MBA from USC Marshall vs Georgetown vs Carroll vs Questrom for IB/AM (International)

Hey guys,

I'm an international with overall 5+ years of experience. Relevant finance experience: strong foothold in Indian Equities + cleared CFA L3. I have to choose a B-school from Georgetown/USC Marshall/ BC Carroll/BU Questrom for a full time MBA. Post graduation, I want to break into Asset Management/ER/Investment Banking (in that order of preference), location agnostic.

Would love to hear any advice about the college I should chose for a promising foundation in the financial services industry.

Best, Rohit

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It will be an uphill battle coming from any of these schools, but I would guess that Georgetown would give you the best chance (followed by USC).

I would eliminate the other 2 and just decide between Georgetown and USC. I know those schools at least place somewhat into banks at the MBA level, but it is not a lot and it will be tough as an international student requiring sponsorship.

Disclaimer- this is for IB/ER, but should be similar recruiting for asset management as well.

 

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