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UK MSc Finance
Hi! I have recently been admitted to Imperial's MSc in Investment and Wealth Management. While this program was my top choice in the first place, I have read/heard many people saying LSE, LBS and Oxford are far better options and place much better into top firms. How big is the difference between...
1 year vs 2 year masters with little experience
Hi all, I'm a final year EU top undergrad student in econ/finance and I haven't managed to secure any IB internship. My aim is to work in IB in Paris/London/EU (I speak French & English). Choosing between a 1 year and 2 year masters, it seems impossible to get an internship with a 1 year masters,...
LSE vs. Imperial for MSc Finance
Hi everyone, I'm thrilled to have been accepted to both the LSE MSc Accounting & Finance and Imperial MSc Finance program and want to pursue a career in either investment banking or equity research. My background: Indian graduate (BSc Finance from NMIMS), CFA Level 1 cleared, Level 2 candidate,...
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MSc Finance Profile Evaluation - LBS/LSE/HEC
Hey guys, I need some advice regarding the LBS MFA, LSE MSc F&PE, and HEC MIF. My profile: - BSc in Economics - #1 university in my country - high GPA (top 1% in the last five years - equivalent to first class honours in the UK) - GRE:167 in QR, 164 VR - Finance club: equity research on befalf of a...
Choosing Between LBS MFA, LSE MSc, Imperial MSc in Finance for Investment Banking and Future PhD Pursuit
Hi everyone, I'm facing a bit of a dilemma and could use some insights from those who are familiar with the finance industry and academic pathways. I've been fortunate enough to be accepted into both the LBS MFA (Master of Financial Analysis) program and the LSE MSc in Finance program, and I'm...
Lse Msc in Finance - entry requirements and alternatives
Hello everyone, I'll cut straight to the point. I earned my Bachelor's degree with a 3.3 GPA from Bocconi, and my GMAT score stands at 700. I won't make excuses for my low GPA, even though I faced various challenges during my undergraduate years. However, I'm determined to put in the effort now and...
Target PG schools in UK/EU/NA
Throw sh*t at me if you want, but I can't find a post showing best target Postgrad unis or is the UG list the same for PG courses too? I want to study Finance for my masters, but not sure which university would be the best. I have my eyes on: - HEC - LSE - Imperial - WW - Edinburgh Aim is to break...
LSE/ Imperial MSc Accounting and Finance Programme Profile Evaluation (Be Harsh!)
Hi everyone, I am currently applying for MSc AccFin programmes at LSE/ Imperial and was wondering what my chances look like My profile 1st Class Honours at top 5 Russel Group UK Uni- Majoring in Economics (Think Warwick, LSE, Imperial, Etc) Decent Internships: BB Corporate Banking, Big 4 Deals...
Exploding Msc Finance offer?
A couple of days ago, I gained admission to LSE's MSc Finance programme. Although I was thrilled with the news, I was also surprised by how quickly they got back to me, as I had heard that they take about eight weeks to give out an offer, and I applied just before Christmas. The reason why this is...
Chances at Oxford/LBS/LSE/HEC
I am currently applying for finance masters programmes in Europe, with the aim of having an IB career in London. At the moment I am targeting the following schools: - Oxford: Financial Economics - LBS: Financial Analysis - LSE: Finance - HEC: International Financ About myself: - GPA: 4.98 / 5.00,...
What is the best Finance Master's programme to get placement in London IB?
Hello everyone, I have seen this similar question posed on WSO, but I am looking for some very recent insights. I am currently preparing for my Masters, with the aim of getting into IB in London. Based on insights from others and info on WSO, my top four picks are as follows: LBS Financial Analysis...
MSc Fin LSE - Bad Placement lately?
Hey guys, I'm planning to attend the LSE MSc Fin in September. I come from a non-EU country and my goal is to land a IB SA/OC/FT after graduation and stay in the UK for a couple of years with the new visa. I have a very good concept about LSE and I thought it would be the best option to land an IB...
Stuck between ESSEC and LSE. (Master's in Finance)
Hi Guys, I have recently received an offer of admission from ESSEC and LSE in their Master's in Finance programs starting 2022. Since both colleges are similarly ranked, my choice rests on two broad criteria, as follows: Career opportunities in Asset Management: I want to pursue a career in AM,...
