Personal Statement for a MSc in Finance?
Hi !! I am applying for my masters in Finance.. I have my first degree in Business Management. Have no experience in Finance apart from taking few modules.. Can you please please please tell me what should i write on my personal statement? I have no clue how to impress the admissions office and what would be important to mention .. and most importantly how to mention whatever you tell me.. Appreciating your help :)
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You should certainly mention that taking a few modules in finance sparked a genuine enthusiasm for this subject. You have to really decide in your own mind why you are attracted to finance and try to convey this in an honest way. Are there any particular companies that impress you- if so- research them and include some of this content e.g. I am impressed by how X approaches the aspect of Y and I am looking forward to learning more about this element during my studies. Does the master's course involve an independent project, if so, what would you like to study. And finally include something about the finance department you are applying to- are they involved in research, do they have any particular strengths that you say attracted you to apply to them. At the end make sure you get a friend or relative to check over you statement. If you don't trust anyone try a company such as Editangels who will only charge a few pounds/dollars for the service. They have great free advice onpersonall statements also so visit their website.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Ranking of business schoolc offering Msc in Finance in Europe
Ranking of business schoolc offering Msc in Finance in Europe?
Where could I find such a ranking? If there isn't one...which schools would be better for am Msc in Finance in uk, spain, france and switzerland?
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There is no such ranking reflecting the Finance programs in business schools due to the fact that each schools offers different finance programs (ie Financial Management, Acturial Finance, Corporate Finance) thus the programs are not directly comparable. What they have is general business school ranking, benchmarked by MBA (don't ask why, it's just so - that MBA is gold standard of business programs). Then you go each business schools' website to see if they offer finance programs. Not all schools offer. I have the following list (benchmark ranking - Financial Times MBA): - 1) London Business School (UK) - Master of Finance 2) Cambridge University Judge Business School (UK) - MPhil Finance & MPhil Financial Research 3) HEC Paris (France) - Master in International Finance 4) Oxford University Said Business School (UK) - MSc Financial Economics 5) Machester University Business School (UK) - MSc Accounting & Finance, MSc Finance, MSc Finance & Economics, MSc Mathematical Finance, MSc Quantitative Finance and Financial Engineering 6) Lancaster University Management School (UK) - MSc Accounting & Financial Management, MSc Finance, MSc Money, Banking & Finance 7) RSM Erasmus University (Netherlands) - Master in Financial Management 8) Warwick University Business School (UK) - MSc Finance, MSc Economics & Finance, MSc Financial Mathematics 9) University of Cranfield School of Management (UK) - MSc Finance & Management 10) SDA Bocconi (Italy) - Master in Corporate Finance 11) Edinburgh University Management School (UK) - MSc Finance & Investment 12) Imperial College London Tanaka Business School (UK) - MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering, MSc Finance, MSc Actuarial Finance 13) Bradford University Management School (UK) - MSc Finance 14) City University CASS Business School (UK) - MSc Banking & International Finance, MSc International Accounting & Finance, MSc Investment Management, MSc Finance, MSc Real Estate Investment 15) Bath University School of Management (UK) - MSc Accounting and Finance
Where could I find such a ranking? If there isn't one...which schools would be better for am Msc in Finance in uk, spain, france and switzerland?
