Master in Finance vs MBA

Graduate School Business School - MBA
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<p>I have something posted in an undergrad forum, but I wanted to open this up to those looking for an MBA or other specialized graduate degree. </p>

<p>A little about me: </p>

<p>I completed my MSF from Villanova last year and am finishing my MBA right now. I've work in various capacities within finance and have a pretty broad exposure. After finishing my degree I created a website devoted to the MSF program. My desire was to promote the degree and create awareness of it. </p>

<p>Hopefully I can help here also.</p>

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<p>Hi, what would be better in your opinion after finishing top undergrad business school with major in financies? </p>

<p>Ultimate goal to work in either equity fund of hedge fund.</p>

<p>Would MBA from top school be better than MiF?</p>

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<p>If you go to a top business school you should go directly into banking and then into PE. An MBA from a top school is also a typical path. The MSF will help you is you went to a lower ranked school or if you are looking for a different network.</p>

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<p>What are some reputable programs in the midwest? Would a major in accounting and minor in math be looked on lower than say a finance degree for entrance?</p>

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<p>If you are looking for Midwest, you may want to consider Ohio State’s new program, the Specialized Master in Business-Finance ([Fisher</a> College of Business | Specialized Masters - Finance](<a href=“http://fisher.osu.edu/smf]Fisher”>Specialized Master in Finance | Fisher College of Business)).</p>

<p>Other programs in the Midwest include: Villanova and University of Illinois.</p>

<p>I would recommend doing some research. I think MSFHQ.com is a great starting point for preliminary research.</p>

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<p>Thanks Lax!</p>

<p>I am going to do an interview with the head if Illinois sometime this week or next so be on the look out. </p>

<p>Purdue has a decent program in the midwest. OSU is obviously going to be big. UIUC is also. DePaul has one, Loyola Chicago, IIT.</p>

<p>Math and Accounting would he a decent fit for an MSF.</p>