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Posted Aug 08, 2013 11:07

Hello,

I'm from the UK and I work in financial services (middle office) but want to transition to working in Asia because of cultural connections (my family is originally from Indonesia.)

Which schools are better - those in Hong Kong or those in Singapore?

I was checking out NUS and INSEAD, obviously - but I see that HKUST is ranked higher in the Financial Times' Global MBA ranking.

That said, does anybody have any insight about which location would be better for future career prospects? I would like to stay in the field of finance, but might be swayed towards other parts of the industry if there are opportunities.
Hello,

I'm from the UK and I work in financial services (middle office) but want to transition to working in Asia because of cultural connections (my family is originally from Indonesia.)

Which schools are better - those in Hong Kong or those in Singapore?

I was checking out NUS and INSEAD, obviously - but I see that HKUST is ranked higher in the Financial Times' Global MBA ranking.

That said, does anybody have any insight about which location would be better for future career prospects? I would like to stay in the field of finance, but might be swayed towards other parts of the industry if there are opportunities.
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Posted Aug 08, 2013 12:13

Well, I think the key question is which place you would rather work in. Both places have excellent MBAs: I think all the options in Singapore are strong (Insead, NTU, NUS and SMU) and in Hong Kong HKU, HKUST and CUHK are all strong.

If you would like to work more in Chinese, then HK sounds good. If you'd like to take advantage of Indonesian, then Singapore works better. Personally, I think Singapore has more opportunities at the moment, the quality of classmates will be more consistent and employers will be more open to Indonesian talent.
Well, I think the key question is which place you would rather work in. Both places have excellent MBAs: I think all the options in Singapore are strong (Insead, NTU, NUS and SMU) and in Hong Kong HKU, HKUST and CUHK are all strong.

If you would like to work more in Chinese, then HK sounds good. If you'd like to take advantage of Indonesian, then Singapore works better. Personally, I think Singapore has more opportunities at the moment, the quality of classmates will be more consistent and employers will be more open to Indonesian talent.
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Posted Aug 09, 2013 17:10

I see. I think I will focus on Singapore schools. One question - which location do you think is better for a career in finance? I've heard that Singapore's financial sector has been growing quite briskly.
I see. I think I will focus on Singapore schools. One question - which location do you think is better for a career in finance? I've heard that Singapore's financial sector has been growing quite briskly.
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Posted Aug 09, 2013 17:48

I think both of them have a bright future.
I think both of them have a bright future.
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Posted Aug 12, 2013 17:57

I was reading that 45% of HKUST students went into financial services firms last year. NUS' graduates tend to be more spread out - in consulting, IT firms, etc.

But NUS also offers a pretty robust specialization in finance...
I was reading that 45% of HKUST students went into financial services firms last year. NUS' graduates tend to be more spread out - in consulting, IT firms, etc.

But NUS also offers a pretty robust specialization in finance...
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Posted Sep 11, 2013 16:29

I looked at the NUS finance specialization and it looks pretty interesting. How do you think it compares to the Nanyang MBA track in Banking and Finance?
I looked at the NUS finance specialization and it looks pretty interesting. How do you think it compares to the Nanyang MBA track in Banking and Finance?
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Posted Sep 12, 2013 11:59

Both are good. NUS might offer a bit more choice if you're targeting a career in corporate finance - rather than in the actual financial sector - but look at the offered electives to determine what's more of interest to you.

Otherwise, they're pretty comparable. Nanyang has slightly better salary stats, but the difference is relatively negligible. Financial services firms recruit heavily from both schools.
Both are good. NUS might offer a bit more choice if you're targeting a career in corporate finance - rather than in the actual financial sector - but look at the offered electives to determine what's more of interest to you.

Otherwise, they're pretty comparable. Nanyang has slightly better salary stats, but the difference is relatively negligible. Financial services firms recruit heavily from both schools.
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Posted Sep 16, 2013 16:46

Ok. My inclination is to go into some kind of investment banking role, so I think that Nanyang might be a better choice. I'll most likely apply to both in any case, and then see what sticks.
Ok. My inclination is to go into some kind of investment banking role, so I think that Nanyang might be a better choice. I'll most likely apply to both in any case, and then see what sticks.
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Posted Oct 10, 2013 15:37

Good luck. And don't forget about INSEAD!
Good luck. And don't forget about INSEAD!
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Posted Oct 14, 2013 15:59

Yes, I will apply to INSEAD too. I will keep you all updated!
Yes, I will apply to INSEAD too. I will keep you all updated!
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Posted Oct 18, 2013 09:30

Aventis School of Management, Singapore.
As per my opinion its better for you to opt for Aventis school as it is a good school for management education.
Aventis School of Management, Singapore.
As per my opinion its better for you to opt for Aventis school as it is a good school for management education.
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Posted Oct 18, 2013 12:24

Aventis School of Management, Singapore. As per my opinion its better for you to opt for Aventis school as it is a good school for management education.

You can't be serious?
<blockquote>Aventis School of Management, Singapore. As per my opinion its better for you to opt for Aventis school as it is a good school for management education.</blockquote>
You can't be serious?
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Posted Oct 18, 2013 13:03

The part-time Sacramento State MBA at Aventis isn't terrible; it has the accredited content of any AACSB MBA, but it won't give this person what they want. They need a full-time MBA with a strong business school.

PS Totally agree with Hipster, below.
The part-time Sacramento State MBA at Aventis isn't terrible; it has the accredited content of any AACSB MBA, but it won't give this person what they want. They need a full-time MBA with a strong business school.

PS Totally agree with Hipster, below.
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Posted Oct 21, 2013 13:18

Yes, that's what I meant - if this applicant is considering ranked schools like NUS and INSEAD, what value would this program hold? Especially if s/he wants to stay in finance.
Yes, that's what I meant - if this applicant is considering ranked schools like NUS and INSEAD, what value would this program hold? Especially if s/he wants to stay in finance.
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