<p>For a finance major, which school is the more academic, career focused choice? </p>
<p>I've always known that USC had a strong business school, and that its massive alumni network is just like its football program: unrivaled. But, how does it measure up to a b-school like Stern that is 1. annually ranked as a top business school and 2. in New York. Can it even compare, considering USC is 3000 miles away from the financial hub of the world? What advantages are there, if any, in going to Marshall over Stern?</p>
<p>I guess my main concern is twofold, and pits four different entities against one another: LA vs. NY, and USC vs. NYU. </p>
<p>Evidence supporting your claims would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>There are some clear pros and cons to both.</p>
<p>At first thought I would say Stern probably has the advantage, but NYU is kind of a one trick pony. It was some other decent programs but for the most part Stern is what makes it something special, hence Stern's top ten b-school ranking and NYU's mid thirties overall ranking.</p>
<p>Marshall may not be quite as prestigious or established as Stern, but the University overall is much better and you will have a larger cross-industry alumni network to call upon when it comes time to seek jobs and internships. USC also provides the quinessential "college experience," where NYU's campus is spread out in the heart of NYC. Most of the time one does not even know he is on the NYU campus.</p>
<p>One the other hand, if finance is the sector of business you're interested, New York has a huge advantage because it is home to Wall Street and would provide incredible internship and career opportunities. If you're after a Goldmanesque IB job then NYU Stern is the best place you could possibly be from a recruitment standpoint short of UPenn's Wharton School. </p>
<p>I am not by any means knocking USC. It is one of my top choice schools for business. But for finance specifially I think you should really consider NYU Stern.</p>
<p>On that note though, I have heard that USC is renowned for the finaid generosity where NYU is notoriously stingy, so if money is a factor you may also want to take that into consideration.</p>
<p>If you are only concerned with getting into investment banking in NYC, then Stern is probably a better choice.</p>
<p>However, USC is a much stronger school in general, and Marshall still is a top 10 business school. Marshall does place many students into ibanking, but mostly in San Francisco. If you are interested in non-banking areas of finance (such as Real Estate Investment or general financial management) than USC is still stronger than NYU.</p>
<p>I've come to the conclusion that the two (esp. when comparing NYU Stern & USC Marshall) are actually quite similar... almost like east-coast and west-coast equivalents.</p>
<p>My HS sophomore is interested in Sports Marketing and has Marshall on his wish list. I will have one son leaving USC and one entering if he makes it. His stats so far are not as strong as my older one, but he did get 5th place in regional and states DECA in Sports Marketing and I hope that will help on his application. I am also hoping since my older son is there, they will look favorably on accepting another one into the Trojan Family.<br>
Any of you in Marshall do DECA?</p>
<p>D has been accepted into the "other" USC's business school (Moore) which has a good reputation for Intl Bus. Anyone know anything about Marshall regarding this major?</p>
<p>Marshall is pretty strong across the board - International Business is no exception. There are all sorts of trips to other countries (just recently there was a trip to Hong Kong). IB is a major where USC's famously strong network is helpful.</p>
<p>i think it was to Shanghai, but maybe was it to both...i just know Shanghai because a couple of floormates went to Shanghai during spring break. it seemed like an amazing experience...and besides all the fun they had (which it seemed like they had lots of), Trojan alumni ran some businesses there, so they were able to tour those facilities.</p>
<p>Hehe yea I only say Hong Kong because I just saw a facebook album with a bunch of Marshall students in it. I wouldn't be surprised if there were seperate trips to both places.</p>