<p>I'm an engineer at a top school and have realized that I want to work as a trader at an investment bank. Since Im now a senior I did not have a chance to apply for jobs in the fall. Thus, I applied to masters in finance programs. I chose programs that balance the quant/finance aspects rather than just mathematical/engineering programs. The schools that I've been accepted to are Johns Hopkins, WashU (Olin), and Vanderbilt (Owen). The primary factor for my decision is the recruiting at these schools since I really want to work at bulge bracket bank. Does anybody have info or opinions regarding these programs for getting an analyst position at a bank? Thanks!</p>
<p>i'm curious about this as well - i've considered going back to my alma mater for a Financial Engineering masters, and would love to know if anyone has any insight on how effective it is as a resume enhancer, or what sort of doors it opens typically.</p>
<p>Not sure about JHU. But Olin and Owen place most of their graduates within their respective regions. Have you checked with career services of each school? They will be able to provide very detailed stat, e.g. # of interviews, offers, compensation package etc. Also dig in if MBA students are preferred over MS?</p>
<p>Well I'll be applying for analyst positions (not associate) so I wont be competing against the MBA crowd. Im just trying to determine which school does better with undergrad placement. It is kind of difficult to gauge.</p>
<p>If you are applying to MS finance programs, do you have to take a lot of classes Micro Econ, etc. to meet requirements? Im assuming when you say engineer, you mean Aerospace-Chemical type.</p>