Hi guys! I am thinking about applying for a masters in finance at either Bocconi or LBS - not the MBAs at either school. Ideally, I would like to live abroad after grad school (preferably London), but I am not an EU Citizen. Also, given that I am Asian-American, is this doable? I was thinking I might be too old for Bocconi's program although there is very little info on their website. However, if it is only by a couple of years, then I am okay with that. I am thinking about pursuing IB or IM - I know I am older, but I really like finance, and I work like 70-80 hours a week at my AM job, and don't really feel drained, so I think I can tolerate the IB hours. If I had to pick between the two, I would rather be in Milan for school and try to move to London post-grad. Italy seems like a better place to live in the interim (I am obsessed with Italian culture, food, etc), but LBS is obviously a better program - not sure by how much though. I know Bocconi is cheaper, and I think I would probably get a full ride or 50% off. I expect to get into both schools, so I am looking for strategies to make either scenario work. I am willing towards the bottom if it means the chance to have a life abroad.
Here's my info: -4 yrs exp - 2.5 in AM in the Investment Consulting dept at a boutique bank and 1.5 as a fund accountant - awaiting my CFA L2 results -studied Econ within the liberal arts school at a solid private school in a major city (think BC, NYU, USC). -710 GMAT, 3.4 GPA -will be 28 in a couple of months.
Great profile, you should get accepted to both. Between the two go for LBS; better name in both London and Europe (and probably the world).
Also, London is full of great Italian food, women and culture - the only missing thing is the sun hahah
thanks, but am I too old? I'd honestly rather go to Bocconi for life experience purposes and cost, and I know that the eventual move is London anyway, so I would prefer a different environment for time being. Also, if I were to go to Bocconi, would I be running a serious risk of getting sent back to the US unemployed bc of lack of sponsorship from prospective firms? I am fluent in Spanish and English and I know a little Italian (prob not enough for business purposes), but I would seriously love to be in Italy.
If you really love it that much then go for it! As for being sent back, the risk if firm dependent. If a company would sponsor you in London and they also have a Milan office then they would sponsor you there too.
Would I be too old for Bocconi? It's technically "pre-experience" which means little to no full-time experience and I figure I would be 30 at the time of graduation. I have lots of energy, so I am not worried about the long hours in IB. My biggest worry is getting sent back to the US after graduating.
You are probably too old for bocconi, you should be targeting MBAs not Msc
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