad. More math and stats the better.

 

Ut sint accusantium ex aut ducimus. Aperiam aut qui non debitis eligendi impedit. Enim officia ut corrupti ipsam vel saepe.

Libero est ipsa officia harum ut. Eius sit eveniet qui qui suscipit. Ullam autem qui et sint voluptatem non quos nihil.

Nulla velit quia cumque molestiae iure eaque expedita. Qui maiores quae ea ullam repudiandae saepe quisquam aliquam. Id facilis qui nihil enim occaecati esse quia sapiente. Sed voluptatum animi officiis corrupti quam tempore magni. Qui unde est reiciendis sit assumenda veniam. Quam aut nemo illo omnis et sit nesciunt optio. Qui nam eum quas accusantium labore.

Currently: future neurologist, current psychotherapist Previously: investor relations (top consulting firm), M&A consulting (Big 4), M&A banking (MM)

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.2%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.2%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (43) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (75) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (67) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
6
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
7
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”