Hi all,
I am a risk analyst from a BB bank in India, having completed almost eight months of full time work experience. I graduated in electrical engineering from a top 10 college in India and have acceptances from Columbia MSFE and MIT MFin.
I am really puzzled as to what should I choose or whether should I continue to work and then apply for an MBA later. My goal is to work in IBD or consulting. If lucky I would like to move to Venture Capital / Private Equity in the future or transition from my IBD / Consulting job to the industry at a mid management position (for ex. if I am consulting for the FMCG sector then join an FMCG company etc.). One thing for sure is that I do not want to be involved in risk management for long - be it as a risk analyst in a bank or as a financial risk management consultant.
Which brings me to my dilemma - Which of the programs - MIT or Columbia can help me get closer to my career goals ? I am open to working in USA / Singapore / EMEA on completing my masters degree. Or should I continue to work in my current back office job and hope for a transition post MBA ?
MIT has the business school name in its favor and the relevant coursework needed for my career interests. But the program is not that old. Columbia is much older and well known and has the location advantage, but MSFE as a degree might not be very IBD / Consulting savvy. MBA as a degree has more recognition but I am not sure how much will my pre-MBA back office experience help me in getting the jobs I would like.
Another big question is that IBD / Consulting is very very competitive to get into, does the resume of a guy like me have the potential to get shortlisted for IBD / Consulting jobs - either through Columbia or MIT ?
Appreciate any help on my dilemma on MIT / Columbia / future MBA. Thanks so much guys for all your help !
I am a risk analyst from a BB bank in India, having completed almost eight months of full time work experience. I graduated in electrical engineering from a top 10 college in India and have acceptances from Columbia MSFE and MIT MFin.
I am really puzzled as to what should I choose or whether should I continue to work and then apply for an MBA later. My goal is to work in IBD or consulting. If lucky I would like to move to Venture Capital / Private Equity in the future or transition from my IBD / Consulting job to the industry at a mid management position (for ex. if I am consulting for the FMCG sector then join an FMCG company etc.). One thing for sure is that I do not want to be involved in risk management for long - be it as a risk analyst in a bank or as a financial risk management consultant.
Which brings me to my dilemma - Which of the programs - MIT or Columbia can help me get closer to my career goals ? I am open to working in USA / Singapore / EMEA on completing my masters degree. Or should I continue to work in my current back office job and hope for a transition post MBA ?
MIT has the business school name in its favor and the relevant coursework needed for my career interests. But the program is not that old. Columbia is much older and well known and has the location advantage, but MSFE as a degree might not be very IBD / Consulting savvy. MBA as a degree has more recognition but I am not sure how much will my pre-MBA back office experience help me in getting the jobs I would like.
Another big question is that IBD / Consulting is very very competitive to get into, does the resume of a guy like me have the potential to get shortlisted for IBD / Consulting jobs - either through Columbia or MIT ?
Appreciate any help on my dilemma on MIT / Columbia / future MBA. Thanks so much guys for all your help !