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Cambridge, Oxford, UCLHello guys. Just need a little help from you.
Warwick- MORSE
Southampton- MORSE
LSE- Business, Maths and Stats
I want to know what is an equivalent of the above courses in Cambridge, Oxford and UCL. Checked them out, but I really cannot decide. The choices at Cambridge are narrow, though I really wanna be there. But am afraid my PS will seem deviating if I don't find a strong equivalent.
Much appreciated.
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Re: Cambridge, Oxford, UCLThank you still. I appreciate that someone took the time to reply.(Original post by hannah60000)
From what I've heard Cambridge courses start broad and specialise later...but sorry I'm unaware of comparable courses
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Re: Cambridge, Oxford, UCLYour closest course at Cambridge would be Economics, because the economics course contains a heavy maths, stats, econometrics and modelling components.(Original post by Alpha510)
Hello guys. Just need a little help from you.
Warwick- MORSE
Southampton- MORSE
LSE- Business, Maths and Stats
I want to know what is an equivalent of the above courses in Cambridge, Oxford and UCL. Checked them out, but I really cannot decide. The choices at Cambridge are narrow, though I really wanna be there. But am afraid my PS will seem deviating if I don't find a strong equivalent.
Much appreciated.
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Re: Cambridge, Oxford, UCLThanks for replying. Btw, you know anything about Management Studies there?(Original post by The Mr Z)
Your closest course at Cambridge would be Economics, because the economics course contains a heavy maths, stats, econometrics and modelling components. -
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Re: Cambridge, Oxford, UCLThe closest course at Cambridge would be Econ or Pure Mathematics.
Management Studies in general at cambridge is handled by the Judge Business School which is primarily post graduate. You cant apply to any program there as an undergraduate. They do teach undergraduates after their third year or sometimes on rare occasions after their second year. Note though that a normal degree in the UK is 3 years and if they choose to do management studies it will be after their undergrad is completed for a majority of the cases and not all cambridge colleges even allow you to apply for management studies.
Management studies isnt a very good course anyway so not many opt for it. Only those who want to know the basics of business. The Judge business school is more known for its MBA etc.Last edited by ZerofeX; 23-07-2012 at 07:23. -
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Re: Cambridge, Oxford, UCLHmm... yeah. And if I want to get into Banking and Finance, Economics is a better option, ain't it?(Original post by ZerofeX)
The closest course at Cambridge would be Econ or Pure Mathematics.
Management Studies in general at cambridge is handled by the Judge Business School which is primarily post graduate. You cant apply to any program there as an undergraduate. They do teach undergraduates in their third year to those who are interested in areas such as marketing, HR etc but your degree will only reflect the main subject. Also, you will only be learning stuff out of interest, nothing too complicated.
And thanks for the help.
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Re: Cambridge, Oxford, UCLWell I suppose so but there are many entry points into banking and finance. I mean if you check out the wall street forums you would find that many of them are actually history majors etc in their undergrad and did a management/finance course in their post grad. That being said if you plan to go onto graduate school choose whatever interests you as the job your looking for is very flexible.(Original post by Alpha510)
Hmm... yeah. And if I want to get into Banking and Finance, Economics is a better option, ain't it?
And thanks for the help.
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Re: Cambridge, Oxford, UCLLol yeah, that's true. Very much true.^(Original post by ZerofeX)
Well I suppose so but there are many entry points into banking and finance. I mean if you check out the wall street forums you would find that many of them are actually history majors etc in their undergrad and did a management/finance course in their post grad. That being said if you plan to go onto graduate school choose whatever interests you as the job your looking for is very flexible.
Hmm... but if I take the Economics degree, could I enter Actuarial Sciences or is it with the Mathematics degree?
All the options for Mathematics aren't listen on their brochure. Now, where do I find that. -.- -
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Re: Cambridge, Oxford, UCLDepends on the combination of modules you take on whichever degree you choose. Econ has quite a few quantitative mathematical modules as options I believe that would prepare you for actuarial sciences.(Original post by Alpha510)
Lol yeah, that's true. Very much true.^
Hmm... but if I take the Economics degree, could I enter Actuarial Sciences or is it with the Mathematics degree?
All the options for Mathematics aren't listen on their brochure. Now, where do I find that. -.-
However a mathematics degree is always preferred. Even on the off chance that you plan to go to graduate school with economics as your interest they usually prefer a math degree to a econ degree in your undergrad.
They only really have one option for math which is UCAS code G100 BA/Math
Oxford has several courses for Math but the only ones you would be interested are :
Mathematics
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Re: Cambridge, Oxford, UCL(Original post by Alpha510)
Thanks for replying. Btw, you know anything about Management Studies there?
(Original post by Alpha510)
Hmm... yeah. And if I want to get into Banking and Finance, Economics is a better option, ain't it?
And thanks for the help.
The management studies course is, as mentioned, a postgraduate course and so not suitable for what you're looking for,(Original post by Alpha510)
Lol yeah, that's true. Very much true.^
Hmm... but if I take the Economics degree, could I enter Actuarial Sciences or is it with the Mathematics degree?
All the options for Mathematics aren't listen on their brochure. Now, where do I find that. -.-
Economics is the best course for going into either business, finance or actuary. Although any numerate course from Cambridge would be much more than sufficient.
Maths at Cambridge is a really hardcore maths course, it's very challenging and anyone who takes it would probably find actuarial work mind-numbingly boring afterwards. -
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Re: Cambridge, Oxford, UCLI don't plan a postgraduation, at least not now. But seeing what I've chosen for the other unis, better I take Economics. My PS will be more oriented then, right?(Original post by ZerofeX)
Depends on the combination of modules you take on whichever degree you choose. Econ has quite a few quantitative mathematical modules as options I believe that would prepare you for actuarial sciences.
However a mathematics degree is always preferred. Even on the off chance that you plan to go to graduate school with economics as your interest they usually prefer a math degree to a econ degree in your undergrad.
They only really have one option for math which is UCAS code G100 BA/Math
Oxford has several courses for Math but the only ones you would be interested are :
Mathematics
Mathematics & Statistics
But if ever I change my mind to only Maths and Statistics, then will check at Oxford. Thank you for your help. Much appreciated.
Ya. Right. Thank you very much too.(Original post by The Mr Z)
The management studies course is, as mentioned, a postgraduate course and so not suitable for what you're looking for,
Economics is the best course for going into either business, finance or actuary. Although any numerate course from Cambridge would be much more than sufficient.
Maths at Cambridge is a really hardcore maths course, it's very challenging and anyone who takes it would probably find actuarial work mind-numbingly boring afterwards.
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Re: Cambridge, Oxford, UCLI'm not really acquainted with the content of the MORSE programmes, but I think these should be the closest at UCL:
Mathematics with Economics
Mathematics and Statistical Science
Statistics and Management for Business
Economics and Statistics
Statistics, Economics and Finance << this seems to be the most similar one?
Hope this helps
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Re: Cambridge, Oxford, UCL(Original post by kilojoule)
I'm not really acquainted with the content of the MORSE programmes, but I think these should be the closest at UCL:
Mathematics with Economics
Mathematics and Statistical Science
Statistics and Management for Business
Economics and Statistics
Statistics, Economics and Finance << this seems to be the most similar one?
Hope this helps
Yes, exactly. The last one. I'd grabbed it too!
Thanks. That was so sweet of you. Kinda impressed, people here are really sweet.
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