Good Universities in USA and Canada for Masters in Finance?
I am interested in moving to the US or Canada to pursue a masters degree in finance, either MBA or MSc. I am looking for suggestions to Universities that have a favorable attitude towards granting fellowships/scholarships and are not ridiculously expensive I have a good graduating GPA in my bachelor's degree and my GMAT score is around 700
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University of Massachusetts. University of Maryland. University of Pittsburgh. University of Michigan. It's very possible to get a good assistanthsip at one of these universities, and they have excellent programs.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
What does it take to become a trader or broker in Manhattan/NYC
What does it take to become a trader or broker in Manhattan/NYC?
I am currently a student in a MSc of quantitative finance program. I will have 61/2 months experience as a rookie quant by the time I graduate. What will it take to land a good job as a trader or a broker or analyst at one of the better firms in NYC?
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The big firms conduct on campus interviews at the big schools in the area. They also go to the big, top schools in other states, but, generally, not recruiting for NYC. The interview process is multi-level and very competitive. You need a 3.4 or better GPA for any of the top jobs. My source? My son did it last year graduating from Fordham with a 3.67 and a job with JP Morgan. He had his offer in November of his senior year. Has made $87,500 his first year . . . of course, he works long hours and has a tiny apartment that rents for double the note on my 3,700 Sqft home on three acres.
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MBA (Ivy League Exclusively)
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You probably have to have come from a good school. You also need good comunication skills and you need to have insight, not just knowledge. It is hard to get into trading. You probably do not want to start as a trading assistant (coffee getter). Your best chance is to work is a lesser bank (something like JPMorgan) as a quant and get the traders to like you. Then transfer over. Top places (like Goldman and Morgan Stanley) do not do that as much.
I am currently a student in a MSc of quantitative finance program. I will have 61/2 months experience as a rookie quant by the time I graduate. What will it take to land a good job as a trader or a broker or analyst at one of the better firms in NYC?
Investing - 3 Answers
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The big firms conduct on campus interviews at the big schools in the area. They also go to the big, top schools in other states, but, generally, not recruiting for NYC. The interview process is multi-level and very competitive. You need a 3.4 or better GPA for any of the top jobs. My source? My son did it last year graduating from Fordham with a 3.67 and a job with JP Morgan. He had his offer in November of his senior year. Has made $87,500 his first year . . . of course, he works long hours and has a tiny apartment that rents for double the note on my 3,700 Sqft home on three acres.
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MBA (Ivy League Exclusively)
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You probably have to have come from a good school. You also need good comunication skills and you need to have insight, not just knowledge. It is hard to get into trading. You probably do not want to start as a trading assistant (coffee getter). Your best chance is to work is a lesser bank (something like JPMorgan) as a quant and get the traders to like you. Then transfer over. Top places (like Goldman and Morgan Stanley) do not do that as much.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Am I good enough for Top 10 B-Schools
| Am I good enough for Top 10 B-Schools? Hello everyone, I am from the Republic of Georgia. I am 21 years old and graduating from college in June, 2011. Planning to apply for MSc Finance in: MIT Sloan Oxford LBS (masters in management) Princeton I wonder if I have any chances to get admitted to these B-Schools. Here is my profile: Undergrad GPA (BBA) - 3.3 GMAT - 780 ILTS 9.0 I have won the grant scholarship program and been living in United States for a year, studying at school as a senior, took very hard classes at the age of 15. like (AP history, AP Calculus). While living in the US I got lost of honors certificates from the school and government as well. I am very socially active, have done lots of volunteer work in my country and in the US as well. I am Boy Scout. I have lots of certificates like BEC(business english), ACCA in accounting. I have been working part time in Bank of Georgia last year. This year I am working part time in the Ministry of Economical Development of my country. Is my profile attractive enough? Thanks in advance for answers. Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions : 1 shit man! you could be the smartest guy in this nation. 2 Yes 3 That GPA is miserable but the GMAT is high 4 I doubt it, but there is always a possibility. Your GMAT is remarkable, but you GPA is very low. I'd say you have almost no chance at Oxford or LBS, since they generally put almost zero weight on the GMAT/GRE, but far too much emphasis on GPA. If you just have a BBA and not a lot of math background, even with your great GMAT, MIT will be difficult since they are a quant heavy finance school. Princeton could be a possibility, but it will come down to professors going to bat for you and writing great letters of rec. If there is a chance of getting the GPA to over a 3.5 by the time you apply, the UK schools might still be a long shot, but the American schools will be more of a possibility. Perhaps also check some lower ranked schools, since the ones you are applying to are all very highly ranked (not saying you can't get in, but a little diversification never hurts). Good luck! |
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Need Guidance in this Economy downturn
Need Guidance in this Economy downturn?
