[chiefster]

Hi All,

I posted a simliar thread in the careers/jobs section but just posting this here as well, looking to get some views on the masters courses listed below.

My situation is as follows...

I graduated with a First in BSc Finance and I have also passed the CFA level 1. The sole reason I am doing a masters is to leverage my cv towards investment mangement roles and specifically equity research and portfolio management.

I also considering a number of Masters programs, however, realistically I can only afford programs that will cost no more than £10,000 - £14,000. I have been looking at the following programs...

1) Trinity - MSc Finance
2) UCD - MSc Finance
3) Stirling - MSc Investment Analysis
4) Aston - MSc Investment Analysis
5) Strathclyde - MSc Investment and Finance/MSc Finance
6) Durham - MSc Investment and Finance/MSc Finance
7) Bath - Any of the Financial based Masters
8) Nottingham - MSc Finance and Investment
9) Leeds - MSc Finance and Investment
10) Lancaster - MSc Finance/MSc Financial Analysis

Please bear in mind that I cannot afford the top universities and want the most "bang for my buck."

Would any of these uni's give me a good shot at getting in a grad programme? (I'm not set on programmes at the big BB's, would take any type of programme that gave me experience in investment management)

Thanks for any help!

[Econla]

I think Nott and Durham could give you a shot.

[drugs]

as an investment manager you should know that by sacrificing a larger portion of your endowment today or even borrowing to increase your investment power (ie more expensive degree), you will benefit from a higher expected IRR in the future with a higher paying job. eventually, and hopefully sooner than later, your increased earning power will cover your initial investment cost and lead to a better quality of life. if you have the necessary credentials, dont let frugality compromise not just your academic potential but your potential for a much better quality of life.

[Econla]

(Original post by drugs)
as an investment manager you should know that by sacrificing a larger portion of your endowment today or even borrowing to increase your investment power (ie more expensive degree), you will benefit from a higher expected IRR in the future with a higher paying job. eventually, and hopefully sooner than later, your increased earning power will cover your initial investment cost and lead to a better quality of life. if you have the necessary credentials, dont let frugality compromise not just your academic potential but your potential for a much better quality of life.

That only applies in case your assumptions work under certainty which is not true in real life 99% of the times.

[Econla]

I would change your "will" by "would"

[josh_v]

I know its not on your list but imo Bristol Uni would give you "bang for buck" and fits within your price range.

[Econla]

(Original post by josh_v)
I know its not on your list but imo Bristol Uni would give you "bang for buck" and fits within your price range.

and it's a world top university!!!....consider it.