Difference between an MBA and Master of?
I've always wanted to get an MBA mostly specializing in Finance because I like Corporate Finance, Investment, Portfolio Management, Equity, ect. Now, I've been looking at LSE and they have a Master of Science in Accounting and Finance and the program really has everything I am interested in. My only issue is that if I get admitted to LSE, I'll most likely be working in America. Is a Master in Finance less recognized than the famous MBA?
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MBA: It's a Master of Business Administration degree, granted after one to two years of graduate-level university study that provides training in the theory and practice of business management. The MBA is basically a document that certifies that you have a general competency in all the major functional management roles you'll find in the modern corporation. An MBA is a career accelerator across a number of industries and MBA graduates can usually command higher salaries. Specialized MBAs offer more advanced study in a particular area of business (such as marketing) or a particular industry (such as higher education). MSc in Accounting and Finance: The goal of the MSc in Accounting and Finance is to convey acknowledged and modern theories and methods in the fields of banking, insurance management, accounting and tax theory. The Master program should motivate students to develop a self-contained and critical familiarization with the curriculum's content. This way, analytical skills and a critical consciousness to analyze problems and find appropriate solutions will be facilitated.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Should I pursue an MBA or a Master in Finance
Should I pursue an MBA or a Master in Finance?
I have an Engineering Degree and currently working in the related field BUT I am desperate for a career switch. I really want to get into / break into Corporate Finance, I-banking....M&A, Venture Capitalist, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Trading, Equity Research. I heard MBA is pretty broad but it's an Education in Business where Master in Finance is drill deep down in Finance. To accomplish or to get where I want, which one should I pursue? My apologies. It's not Master in Finance...it's Master in Management of Finance...It's facilitated by Queen's University
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In this era you need to be very well specialized.. Therefore I recommend you going for a master in finance.. the economy is shaky, therefore you will be guaranteed a job that is more specialized especially now in finance
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Given what you want, the MS in finance is probably the better choice. The MBA degree was originally created because people were promoted to managerial positions, and often they did not know how to manage, although they were good engineers, or scientists, or factory workers. Companies needed managers who could understand what the workers were saying, and managers without the factory floor experience often did not understand the people they supervised. Business schools responded by creating the MBA degree. It is a general degree designed to train student to enter any area of management up to CEO. MBA programs accept students with any undergraduate degree. MBA students study accounting, finance, marketing, management, statistics, economics, strategy, policy, and other courses. Many MBA programs offer concentrations in these and many other fields, but that amounts to only 2-3 courses in your chosen field in the second year of study. The MBA is in contrast to the MS degree which trains students to reach higher levels of knowledge in their specialty so that they can serve as better staff and researchers, with no intention of becoming high level managers. Many schools that offer MBA programs also offer the MS degree you want. Consult the Official MBA Guide. It's a comprehensive free public service with more than 2,000 MBA programs listed worldwide. It allows you to search for programs by location (US, Europe, Far East, etc.), by concentration (finance, marketing, aviation management, health management, accounting, etc.), by type of program (full-time, distance learning, part-time, executive, and accelerated), and by listing your own criteria and preferences to get a list of universities that satisfy your needs. Schools report their accreditation status, tuition cost, number of students, class sizes, program length, and a lot of other data. Schools provide data on entrance requirements, program costs, program characteristics, joint degrees, and much more. You can use the Guide to contact schools of your choice, examine their data, visit their web site, and send them pre applications. You can see lists of top 40 schools ranked by starting salaries of graduates, GMAT scores, and other criteria. It's the best service available at http://officialmbaguide.org.
