<p>I dont like how much MBAs take your recommendatiosn and interview as such a huge factor in your admission. I was thinking of trying to get an MS in finance or economics right after I get my bachelor's since they'll focus strictly on my GPA and GMAT.</p>
<p>Do that then. It won't serve as a replacement for an MBA though.</p>
<p>It won't replace the MBA if you go that route.</p>
<p>What would be the pros and cons of pursuing an MS over an MBA?</p>
<p>I also would love to hear someone's opinions.</p>
<p>I think the difference is in the "quant" factor. MSE and MSF would lead to more wealth management and less people and business management. Though an MBA with a quant background could end up as a CFA or CPA, though I highly doubt they'd take that route.</p>
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<p>It varies based on the program, but you are essentially talking about a continuation of your undergraduate career and the resulting salary will be reflected as such. The type of jobs you can land out of such a program (MS that is largely made up of students from undergrad) should be such that you would demand a salary premium over undergrads but nothing close to what you would receive at a top MBA program.</p>
<p>I'm not saying these programs are bad...given that you should expect an increased starting salary from what you would get out of undergrad, such programs can be well worth it.</p>