[pankaj019]

Originally Posted by DerivativesGuy

Hey fellow puys

I got an admit from Oxford's Said Business School for the MSc in Financial Economics (MFE) -2009-10. I would be glad to help anyone with regards to the application for the same.

I am awaiting LBS MiF results and would most probably take that if I get it. Lets see what lies in store.

well, first of all congrats for your admit offer from Said Msc Fin Econ. That's really a quality offer in hand, and ofcourse i hope u get an offer from LBS too.
Great dude!!

I'm also lookig forward to do Master in Fin, from UK. I was looking at LSE, LBS or OxBridge. I have given my profile earlier also, B-tech Computers 65%, 2Yrs IT Fidelity Info Services(software, working for Yorkshire, Clydesdale Banks as well as Bank Of America), GMAT- 700, Good Extra Curricular.
Now, as you mentioned, LBS looks for good work ex, maybe 6 Yrs avg.
LSE, wants ppl vid great academics
And i have neither great academics and nor much attractive experience to boast about.

Just tell me, if it is just luck for me now to get offers from these schools, or still have got some cards on my table.

I'm also intrested for HAAS US, or HEC, Paris

Which others schools are good for me?
LBS, LSE, OXBRIDGE, HAAS, HEC, are on my priority list as of now.

[DerivativesGuy]

Hey dude

I am really no authority in defining chances. Else, I myself wouldnt have applied for a LBS. LBS has a facility to mail ur resume to Peter Johnson, their admissions officer and he will reply back with a review on your profile and ur chances. Take that up.It may not give u the answer u seek, but no harm in trying.
Haas is core financial engineering...as i mentioned earlier and again is a top program in the US... so competition is going to be tough. Dont have a clue on the HEC program.
IE busines school also has a new MFin and that seems good.

Best of luck

[g_nikhil7]

hi pgs .... i am a fresher and was looking for an ms in finance in UK ( after trying for all b schools in india ). i was primarily interested in mba in the top 20 in india but dint get anywhere. i have got a call from icfai hyderabad but have got mixed response from people. i have got an offer from lancaster. now i have to take a decision very soon and would be really gr8 if u all can give me some advice ... i have also applied to manchester, nottingham, lse and warwick. What r the employment chances for this course in UK and as i want to work for 1 yr out there and what is the value of the course back in india?

[Scorpio_19]

Originally Posted by g_nikhil7

hi pgs .... i am a fresher and was looking for an ms in finance in UK ( after trying for all b schools in india ). i was primarily interested in mba in the top 20 in india but dint get anywhere. i have got a call from icfai hyderabad but have got mixed response from people. i have got an offer from lancaster. now i have to take a decision very soon and would be really gr8 if u all can give me some advice ... i have also applied to manchester, nottingham, lse and warwick. What r the employment chances for this course in UK and as i want to work for 1 yr out there and what is the value of the course back in india?

As regards Manchester, I know someone who did her one year MSc, got a job in Marks & Spensor's retail.. was a struggle. Came back to India & is now with Microsoft in Hyd., HR division, getting about 9 lac/annum. Keep in mind that UK is also badly afffected by recession right now. The position is better in India, & Manchester in particular is pretty well recgd. in India, I have no idea about the other ins.

[Harsha.v]

Hi All,

I have admits from the following :
LSE (Msc acc & Fin)
Cass(Msc Fin)
RSM (MFM)
Cranfield(Msc Fin and Mgmt.)
ICMA (Msc ISIB)

Which do you think would be the best?

[laxya.25]

Hi PGs , i have just finished comp sci engineering (wid 76 % ) n by d time i will apply for postgrad i will be havin 1.5 yrs wrkex in Infosys , as software engineer...will i have a chance of gettin admission into MS in finance of good universities aftr my wrkex , if not then what should i do to make my chances better in gettin admisn for MS( Fin) course for good universities...????? pleeeeassee put in ur advice .. m spending d most confused days of my life dese days .., any words of guidance will be of immmeennse help for me

[ankitgarg20]

Originally Posted by laxya.25

Hi PGs , i have just finished comp sci engineering (wid 76 % ) n by d time i will apply for postgrad i will be havin 1.5 yrs wrkex in Infosys , as software engineer...will i have a chance of gettin admission into MS in finance of good universities aftr my wrkex , if not then what should i do to make my chances better in gettin admisn for MS( Fin) course for good universities...????? pleeeeassee put in ur advice .. m spending d most confused days of my life dese days .., any words of guidance will be of immmeennse help for me

Dude, any good MS FE or MS Fin prog would require a RELEVANT work ex...in case u work for infy, try and get to some fin related projs...directly or indirectly...

A good gre/gmat score would be next requirement...

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This would help you more

Regards

[Harsha.v]

Please help me guys. Anyone?

[pankaj019]

Originally Posted by Harsha.v

Hi All,

I have admits from the following :
LSE (Msc acc & Fin)
Cass(Msc Fin)
RSM (MFM)
Cranfield(Msc Fin and Mgmt.)
ICMA (Msc ISIB)

Which do you think would be the best?

Hi @Harsha,

I feel LSE is the most reputed among thee (That is how I will rank these),
Also the location of LSE (London) has it's advantage over some other schools.
Cass is also a good school, but i would have preferred LSE for me, if had a choice.
Still, i think you should research a bit for your own priorities as which school suits particularly you more, and get some more views over it.

And one more thing, "impressive list of offers"

Best of luck,
Pankaj

[ddeeps2000]

Originally Posted by DerivativesGuy

I applied only to these 3 programs, coz didnt want to go in for a Financial engg prog in the US. In the UK, I guess, these 3 are the top 3.
LSE takes in people depending on the requirement of the specific prog. for e.g MSc in Finance and Accounting requires a background in accounting, which you may not have. Try for the new MSc in Finance course... that doesnt require any pre-knowledge.
The drawback abt LSE is that its an academic course... you would be probably one of the few "experienced" ppl. So, you could possibly land with a lower Analyst kind of role. Plus, I dont think you would gain a lot by just undergoing a very theoretical course. But at the end of the day.. its LSE and a big brand. But the course doesnt match up to the fees you gotta pay!!!
Oxford also has a avg work-ex of 2.5 yrs...u shud try for that.

hI DERVATIVES gUY, sorry dnt knw ur actual name...i need some info regarding FRM course that u did..approximately hw long will one take to complete that course, and frm where u did it..wat was the fees?? did u complete that course along wid ur job...

i am deepmala, residing in noida..i did bachelor of business studies from shaheed sukhdev college of business studies, delhiuniversity.. post that i have 2 yrs of expe in research, analysis, operations, project management, resource planning..i left my last aug to take mba exams, bt didnt convert any call..so nw im again looking fr a job..im more interested in financial research, analytics, consulting type of a job where i can learn a lot...do nt want to go bk to my previous company as the work exp there will add no value to my interest and my resume..t wud be gr8 help if u could lemme knw companies in mumbai or kpo's where i can apply... i have also thought of doing CFA frm AIMR once i get a decent job...

thats why i was enuiring abt the FRM course, that on completion of that course will i get a decent job and can i do that course along wid my job....

pls help me..i wud be really grateful to u....