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Posted Apr 28, 2015 12:20

HI,guys.
I have already obtained ADs of masters of finance from both two business schools. As there is not a big gap in their rankings and reputation, I am really confused about which university to take now. So I am here to seek for ur help.
MY goal is to be a financial analyst in the future. And it seems that MSF courses in soton is much more professional than that in birmingham. However,there are more emphasis on corporate finance as regard to the master of finance in birmingham b-school. As a result, the finance courses in birmingham is excellent as well from my perspective.
do anyone have some insight into the masters of finance in these two business schools?
thx :)
HI,guys.
I have already obtained ADs of masters of finance from both two business schools. As there is not a big gap in their rankings and reputation, I am really confused about which university to take now. So I am here to seek for ur help.
MY goal is to be a financial analyst in the future. And it seems that MSF courses in soton is much more professional than that in birmingham. However,there are more emphasis on corporate finance as regard to the master of finance in birmingham b-school. As a result, the finance courses in birmingham is excellent as well from my perspective.
do anyone have some insight into the masters of finance in these two business schools?
thx :)
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Posted Apr 28, 2015 14:39

I don't see either of them in the ranking: http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/masters-in-finance-pre-experience-2014
I don't see either of them in the ranking: http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/masters-in-finance-pre-experience-2014
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Posted Apr 28, 2015 17:01

yes. it may be that both of their masters of finance are newly set up in the year of 2014 and 2013 respectively.
However, birmingham business school has been honored triple accreditation while Soton only has one of them. As a result, I assume that Birmingham may be a better choice for me.
But how important is it that a business school is accredited,such as by AACSB OR EQUIS and AMBA and so on?
yes. it may be that both of their masters of finance are newly set up in the year of 2014 and 2013 respectively.
However, birmingham business school has been honored triple accreditation while Soton only has one of them. As a result, I assume that Birmingham may be a better choice for me.
But how important is it that a business school is accredited,such as by AACSB OR EQUIS and AMBA and so on?
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Posted Apr 28, 2015 19:34

I don't think you accept the choice between these schools if you want to work in the UK as a financial analyst. The top schools for MSc graduates wanting to work as financial analysts are obviously the LSE, Cass, Imperial, LBS etc. I suggest you focus on those top schools, and if that does not work go to other FT-ranked schools, ideally those which are in the CFA partner program.
I don't think you accept the choice between these schools if you want to work in the UK as a financial analyst. The top schools for MSc graduates wanting to work as financial analysts are obviously the LSE, Cass, Imperial, LBS etc. I suggest you focus on those top schools, and if that does not work go to other FT-ranked schools, ideally those which are in the CFA partner program.
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Posted Apr 29, 2015 10:42

You are right! I agree with you!
LBS and Imperial and so on are really fascinating business schools for us to enter into the finance sector. And I wish I can be admitted to those schools as well. However,it's hard for me now. In fact I am an international student outside EU. as you know, it's also hard for me to work in UK due to the visa limit.
I looked up the FT rankings. It seems bham is a better choice for me. And CFA partner program is also a very useful standard when choosing a master program of finance. But the competition is really fierce too often.
You are right! I agree with you!
LBS and Imperial and so on are really fascinating business schools for us to enter into the finance sector. And I wish I can be admitted to those schools as well. However,it's hard for me now. In fact I am an international student outside EU. as you know, it's also hard for me to work in UK due to the visa limit.
I looked up the FT rankings. It seems bham is a better choice for me. And CFA partner program is also a very useful standard when choosing a master program of finance. But the competition is really fierce too often.
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Posted Apr 29, 2015 11:37

If you have an MFin from one of these schools then getting a visa is of course not an obstacle at all.
If you have an MFin from one of these schools then getting a visa is of course not an obstacle at all.
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Posted Apr 29, 2015 12:31

yes,maybe you are right. I will try my best to be able to apply to these schools. thank you so much,Duncan!
yes,maybe you are right. I will try my best to be able to apply to these schools. thank you so much,Duncan!
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