<p>Majoring undergrad in econ due to restrictions on transfer....</p>
<p>want to go to wallstreet, or be fin anaylsyt or consultant, IB , etc...</p>
<p>Masters in fin is obv better then undergrad i hope, since i know ECON is a broad major?</p>
<p>you can major in econ and land any job you want. you don't HAVE to major in finance to get a job in finance, ib, or consulting.</p>
<p>don't get a masters in finance. it's a waste of time and money. getting an mba later down the road will serve you better purpose.</p>
<p>a masters in finance is not a waste of time and can be a great alternative to an MBA. Nearly all programs require a very high quant score for the MBA or GRE and nearly all are well recruited. Starting salary at the better programs are just as good or better than many top MBA programs and you are paying for one year/only loosing one year of pay versus the traditional two</p>
<p>An MBA is better recognized for most business jobs, but I think an MFin would be very suitable for investment management (or if you want to take the CFA) or something more quantitative. However, not many reputable schools in the U.S. have an MFin program. Most U.S. schools just have an MBA or MFE. The MFin (or MSF) as I know it is mostly a European thing (think LSE and LBS). The one good thing about a masters in finance is that it's only one year, and not all of them require work experience like an MBA.</p>
<p>Princeton has a MFin program, so does Johns Hopkins, Boston College, Wash. U, Wisconsin... so I guess this diploma is quite reputable after all. At least I hope so since I want to pursue a MS down the road after a BS in Int'l Business... any insightful advice?</p>
<p>can't go wrong with the MBA. If you focus on finance, great.</p>
<p>the_aspirant is being too optimistic. I've talked to two or three people who have economics degrees from GOOD schools and it's been hard for them to get careers that are geared towards finance and accounting majors.</p>
<p>Also, he's wrong about the M.S. in Finance being worthless. It's comparable to a MBA and there's not much of a salary difference. Employers are going to wonder why you didn't get an MBA, but in your case as an economics major, it would probably look good on your resume.</p>
<p>Be advised, there are a number of different options for a masters in finance,all of which lead to different occupations.</p>
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<li><p>There is the usual masters in finance that gives a broad perspective to most finance options.</p></li>
<li><p>There is a masters in computational finance ( such as CMU) or Financial Engineering ( See GWU). This is a very mathematical approach and provides jobs that pay 100K+ upon graduation</p></li>
<li><p>There is a masters in financial planning,which provides training towards the CFP designation and provides good training if you want to be a planner</p></li>
<li><p>There are the programs that specialize in financial analysis that lead to a Certified Financial Analyst,which is good for those who want to go with securities firms as analysts, hedge fund management etc.</p></li>
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<p>5.There may be others that I am aware of.</p>
<p>bottom line: Finance offers many great options. You really should, however, consider which options are best for you.</p>
<p>What if your well-respected business school offers a 4 year program in which you get both your Bachelor's and Masters in Finance. I am alrady a good bit ahead on hours, so taking the Masters' courses (some of which they make count for the senior level undergrad finance courses) would not cause me to be taking too many hours my last year.</p>
<p>I'm not so good at math... I had a B in Calc. 1 (grade curve, and cheated my ass off,) I'm taking Calc. 2 and 3 next year (will probably get As but only because of the private tutor I'm planning on hiring... not proud of it, but it's how France works.) Then I'm most likely going to Spain and maybe NYU Stern for my junior and senior years as an exchange student.
The fact remains is that I'm not a math person, but more a dissertation/social sciences type. I was told on here I don't belong in a MBA program, but I think I would fit in better in a MS. Am I right to think that way? What programs among the following would fit my profile best? Thank you.</p>
<p>I'm interested in applying to BC, Brandeis, Johns Hopkins (for a MA in Int'l Affairs as well where I think I have a better shot,) SLU/WashU (lived in STL for a year and going back often,) Syracuse, Texas A&M, Tulane, Vanderbilt and Princeton (dream on, but oh well, why not throw it in?)</p>
<p>Are MS of Financial Engineering 1 or 2 year programs?</p>
<p>Generally 2, although you might find some that are 1.</p>
<p>redhare, you have it reversed, the are "usually" 1 year.</p>
<p>Yes they are. My mistake.</p>
<p>I am planning on getting my MBA down the road when i have work experience. I want to go to grad school for ms in finance,( not MFE) so i can work in corporate finance/consulting when im 23. I would rather get an MBA but need work experience. SO i wanted to know the salaries/etc, of MSF graduates. Im graduaitng a year early, so since MSF programs are only a year long, I'll have my masters in 4 years, by the time im 22.</p>
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2. There is a masters in computational finance ( such as CMU) or Financial Engineering ( See GWU). This is a very mathematical approach and provides jobs that pay 100K+ upon graduation
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<p>Does getting a masters in comp/eng. finance require certain undergrad degrees? Could an engineering student continue on to graduate school and attain one of those degrees?</p>
<p>Also, what are well-known schools for this( other than the ones you have mentioned)?</p>
<p>Thanks for the help</p>
<p>Atlhawks asks,"Does getting a masters in comp/eng. finance require certain undergrad degrees? "</p>
<p>Response: You would have to check with the admission's department for those schools,but I think that they take almost any major. You might need certain mathematical prerequisites though.</p>
<p>Generally, you would want Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Intro Programming, and Probability at the minimum. That means engineering and math majors should have no problem by default. If you're a strong candidate but don't have the background (business and finance majors), some schools will offer remedial classes before starting the program.</p>
<p>If i want to do MBA and also go to a business college for undergrad. What major should i choose between managment, accounting, marketting or finance?</p>
<p>It doesn't matter.</p>