Hello. I have done MSc Finance and Investment from Brunel Uni. London. I have much interest in Invetsmnet Banking, Corporate Finance , M&A and related fields. However in this downturn when companies have stopped virtual hiring. I needed some good advice from you people. Should I start with CFA. It would take 3 years to complete the same. The other option for me is to go for ACCA. I understand the basic terminology, length and breadth of both the courses. ACCA can hedge my professional career. I have aspiration to be a MBA after gaining 4-5 years of work experience. Right now I am based in my home country- India.... Looking forward to get a support from you people. Inspiring Thoughts & Motivation Dilpreet
Financial Services - 2 Answers
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have you tried UCLA, that is a good one.
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If you couldn't get your foot in the door with a MSc Finance, then CFA isn't going to do you any good. Because you should see the line of people trying to take CFA exam as the golden ticket in the door. CFA will only help if you're already in. Network like mad and get into the highest MBA programs you could get into where you network, network, network.
Hello. I have done MSc Finance and Investment from Brunel Uni. London. I have much interest in Invetsmnet Banking, Corporate Finance , M&A and related fields. However in this downturn when companies have stopped virtual hiring. I needed some good advice from you people. Should I start with CFA. It would take 3 years to complete the same. The other option for me is to go for ACCA. I understand the basic terminology, length and breadth of both the courses. ACCA can hedge my professional career. I have aspiration to be a MBA after gaining 4-5 years of work experience. Right now I am based in my home country- India.... Looking forward to get a support from you people. Inspiring Thoughts & Motivation Dilpreet
Financial Services - 2 Answers
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have you tried UCLA, that is a good one.
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If you couldn't get your foot in the door with a MSc Finance, then CFA isn't going to do you any good. Because you should see the line of people trying to take CFA exam as the golden ticket in the door. CFA will only help if you're already in. Network like mad and get into the highest MBA programs you could get into where you network, network, network.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
What job should I do
What job should I do?
Hi there, I pursued MSc Finance from an university in UK and graduated recently. I have no work experience and I am just 21 years old. I have been trying to get a job in any bank but I've had no luck :( I want to know what job I should actually be looking out for after doing this course. Please help me.. Thanks in advance :)
Other - Careers & Employment - 2 Answers
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I think as per you age you can prepare for government jobs in India. It is very good opportunity for you to prepare for government jobs from right now. I am sure, you will get.
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Its tough to land a job in the banking industry due to the economy. You should try for a large corporation and work in their accounting or finance dept as a cost specialist.
Hi there, I pursued MSc Finance from an university in UK and graduated recently. I have no work experience and I am just 21 years old. I have been trying to get a job in any bank but I've had no luck :( I want to know what job I should actually be looking out for after doing this course. Please help me.. Thanks in advance :)
Other - Careers & Employment - 2 Answers
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I think as per you age you can prepare for government jobs in India. It is very good opportunity for you to prepare for government jobs from right now. I am sure, you will get.
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Its tough to land a job in the banking industry due to the economy. You should try for a large corporation and work in their accounting or finance dept as a cost specialist.
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