What do I do next?
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31 Jul 2015, 16:24
Hi, I've heard if you need some clarity, this site is the place to look for it.
First, a little background on myself, I've finished my Undergrad from Heriot Watt University with Majors in Finance and Accountancy in Dubai, the city I've been born and raised in. To pursue a little different way of getting into the banking sector I ended up taking a position at Bank of America in India (It's a BPO), however still taking advantage of the kind of exposure I get here... From public speaking (Toastmasters) to internal training and educational resources provided by the bank itself.
Currently pursuing the CFA and looking at an MBA from a good B school in the long term perspective (3 years down the line)
My question is not regarding which B school to look towards at this point, but rather what specialization to look into. Isn't going for a MBA in Finance too generic?
I see myself in a role of being a investment advisor to clients in the future. Be it institutional clients or corporates. I know that the CFA helps me get the Investment knowledge required, but the variety of skills that are attained from an MBA are a world apart. Comparing them is like comparing apples and oranges.
So do I need to still get an MBA in Finance to get where I want to be, or are there other specializations which can help me with this situation?
Some additional disclosures..
I haven't yet sat for the GMAT, I'm only 21 as I'm writing this and I'm of Indian ethnicity.