Is it better to have an MBA or Msc in Finance? Or does it really make no difference..?
If they were both from the same standard institution.... Is either of them regarded as a better qualification than the other in the financial world? I ultimately want to be a cfp. However, I do want to do an advanced degree (I know I don't really need to with the cfp, but if I have an advanced degree, it helps me secure a US greencard). At the moment I am looking at advanced degree courses and I was just wondering if it was respected more to have an MBA or an Msc in the financial planning world.. or if it really does not make a difference qualification wise....? Thanks.
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It doesnt as far as qualification is concerned. But you get to take more finance courses in ur MS, with MBA they will stuff ur syllabus with useless courses like marketing, economics etc. which u wont eventually ever use. Plus an MS is usually a much shorter course, hence much cheaper. So if u want to be a CFP eventually , do ur MS and choose finance course that are more similar to the CFP curriculm. Helps?
Friday, January 28, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Which are the top business schools in Singapore that offer a Msc. Finance or Msc. Accounting
Which are the top business schools in Singapore that offer a Msc. Finance or Msc. Accounting?
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NUS NUS doesn't offer a Masters in Finance or Accounting, but rather have it emcompassed within their MBA program. http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/graduate/contacts.htm#ngs SIM SIM offers a Masters in Finance, but not accounting. They also offer an EMBA. http://www1.sim.edu.sg/sim/pub/gen/sim_pub_gen_content.cfm?mnuid=174 SMU SMU offers both Masters in Finance and Accounting. They do not offer an MBA. http://www.smu.edu.sg/programmes/grad_programmes.asp University of Chicago They offer an MBA. http://www.chicagogsb.edu/visit/singapore/index.aspx INSEAD They offer an EMBA and an MBA. http://www.insead.edu/campuses/asia_campus/index.htm If I were to rank them, it would be: Chicago, INSEAD, NUS, SMU, SIM. Just my opinion.
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NUS NUS doesn't offer a Masters in Finance or Accounting, but rather have it emcompassed within their MBA program. http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/graduate/contacts.htm#ngs SIM SIM offers a Masters in Finance, but not accounting. They also offer an EMBA. http://www1.sim.edu.sg/sim/pub/gen/sim_pub_gen_content.cfm?mnuid=174 SMU SMU offers both Masters in Finance and Accounting. They do not offer an MBA. http://www.smu.edu.sg/programmes/grad_programmes.asp University of Chicago They offer an MBA. http://www.chicagogsb.edu/visit/singapore/index.aspx INSEAD They offer an EMBA and an MBA. http://www.insead.edu/campuses/asia_campus/index.htm If I were to rank them, it would be: Chicago, INSEAD, NUS, SMU, SIM. Just my opinion.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Wrking in sales,want in finance.pursuing MBA finance.shud do Msc finance from good uni in london, or cfa?comnt
Wrking in sales,want in finance.pursuing MBA finance.shud do Msc finance from good uni in london, or cfa?comnt?
I am working in sales. I want to pursue career in finance. I am 22 years old. I am doing an MBA in finance (distance learning from an Indian university). I have done BA (Hons) Business Admin from a university in London. Now my question from finance professionals in the field is....should i go for an MSc in finance from a business school like Imperial school of business, or Cass business school or something in that category? Or should i go for CFA after this? I will complete my MBA in 2 years...so i have some time. but i don't want to end up wasting time and money. Is there any business school for finance professionals that people prefer in any part of the world? would it be worth? Looking forward for help and comments !
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First you need to understand that universities don't grant MBA in information systems, or MBA in finance, or MBA in marketing. The MBA is a general degree preparing students for management positions in any level of a business, up to CEO. MBA students study accounting, finance, marketing, management, statistics, economics, strategy, policy, and other courses. Many MBA programs offer concentrations in these and many other fields, but that amounts to only 2-3 courses in your chosen field in the second year of study. Many students avoid a concentration and take a variety of elective subjects to gain a broader background. By the time you finish the first year you'll be able to decide which concentration interests you. The MBA is not like an MS degree that concentrates study in a single field and prepares students for high level staff or research positions. The MS typically requires an undergraduate education in the field in which you want the MS, or a closely related field. A finance major does not get an MS in chemistry, and a chemistry major does not get an MS in accounting. MBA programs accept students in any undergraduate field. They prefer students who do not have a business background because they give you the business training but they cannot provide the broad background that managers should have. I have taught MBA students with degrees in Music, Medicine, Dentistry, Law. Psychology, Political Science, Chemistry, Biology, engineering, and many other fields. Most MBA programs prefer students with 2-3 years work experience after the first degree, but many accept students right out of college if they have good grades and a high GMAT score. Some MBA programs are designed specifically for new college graduates without work experience. MBAs with good grades and an engineering background are in high demand and they command good starting salaries. To find the MBA program that best fits your background, criteria and preferences, a good source of information is the Official MBA Guide, a free public service at http://officialmbaguide.org. You can use it to select programs in specific geographic regions, specific concentrations, or specific types of programs, such as full-time, part-time, executive, distance learning, and accelerated. You can specify criteria that are important to you and get a ranked list of programs that best fit those criteria. From the Guide you can go directly to a school's URL or contact schools by email.
