Background:
3.7CGPA international from South Asia with a dual major in econ/fin and a semi strong math background (Haven't taken up PDE). NIL Programming knowledge or experience. Fresh Grad.
Oxford:
Pros include the huge brand name and better recruitment but its the UK and the job situation is grim.
Cons include the very high cost $67,000 for a 9 month MSc and possibly a location disadvantage, small town 2 hours away from London although all firms come to recruit. ALL.
Poly:
Pros include low cost=38,000 all expenses included, i have a scholarship and its in NY so more chances to network. Flexible program with lots of options, NYU career service access.
Cons include No career support and no placement statistics available. Their attitude seems to suggest they are sluggish to say the least (they havent mailed me my I20 and its been 5 weeks :s). Plus I really need to put in a lot of hard work for programming and covering up on math cause its F.Engg.
I need some objective suggestions. I know they are two very different degrees but basically both are placing in the same industry( approximately same type of jobs) in different countries. Which one would you suggest? Is it an easy choice going to Ox? Do consider the finances, going for Oxford eats up ALL of my parents savings. Going for Poly eats up half.
Thank You for your time.
3.7CGPA international from South Asia with a dual major in econ/fin and a semi strong math background (Haven't taken up PDE). NIL Programming knowledge or experience. Fresh Grad.
Oxford:
Pros include the huge brand name and better recruitment but its the UK and the job situation is grim.
Cons include the very high cost $67,000 for a 9 month MSc and possibly a location disadvantage, small town 2 hours away from London although all firms come to recruit. ALL.
Poly:
Pros include low cost=38,000 all expenses included, i have a scholarship and its in NY so more chances to network. Flexible program with lots of options, NYU career service access.
Cons include No career support and no placement statistics available. Their attitude seems to suggest they are sluggish to say the least (they havent mailed me my I20 and its been 5 weeks :s). Plus I really need to put in a lot of hard work for programming and covering up on math cause its F.Engg.
I need some objective suggestions. I know they are two very different degrees but basically both are placing in the same industry( approximately same type of jobs) in different countries. Which one would you suggest? Is it an easy choice going to Ox? Do consider the finances, going for Oxford eats up ALL of my parents savings. Going for Poly eats up half.
Thank You for your time.
Flip a coin? seriously Andy :D my parent's savings are at stake? What do you think of these career stats: 
