econ/math joint major at UCSD

Oyama
Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:48:23 +0000

ruguox3:

right now, I’m pretty set on the econ/math joint major. If i want to go on to become a financial analyst or consultant, would you recommend getting a masters in finance or MBA?



If you’re going to go for FA positions, get the M.Fin/MS in Finance; consulting means you get an MBA.

An analyst position is more technical and specific, so getting more coursework and exposure is key for that.

An MBA is really a piece of paper that opens doors for you. Consulting isn’t a very technical field. One just has to be able to network to get hired by a consulting firm – and hiring typically comes from networking/on campus interviews during one’s MBA.

If I had to choose to keep both options open, I’d personally get an M.Fin.