Master in Finance choice: Frankfurt School vs. St. Gallen vs. WHU Otto Beisheim

Updated 14/06/2016

Hi all,

I have a tough decision to make, choose my Master in Finance program. This is an important choice IMO and since I want to work in IB I thought it would be useful to ask you guys who already made it for your experience and advice.

I am:

  • Croatian male (EU on paper, but still international in reality) with Croatian non-target degree (high GPA though)
  • 9 months of international M&A internship experience (UniCredit CEE team in Vienna)
  • student exchange at NUS in Singapore

I have:

  • offer from Bocconi Master in Finance (2-year)
  • offer from HEC Paris Master in International Finance (1-year)

I want to land an offer in IB primarily in London. So, I guess what matters to me is international reputation of the school and success in job placement in IB.

So, what are your thoughts on the programs? MSF at Bocconi or HEC Paris MIF?

Thank you!

 

Did a quick look on LinkedIn there, past school and BBs in London. St. Gallen places the best by a significant margin from St. Gallen, Frankfurt and WHU. That said. Bocconi blows them out of the water.

Bocconi - 682 St. Gallen - 151 WHU - 52 Frankfurt - 32

Important caveat: I didn't look at what the breakdown is across front office, middle office and back office or what divisions etc. The numbers do provide a good general indication though to compare school placement prospects. If you don't have native German, placement into Frankfurt shouldn't be a consideration.

 

I know this thread is about a month old, but I would also reiterate St. Gallen. It's actually 3 semesters, so not a full 2 years. For international students, that comes out to ~12,000US. I would highly consider it.

 

Hi guys, the Master's applications season went quite well for me in the end. Finally I received offers from Bocconi Master in Finance (2-year) and HEC Paris Master in International Finance (1-year), but the decision is not easy for me. I would appreciate if you guys have any insights on HEC Paris program and the school's reputation in London.

The program is ranked #1 pre-experience master in finance by Financial Times (as of 2015), but I am not comfortable basing my choice on the rankings. Some raw first-hand or second-hand experiences / advice would be of huge help. Thank you!

 

Go to Bocconi, it places well and it's a two year program allowing you to do an internship which is the easiest way to get a full time offer in London.

I'm talking about liquid. Rich enough to have your own jet. Rich enough not to waste time. Fifty, a hundred million dollars, buddy. A player. Or nothing. See my Blog & AMA
 

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