I have an Engineering Degree and currently working in the related field BUT I am desperate for a career switch. I really want to get into / break into Corporate Finance, I-banking....M&A, Venture Capitalist, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Trading, Equity Research. I heard MBA is pretty broad but it's an Education in Business where Master in Finance is drill deep down in Finance. To accomplish or to get where I want, which one should I pursue? My apologies. It's not Master in Finance...it's Master in Management of Finance...It's facilitated by Queen's University
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In this era you need to be very well specialized.. Therefore I recommend you going for a master in finance.. the economy is shaky, therefore you will be guaranteed a job that is more specialized especially now in finance
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Given what you want, the MS in finance is probably the better choice. The MBA degree was originally created because people were promoted to managerial positions, and often they did not know how to manage, although they were good engineers, or scientists, or factory workers. Companies needed managers who could understand what the workers were saying, and managers without the factory floor experience often did not understand the people they supervised. Business schools responded by creating the MBA degree. It is a general degree designed to train student to enter any area of management up to CEO. MBA programs accept students with any undergraduate degree. MBA students study accounting, finance, marketing, management, statistics, economics, strategy, policy, and other courses. Many MBA programs offer concentrations in these and many other fields, but that amounts to only 2-3 courses in your chosen field in the second year of study. The MBA is in contrast to the MS degree which trains students to reach higher levels of knowledge in their specialty so that they can serve as better staff and researchers, with no intention of becoming high level managers. Many schools that offer MBA programs also offer the MS degree you want. Consult the Official MBA Guide. It's a comprehensive free public service with more than 2,000 MBA programs listed worldwide. It allows you to search for programs by location (US, Europe, Far East, etc.), by concentration (finance, marketing, aviation management, health management, accounting, etc.), by type of program (full-time, distance learning, part-time, executive, and accelerated), and by listing your own criteria and preferences to get a list of universities that satisfy your needs. Schools report their accreditation status, tuition cost, number of students, class sizes, program length, and a lot of other data. Schools provide data on entrance requirements, program costs, program characteristics, joint degrees, and much more. You can use the Guide to contact schools of your choice, examine their data, visit their web site, and send them pre applications. You can see lists of top 40 schools ranked by starting salaries of graduates, GMAT scores, and other criteria. It's the best service available at http://officialmbaguide.org.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
HOW MUCH can I earn and what kind of job can I do with a master in FINANCE
HOW MUCH can I earn and what kind of job can I do with a master in FINANCE???
Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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CFO, treasurer, mutual fund management or stock broker. Stock broker income is limitless.
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CFO, treasurer, mutual fund management or stock broker. Stock broker income is limitless.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Doing a master degree in finance in the UK
Doing a master degree in finance in the UK?
I am thinking to complete my master degree in finance in the UK,,, but I need to know if I should do a research at the end of my study or it depends on the university I am going to study my master degree in??
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Most universities will require you to work on a thesis, but there are some exceptions.
I am thinking to complete my master degree in finance in the UK,,, but I need to know if I should do a research at the end of my study or it depends on the university I am going to study my master degree in??
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Most universities will require you to work on a thesis, but there are some exceptions.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Which maths topics are used in finance especially for a msc or mphil programme
Which maths topics are used in finance especially for a msc or mphil programme?
I would like to have a list of the fundamental math topics that ought to have been covered before pursuing a master of finance programme? Thanks
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Hmm. If you're talking about straight finance (discounted cash flows, etc.), then pretty basic algebra is all you need. If you're comfortable with exponents, then that's about it (1+r)^n. If you're talking about general Economics, then that is a different story altogether. I took a graduate Macroeconomics class once that use several concepts from Calculus III (Lagrange multipliers, etc.). If your masters degree is geared toward the real-world application of finance such as an MBA degree, then you'll be just fine with very basic algebra and you should spend your time getting comfortable with financial modeling. If you're looking into a more academic course of study that would involve broader economic concepts, I would hit as much calculus as you can. Seriously. Graduate level economics is no joke when it comes to math. Good luck!
I would like to have a list of the fundamental math topics that ought to have been covered before pursuing a master of finance programme? Thanks
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Hmm. If you're talking about straight finance (discounted cash flows, etc.), then pretty basic algebra is all you need. If you're comfortable with exponents, then that's about it (1+r)^n. If you're talking about general Economics, then that is a different story altogether. I took a graduate Macroeconomics class once that use several concepts from Calculus III (Lagrange multipliers, etc.). If your masters degree is geared toward the real-world application of finance such as an MBA degree, then you'll be just fine with very basic algebra and you should spend your time getting comfortable with financial modeling. If you're looking into a more academic course of study that would involve broader economic concepts, I would hit as much calculus as you can. Seriously. Graduate level economics is no joke when it comes to math. Good luck!
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