<p>I am planning to study master of finance in Fall 2012. So far, I accepted by
Northeastern U
Brandeis
Uni of San Fran with $2500 per sem scholarship</p>
<p>Pending decision from
OSU
Tulane
Fordham
Pace and Hosftra</p>
<p>i am an international student with about 6 yr working experience in banking. I need some opinion on choosing the right school</p>
<p>Northeastern has a good location, the course is about 1.5 yr which should provides sufficient time frame for me to build up my network and hunt for job during study. </p>
<p>Brandeis .. i wasn't aware of the location when I apply. I got in.. I am a bit concern on this one as their business school is fairly new.. unranked.. it is a small school with high national rank.. but how about their job placement?</p>
<p>U of SF.. this is one of the back up school. i doubt i will go there.. they are CFA partner.. but not a great school</p>
<p>I am unsure about OSU and Tulane due to their location. I always prefer to stay in NYC or Boston.. But the both seem like top ranked, famous school.. </p>
<p>finally.. i haven't receive a respond from those NYC school. Fordham is a great choice.. if i can get in.. I am unsure on Pace.. Pace is in a perfect location, high placement rate.. but the school is fairly low ranked. and same as hofstra.</p>
<p>In terms of getting a job in finance.. ( i am not looking for those top finance job.. any ok job will do) is location or ranking more important to u?</p>
<p>I believe of all the schools you mentioned above, Ohio State has the best finance program. And Columbus is the fastest growing city in the midwest with roughly 800,000 living in the city and 2 million in the metro. And it is also the most recognized school amongst your other choices internationally. However, if you intend to stay in Boston, I would suggest Northeastern, and Fordham for NYC (although Ohio State also have good alumni network at both locations). Best of Luck!</p>
<p>thanks so much… so u think Brandeis is not a good choice? I am still not sure on this one… Is that possible to accept NEU for now… and if I get offer from OSU next month, I can still change? </p>
<p>Because I doubt I will get an answer from OSU in 2 weeks time after interview… and it is kinda hard to ring up and chase… they will only tell me the application is in progress…</p>
<p>thanks so much… so u think Brandeis is not a good choice? I am still not sure on this one… Is that possible to accept NEU for now… and if I get offer from OSU next month, I can still change?</p>
<p>Because I doubt I will get an answer from OSU in 2 weeks time after interview… and it is kinda hard to ring up and chase… they will only tell me the application is in progress… "</p>
<p>First off, I’ve never said that Brandeis is not a good choice! But when it comes to “Master” of Finance or MBA program, Ohio State is simply a cut above all your other schools imho. I would certainly recommend you Brandeis over OSU if you were to apply for its undergrad program, it is more geared towards liberal arts education imho. The school has approx. 1/10th of total student body compared to OSU, Fisher College of Business alone is equivalent to the TOTAL number of student at Brandeis University - very different atmosphere. Assuming if you are either Chinese or Indian, TOSU has Gateway Office in both countries and it’s globally recognized academically, where all others including NEU, and Brandeis, et. al are more regional schools imho. Last but not least, I certainly personally did not like how Brandeis dealt with its budget short cut 2 years ago by liquidating its assets instead of fundraising. Assuming you are Chinese?, most Chinese know “Yang Huiyan” attended Ohio State Fisher College of Business. Best of Luck to you!</p>
<p>Michael Rush left Brandeis, and is now the Director of MSU’s new Broad Art Museum. $10 million budget deficit is pocket change at OSU even though it’s for an art museum. In fact, TOSU just spent $15.8 million renovating its Wexner Art Museum and another $20 million for its Cartoon Art Museum. The capacity and enormous resources at OSU is really unparallel compared to all the other universities that you are currently considering. Whereas most other colleges would have to share resources in its respective city, TOSU is King in Columbus if not the entire state of Ohio! </p>
<p>The Ohio State University and Huntington Bank Announce $125 Million Partnership</p>
<p>Huntington investment will support Ohio State’s academic mission, University District, Near East Side economic development…</p>
<p>About Huntington</p>
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<p>“i am an international student with about 6 yr working experience in banking.”</p>
<p>Assuming you do not mind to work / live in Columbus after graduation, JPMorgan Chase continues to expand its operation in Columbus after merger with Bank One back in 2004. The company already has about 3,500 employees in Westerville (15 miles, north of Columbus), and 18,000 overall in Central Ohio.</p>
<p>Quote:</p>
<p>“Once the additional hiring is completed, Chase will reportedly have added 1 million square feet of real estate and 6,000 new jobs in Central Ohio since the merger of Bank One and JPMorgan Chase in 2004, including 2,500 positions last year, according to the release.”</p>