ahmedhamer wrote:
I have received an offer for the Msc in Finance at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). However, I am thinking of changing to another program; Msc in Finance and Economics
The reasoning behind my decision is as follows; I am willing to pursue an academic career, thus will be applying for the MRes/Phd in Finance offered by LSE upon completion of my taught masters degree. Therefore, the Msc in Finance and Economics will better suit my career goals. In addition, the program will enable me to complete the MRes/Phd program in 4 rather than 5 years.
If you could help me by answering the following questions, I would be forever grateful
1. Is this a wise decision ?
2. Can I easily transfer from one program to another?
3. When should I transfer to the other program, before or during the Michaelmas term ?
4. Is the Msc Finance and Economics program more challenging ?
5. Will I be able to catch up with the quantitative module of the course given that I come from a business/management background ( with courses in both Econ and Finance)
Thanks you in advance
Hi
ahmedhamer,
Congratulations on your admit.
If you want to pursue a career in academia, the MFE would be a good bet. LSE's MFin course is more suited for a career in IB and Private Equity.
The question here is not that which program is more challenging - This would depend upon your prior academic/work background. Would suggest you to go through both the curriculum thoroughly -will give you an idea which one you are more Comfortable with, lastly if you are very sure of transferring your program then talk to their admin before the starting school.
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