I am working in sales. I want to pursue career in finance. I am 22 years old. I am doing an MBA in finance (distance learning from an Indian university). I have done BA (Hons) Business Admin from a university in London. Now my question from finance professionals in the field is....should i go for an MSc in finance from a business school like Imperial school of business, or Cass business school or something in that category? Or should i go for CFA after this? I will complete my MBA in 2 years...so i have some time. but i don't want to end up wasting time and money. Is there any business school for finance professionals that people prefer in any part of the world? would it be worth? Looking forward for help and comments !
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First you need to understand that universities don't grant MBA in information systems, or MBA in finance, or MBA in marketing. The MBA is a general degree preparing students for management positions in any level of a business, up to CEO. MBA students study accounting, finance, marketing, management, statistics, economics, strategy, policy, and other courses. Many MBA programs offer concentrations in these and many other fields, but that amounts to only 2-3 courses in your chosen field in the second year of study. Many students avoid a concentration and take a variety of elective subjects to gain a broader background. By the time you finish the first year you'll be able to decide which concentration interests you. The MBA is not like an MS degree that concentrates study in a single field and prepares students for high level staff or research positions. The MS typically requires an undergraduate education in the field in which you want the MS, or a closely related field. A finance major does not get an MS in chemistry, and a chemistry major does not get an MS in accounting. MBA programs accept students in any undergraduate field. They prefer students who do not have a business background because they give you the business training but they cannot provide the broad background that managers should have. I have taught MBA students with degrees in Music, Medicine, Dentistry, Law. Psychology, Political Science, Chemistry, Biology, engineering, and many other fields. Most MBA programs prefer students with 2-3 years work experience after the first degree, but many accept students right out of college if they have good grades and a high GMAT score. Some MBA programs are designed specifically for new college graduates without work experience. MBAs with good grades and an engineering background are in high demand and they command good starting salaries. To find the MBA program that best fits your background, criteria and preferences, a good source of information is the Official MBA Guide, a free public service at http://officialmbaguide.org. You can use it to select programs in specific geographic regions, specific concentrations, or specific types of programs, such as full-time, part-time, executive, distance learning, and accelerated. You can specify criteria that are important to you and get a ranked list of programs that best fit those criteria. From the Guide you can go directly to a school's URL or contact schools by email.
Friday, January 7, 2011
I've just graduated with a BSc, is it worth pursuing an MSc as well
I've just graduated with a BSc, is it worth pursuing an MSc as well?
I've just graduated with an economics degree in the UK. Before getting into a full-time career, I'm taking a year out to earn enough money to study for a Master's degree next year. I'll study either MSc Accountancy or MSc Finance / Management. Has anyone got any advice as to how much more employers value an MSc than a BSc?
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getting an MSc will definitely be useful but I think you need to work for a few more yrs ( say 2-3) to get a complete feel of how things work in practical work environment and then go ahead n study..well this is stictly my opinion. I cant vouch for it as the truth.
I've just graduated with an economics degree in the UK. Before getting into a full-time career, I'm taking a year out to earn enough money to study for a Master's degree next year. I'll study either MSc Accountancy or MSc Finance / Management. Has anyone got any advice as to how much more employers value an MSc than a BSc?
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getting an MSc will definitely be useful but I think you need to work for a few more yrs ( say 2-3) to get a complete feel of how things work in practical work environment and then go ahead n study..well this is stictly my opinion. I cant vouch for it as the truth.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
IS Msc in International Finance from university of leeds a good option
IS Msc in International Finance from university of leeds a good option?
I am currently pursing Bachelors in business economics from delhi university & it is due to finish in may 2008.Are their good job prospects after doing Msc in international finance or Msc in banking & finance from leeds university? Please help!
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MSc is a great program to study. Although having different names, the students usually share the same class and there is a slightly difference in 2-4 subjects. I think University of Leeds is so so, not so high in quality of Finance and Banking. I strongly recommend you to consider the University of Southampton, it has a International Finance MSc in its school of management which is fully credited by EU standards. Moreover, University of Bristol with the MSc in Economic, Finance and Management is also very high reputation in UK. It ranks 5/5 in quality of teaching and research.
I am currently pursing Bachelors in business economics from delhi university & it is due to finish in may 2008.Are their good job prospects after doing Msc in international finance or Msc in banking & finance from leeds university? Please help!
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MSc is a great program to study. Although having different names, the students usually share the same class and there is a slightly difference in 2-4 subjects. I think University of Leeds is so so, not so high in quality of Finance and Banking. I strongly recommend you to consider the University of Southampton, it has a International Finance MSc in its school of management which is fully credited by EU standards. Moreover, University of Bristol with the MSc in Economic, Finance and Management is also very high reputation in UK. It ranks 5/5 in quality of teaching and research.
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