Goizueta vs Owen vs Kelley vs Kenan-Flagler (maybe) for IB

Question

My goal post MBA is to pursue Investment Banking. So far I am accepted at Owen, Goizueta and Kelley and waitlisted at Kenan-Flagler. I should find out about UNC on Monday. Which do you think is the smartest choice for my goals?

Mo2men · Answer

Congrats,

Kelley is not known for IB. Also, being in the East will be a good opportunity to travel for interviews and connections in NY or Chicago. IN theri reports, Owen, Emory and KF are all equal (5%-10%). For example, I saw Emory's 2018 report in which it was reported that JP Morgam, Merrill Lynch and others hired many students. I saw some in Owen's but I could not discover KF. I think it boils down to other factors such curriculum, scholarship.. etc

Have you got any scholarships?

What are other plans if you can't get into IB?

bschool192 · Answer

I have some scholarship at Emory but really just enough to offset the higher tuition. If I can’t make it into IB I plan to pursue private banking or institutional sales.

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bb · Answer

The school are peers - have you looked into which has an investment club? I think Emory had an investment fund/club. Perhaps abhimahna can weigh in?

Have you done admit weekends and talked to current students about IP/PE/Finance/Investment Clubs and potentially playing a role there? (Keep in mind that clubs tend to be selective and the best ones are the most selective as they get the most applicants; so a fact a school has an investment fund, does not mean you will get in). P.S. You did not give a lot of other info to really go on. Not that I am asking for it but if you are wondering why some of the replies short, that is most likely why.

bschool192 · Answer

O appreciate it. I have talked to students from all 4 schools. But looking at current admits....I enjoyed visiting vandy and everyone I met there was great. Definitely seems like an awesome culture and amazing city. With that being said, I feel like Emory might be the stronger program. Students at Emory were very helpful as well but I am having a hard time reading the culture. Any input would be appreciated.

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mradamsmith · Answer

Congrats on some great options. I think UNC will be the strongest if that works out, but Emory is right there with them. There is a fairly significant drop off to Vandy IB recruiting, though somebody on this forum indicated they had a successful internship round this year. They may be on the upswing but given the wider networks of UNC/Emory it would be difficult to justify. Indiana has strong undergrad representation but almost no MBA level recruiting (fewer than 5 people in the last class). Cross that off the list.

UNC = Emory >>Vandy>>>>>Indiana

^ for IB.

Any particulars for the Vandy vs. Emory cultures or just general feelings?

UNC = Emory >>Vandy>>>>>Indiana

^ for IB.

Any particulars for the Vandy vs. Emory cultures or just general feelings?

bschool192 · Answer

To be honest it is more of a feeling. If anyone anything to add regarding Emory's culture, please comment. Vandy just seems very welcoming and has great school spirit. I dont have enough experience with Emory to make the comparison. And i loved the idea of living in Nashville but there are also pros to living in a larger city like Atlanta. kinda torn.

And regarding Kelley - I assumed this was the case. was more of a safety for me.

And regarding Kelley - I assumed this was the case. was more of a safety for me.

mradamsmith · Answer

Culture is definitely important, perhaps more so when deciding among peers however. I think Emory/UNC maintain a tier above and specifically deeper IB networks, so you'll have to weigh that. Wish I could speak more to Emory's culture. Have you been able to connect with students? I would ask about intern (summer associate 2019) placement firms/total numbers/% of people who wanted. Do the same for Vandy so you can at least compare apples to apples.

bschool192 · Answer

yes i have and everyone has been helpful. both schools placed 18-19 students this summer. This is a record for vandy and seems closer to normal for emory.

bschool192 · Answer

Are you referring to Vandy and Emory as peer schools or Emory and UNC?

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woody93 · Answer

Out of the choices, UNC KF is strongest in IB. They have a really fantastic and helpful investment management club, they have a really cool capital markets labs that has one of the biggest funds (around 12m) that students can play with. I would scratch out Kelley as they are not a major feeder in IB. Owen is good but in my opinion it is a tier below Emory & UNC. Keep in mind, that UNC also owns Charlotte Investment Banking and sends a good amount of people to NYC too. If you look at Emory's report, 60% stays in the south and UNC's class is far more geographically dispersed. This to me is really important as it shows the reach of network. Go with UNC here.

mradamsmith · Answer

Sorry, I should have been clearer. I was referring to Emory and UNC as peers.

thecowgoesmoo · Answer

If you can get off the waitlist for Kenan-Flagler that would be your best bet for career goals. If you don’t get off the waitlist, Emory is the next strongest program in finance.

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bschool192 · Answer

Can anyone speak to the culture at Emory? is it a fun place to spend 2 years?

Mo2men · Answer

Hi,

abhimahna  is an Emory's representative and can speak well and very responsive but I assume now he has final exams. I think he will answer asap.

You may PM him too.

bschool192 · Answer

Unc kept me on the waitlist so I’m going to count them out at this point. Just between Owen and Goizueta. Leaning Goizueta.

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