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29 Feb 2016, 05:12
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Hi everyone!
I have a question about Masters in Finance programs.
I have no academic background directly related to Finance, I studied hospitality management and now I want a creer switch, so
I just got accepted into a Masters in Finance program, it's tought in a good university in Portugal and it's goal is to archieve CFA accreditation.
The question is that the program is taught only twice a week, 6hours\week. So it's basically designed for people who already work in the industry, so they don't have to stop their jobs to take the masters. It happens that I don't work in the industry and I don't have any experience in Finance, so do you think this kind of program is appropriate for me?
Or maybe it would be better to try enrolling in a "regular" full-time program? Are full-time programs better percieved by employers?
On the other hand with this program I could find a job and start gaining experience right now, without having to wait 1.5 years till I finish (I am 29 years old btw, so age + lack of experience is worring me) Plus if I forgo this chance and risk getting into a full-time program in another University\country, I would have to drastically improve my GMAT and maybe even with that I might not be accepted, since my undergrad is kinda crappy.
What are your thoughts on this?
I really appreciate your time! Thanks a lot in advance!
I have a question about Masters in Finance programs.
I have no academic background directly related to Finance, I studied hospitality management and now I want a creer switch, so
I just got accepted into a Masters in Finance program, it's tought in a good university in Portugal and it's goal is to archieve CFA accreditation.
The question is that the program is taught only twice a week, 6hours\week. So it's basically designed for people who already work in the industry, so they don't have to stop their jobs to take the masters. It happens that I don't work in the industry and I don't have any experience in Finance, so do you think this kind of program is appropriate for me?
Or maybe it would be better to try enrolling in a "regular" full-time program? Are full-time programs better percieved by employers?
On the other hand with this program I could find a job and start gaining experience right now, without having to wait 1.5 years till I finish (I am 29 years old btw, so age + lack of experience is worring me) Plus if I forgo this chance and risk getting into a full-time program in another University\country, I would have to drastically improve my GMAT and maybe even with that I might not be accepted, since my undergrad is kinda crappy.
What are your thoughts on this?
I really appreciate your time! Thanks a lot in advance!
29 Feb 2016, 05:44
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Thank you for posting your question.
Without knowing your exact background and personal considerations, from my limited knowledge of your situation, I suggest taking stock of your skills and experiences. Identify which ones are marketable and you can leverage into a job that is more related to finance. As an example, you may have excellent sales skills or an extensive network, you may leverage this into a sales job in Finance or Banking. You may do this while preparing for your CFA and taking up the part-time program.
This would give you exposure, access to training programs, while also letting you experience firsthand whether the finance job is indeed the right fit for you.
WIsh you all the best!
Without knowing your exact background and personal considerations, from my limited knowledge of your situation, I suggest taking stock of your skills and experiences. Identify which ones are marketable and you can leverage into a job that is more related to finance. As an example, you may have excellent sales skills or an extensive network, you may leverage this into a sales job in Finance or Banking. You may do this while preparing for your CFA and taking up the part-time program.
This would give you exposure, access to training programs, while also letting you experience firsthand whether the finance job is indeed the right fit for you.
WIsh you all the best!
29 Feb 2016, 06:25
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Thank you very much for your fast reply!
Unfortunately I don't really have any transferable skills, I studied hospitality management and I worked as a flight attendant for 3 years.
I speak 4 languages if that is of any use in Finance. So yeah, it's a huge career switch and choosing the right program is crucial here.
So you think that the fact that the program is part-time 6h\week is not a problem for the "credibility" of the skills that I would learn there?
Thanks a lot for your time!
Unfortunately I don't really have any transferable skills, I studied hospitality management and I worked as a flight attendant for 3 years.
I speak 4 languages if that is of any use in Finance. So yeah, it's a huge career switch and choosing the right program is crucial here.
So you think that the fact that the program is part-time 6h\week is not a problem for the "credibility" of the skills that I would learn there?
Thanks a lot for your time!
