Query regarding MS Finance application interview.

Question

Hi, my application for the MSF program at one of the reputed B-schools in US for fall 2020 has got considered for an admissions interview.

This interview is a live 30-45 minute skype session with an admission representative who wishes to evaluate me before making a decision.

Please help me with an expert opinion as to what this interview is and what does it evaluate a candidate on? Also, please elaborate on the technical aspect of the

interview. Thanks.

TheDarkAmethyst · Answer

Which school is it ?
Without school name no one can provide any insights buddy.

kinvestor · Answer

Purdue Krannert MSF

MSFHQ · Answer

All of these schools ask roughly the same questions. Why a specialized masters, why that school in particular. What are your personal and professional plans and how does this degree help them. Walk me through your resume and experience. What do you bring to the program and what is your desire to study this subject.

Think a non technical interview. Some schools use this to gauge your spoken English fluency as well, although this isn't as common.

Think a non technical interview. Some schools use this to gauge your spoken English fluency as well, although this isn't as common.

MiMEssay · Answer

Hey there,

Firstly congratulations on reaching the final step of the selection process!

Coming to the interview, since you haven’t mentioned the school you’re applying to I cannot provide you with accurate interview details, but here are a few questions that are generally asked by most of the MSF program interviewers:
Run me through your CV
Why MSF?
Why <School>?
How will you contribute to the school?
*question picked from your CV, related to a certain project*
What are your goals?
What kind of a leader are you/ a question related to leadership
Technical questions: Tell us about a time you made a bad financial decision. How would you avoid that happening again? • What are the major valuation methodologies? • What’s the difference between enterprise value and equity value?

(You can check out more questions and answer tips here: https://www.mim-essay.com/master-guide-book?fbg)

It is to be noted that while other questions are predictable, the technical question is pretty vast, which means you could be provided with a case study or a simple knowledge quiz. Above I have provided a few examples of the same.

Well as for your concern regarding the interview, just like every other interview, this session is conducted to have a one-on-one conversation with the candidate to make sure his/her personality is in line with their application and the values of the school.

So you must be at the top of your game, confident and stick to telling your story in the best possible manner by providing examples for every claim you make.

Keep in mind that the buyer is the interviewer, and your profile is the product, so sell it in the most convincing way while adhering to the school requirements.

Hope this helped:)

ishuindia1 · Answer

Hello all,
This is Ishu Bhardwaj. I have applied in MSF in SFU.Just got a invite from them for the interview.
Can anyone suggest that what type of question they will ask?

Thanks in advance,
Ishu Bhardwaj

Query regarding MS Finance application interview.

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