Good Masters in Finance programs?

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<p>Hey all--been probably 4 to 5 years since I was on here, but I figured it was so great helping me with college admissions that I'd try it for finance. Basically, I'm a recent grad from Johns Hopkins University without much finance background. However, I've been working (unpaid, but it's basically just me and the boss) in a private equity/investment management type role for the 3-4 months, and I'm contracted to work for a year with the possibility of pay after that point. I'm looking to really rebrand myself as committed to finance and learn more about it, and I get the sense that a Masters is the best way to do that.</p>

<p>So my question is this: Given this work experience and my current GRE score, what might be some good non-quantitative finance degrees (so no financial engineering) for someone like me? </p>

<p>Stats:
GPA 3.57 UG
GRE 169/170 verbal, 163/170 math, essay probably a 5 or 6</p>

<p>Any help would be greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>Hi, I’m actually in a similar situation as you: senior at JHU, no finance background, but I have a highly quantitative background (physics major), and I’m also trying to rebrand myself to break into finance (i-banking). my plan is to apply to masters of finance programs and get an IB analyst internship this summer then apply for jobs the next fall recruiting season. I think for you though, given your background and that you have already been contracted full time, you should get maybe 2-3 years of work experience under your belt and then apply to MBA programs.</p>

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<p>[Northeastern</a> University | Online MSF Program » Program Overview](<a href=“http://onlinemsf.neu.edu/online-msf-program/program-overview.asp]Northeastern”>http://onlinemsf.neu.edu/online-msf-program/program-overview.asp)</p>

<p>That looks pretty cool. I was going to ask them for more info.</p>

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<p>I just graduated from JHU but I’m in pure econ. Princeton has an amazing Master of Finance program but it’s extremely competitive and having work experience helps (though I have met a few straight from undergrad). This isn’t like an MBA program and is much more quantitatively focused. To the OP, you’re going to have to show prospective masters programs that you know what you’re getting yourself into before you enter (so going to an MFin program should not be the signal). I would say being comfortable with the material from Corporate Finance and Investment/Portfolio Management is a good start, though it probably isn’t sufficient.</p>

<p>Hope that helps.</p>

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<p>Check out this masters program
[Master’s</a> Program in Finance](<a href=“http://www.cmc.edu/mastersinfinance/]Master’s”>http://www.cmc.edu/mastersinfinance/)
97% placement within 30 days of graduation and great fin aid</p>