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Need help in choosing MS Finance Program 29 Feb 2020, 10:20
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I have been admitted to MS Finance programs at Arizona State University (no scholarship), Syracuse University ($10,000 scholarship), SMU Cox ($4000 scholarship), UT Dallas (awaiting scholarship results).

ASU, SMU Cox are 9 month and 12 month programs respectively, I want to study for the CFA level 2 exam during my course and since I am an international student I am preferring a 16 or 18 month program so that I can do internships.

Which program should I choose? Please Help
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Need help in choosing MS Finance Program 02 Mar 2020, 15:41
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Hi sahai613. Congrats on the multiple acceptances! Our expertise lies more in MBA programs but I'm happy to share a few thoughts/reactions with you. As an international student, I agree that more time is valuable to gain internship experience and network, and 9 months seems very fast! If ASU is the shortest program and is offering no scholarship, those are two good reasons to rule it out. Scholarships can be an important factor, but make sure you're weighing that against the full costs of attending including cost of living and factoring in what each program's post degree employment stats/starting salaries are. Some find that the short-term scholarship gain doesn't make up for the long-term benefits of a school's reputation and placement success. I know that doesn't give you an answer, but hope it helps as you make this decision. Good luck!

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I have been admitted to MS Finance programs at Arizona State University (no scholarship), Syracuse University ($10,000 scholarship), SMU Cox ($4000 scholarship), UT Dallas (awaiting scholarship results).

ASU, SMU Cox are 9 month and 12 month programs respectively, I want to study for the CFA level 2 exam during my course and since I am an international student I am preferring a 16 or 18 month program so that I can do internships.

Which program should I choose? Please Help
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