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There is no such ranking reflecting the Finance programs in business schools due to the fact that each schools offers different finance programs (ie Financial Management, Acturial Finance, Corporate Finance) thus the programs are not directly comparable. What they have is general business school ranking, benchmarked by MBA (don't ask why, it's just so - that MBA is gold standard of business programs). Then you go each business schools' website to see if they offer finance programs. Not all schools offer. I have the following list (benchmark ranking - Financial Times MBA): - 1) London Business School (UK) - Master of Finance 2) Cambridge University Judge Business School (UK) - MPhil Finance & MPhil Financial Research 3) HEC Paris (France) - Master in International Finance 4) Oxford University Said Business School (UK) - MSc Financial Economics 5) Machester University Business School (UK) - MSc Accounting & Finance, MSc Finance, MSc Finance & Economics, MSc Mathematical Finance, MSc Quantitative Finance and Financial Engineering 6) Lancaster University Management School (UK) - MSc Accounting & Financial Management, MSc Finance, MSc Money, Banking & Finance 7) RSM Erasmus University (Netherlands) - Master in Financial Management 8) Warwick University Business School (UK) - MSc Finance, MSc Economics & Finance, MSc Financial Mathematics 9) University of Cranfield School of Management (UK) - MSc Finance & Management 10) SDA Bocconi (Italy) - Master in Corporate Finance 11) Edinburgh University Management School (UK) - MSc Finance & Investment 12) Imperial College London Tanaka Business School (UK) - MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering, MSc Finance, MSc Actuarial Finance 13) Bradford University Management School (UK) - MSc Finance 14) City University CASS Business School (UK) - MSc Banking & International Finance, MSc International Accounting & Finance, MSc Investment Management, MSc Finance, MSc Real Estate Investment 15) Bath University School of Management (UK) - MSc Accounting and Finance
Thursday, April 14, 2011
I would like to apply for MSc in a finance-related subject. Which are the best universities in this area
I would like to apply for MSc in a finance-related subject. Which are the best universities in this area?
I am mostly looking for those in Europe but I also accept other suggestions :)
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Off the top of my head, LSE, LBS, Oxford, Cambridge are all good. In other parts of Europe, Tinbergen and Rotterdam are pretty good schools. Check out Financial Times ranking of MSc Finance programs, they have a list longer than I care to read listing the programs around the world.
I am mostly looking for those in Europe but I also accept other suggestions :)
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Off the top of my head, LSE, LBS, Oxford, Cambridge are all good. In other parts of Europe, Tinbergen and Rotterdam are pretty good schools. Check out Financial Times ranking of MSc Finance programs, they have a list longer than I care to read listing the programs around the world.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Should I enroll in a Msc in Finance immediately after i finish College (in economics)
Should I enroll in a Msc in Finance immediately after i finish College (in economics)?
The alternative would be working for 2-3-4 years and then doing an mba at a top 10 university. I want to work with equity markets and investment.
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If top 10 MBA is part of you plan then i would suggest you go for that (but probably more years are better, than 4 years) Depends how good you are and whether or not you can get into those schools. Otherwise, MSc Finance is better
The alternative would be working for 2-3-4 years and then doing an mba at a top 10 university. I want to work with equity markets and investment.
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If top 10 MBA is part of you plan then i would suggest you go for that (but probably more years are better, than 4 years) Depends how good you are and whether or not you can get into those schools. Otherwise, MSc Finance is better
Friday, April 1, 2011
Investment Bank & MFin / Msc in Finance / M Financial Engineering
Investment Bank & MFin / Msc in Finance / M Financial Engineering?
I just graduated 1 year. Applied to UBS but failed after doing the numerical test. I still would like to work in an investment bank, in equities or wealth management. I'm planning to take an Masters course to better my chances. I have a 2nd "A" Bachelors' degree in Arts (BA). May I ask: 1) Does MFin / Msc in Finance / M Financial Engineering require you to be very good at maths? (I'm analytical , but not that numerical) 2) Which of the three would you recommend for a person like me? 3) Which school for MFin / Msc in Finance / M Financial Engineering , is renowned and accepted by the i-banking industry? thanks a lot. yo yo anyone home?
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Most of your choices are mathematical. Go for a straight MBA instead. Only the big schools get their students hired. Columbia, Stern, Harvard, ...
I just graduated 1 year. Applied to UBS but failed after doing the numerical test. I still would like to work in an investment bank, in equities or wealth management. I'm planning to take an Masters course to better my chances. I have a 2nd "A" Bachelors' degree in Arts (BA). May I ask: 1) Does MFin / Msc in Finance / M Financial Engineering require you to be very good at maths? (I'm analytical , but not that numerical) 2) Which of the three would you recommend for a person like me? 3) Which school for MFin / Msc in Finance / M Financial Engineering , is renowned and accepted by the i-banking industry? thanks a lot. yo yo anyone home?
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Most of your choices are mathematical. Go for a straight MBA instead. Only the big schools get their students hired. Columbia, Stern, Harvard, ...
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