LSE Finance vs WBS Financial Mathematics
I applied for an MSc Finance at LSE and WBS after doing my undergraduate in a stats-related course at Warwick. I've received offers from both, but WBS has stated they "believe I am better suited to" MSc Financial Mathematics, and have hence made the offer for that course with a 50% scholarship. I...
What are my chances of getting acceptance into LSE Masters of Economics or Finance
Hey everyone, I'm in my final year of my undergrad (graduating in July 2016), and am considering doing a Masters of Finance or Economics at LSE (or a similarly ranked university), in the event that my grades prohibit me from getting the job I want (Ideally 2nd tier management consulting, boutique...
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LSE vs Cambridge for Post Grad in Finance in Economics
I was recently accepted to LSE's MSc in Finance and Economics and Cambridge's MPhil for F&E--and I'm having a bit of trouble deciding between the two. It seems that LSE has fantastic placement, but I find it hard to believe that having a MPhil from Cambridge would be much different (Cambridge...
MSF at WUSTL or MSc at LSE
Wash U - St. Louis comes up in several discussions, and so does LSE , but I haven't heard any discussion about both of them. I am going to start a master's program in the fall, and have already been accepted to the WUSTL CorpFin MSF . Still waiting to hear from LSE . I would like to eventually end...
Part time MSc at BB
Hey guys I'm considering applying for a part time MSc in Finance at the likes of LSE / LBS /Cass. I will be starting my graduate job with a BB in MO next September, and wanted to get the opinion of people on how difficult it will be to balance the two. I have an undergraduate in Economics and having...
LSE MSc Acc & Fin for non EU/UK Career/PhD Accounting?
Greetings to you wonderful folks here at WSO . I'm looking to pursue LSE's MSc in Accounting & Finance for a non EU/UK career, or a possible PhD in Accounting. My background : MSc Economics, BEng Electrical from top Indian Tech university (IIT/BITS/NIT) GPA 7.2/10 (1st Division) Should Clear all 3...
Duke MMS vs LSE Msc in Finance & Private Equity
Hey all, hope you guys can help me out here: I'm an American (born and raised) who recently was admitted to both Duke and LSE . I'm likely to go to Duke, but want to make sure I'm making the right decision. As I weigh both schools, here's my thinking: Duke seems to have great placement in a number...
LSE MSc degrees for recruiting?
Hey guys, I am only a freshman but this is for my friend who is a junior right now and wanted to know what you guys thought. Anyways, recruiting season was especially tough this year ( as many of you would attest to ) and he did not manage get past Superdays. Anyways he was thinking about doing a...
Recognition of IE Business School at Top IB's?
Hi everyone, I need some help. I have to decide within 48 hours whether to start next week in Madrid at IE Business School in the Master in Advanced Finance programme. I have also been awarded a large scholarship (18000 Euros) so I need only to pay half the tuition fees. HOWEVER(!!) I have also...
MSc Finance and Economics, Then an MBA
Hi, I´m thinking of applying for an MSc Finance and Economics at LSE and Oxford. Both are 1 year programs and then I´m thinking of doing an MBA in the US. My goal is to get into IB on Wall Street, I´ve had 2 summer internships at a brokerage firm, and I was wondering if an MSc Finance and...
LSE MSc Finance and PE
What are chances of getting admitted to LSE MSc in Finance program? I heard they accept around 3% of all applicants. Do they value quality work experience as a big advantage or are they more interested in academic results? I consider applying, but don't know if it is realistic, given my CV...
LSE/Imperial/Oxford Msc Finance/Financial Economics - Chances
So I'm looking at applying for the LSE /Imperial/Oxford for Msc in Finance or Financial Economics and here's my background: Graduated from a top liberal arts college in the US on a full scholarship and GPA 3.6 with major in Economics, internship exp in banking and consulting, followed by 1 year...
The MSF/MAcc./MMS JUST for Placement (Anthony-needed)
Just for placement into a BB or MBB + Tier 1.5 Shops (OW, Monitor, LEK), if you were having cocktails with me, which would impress you more? The reason is outside of HR, which is more of a barrier than a helping hand, it is usually the VP/MD/Manager/Partner who submits a requisition for the new...
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