International Option: Pros and Cons of Earning a Master’s in Finance in the UK Instead of the U.S.
A Master’s in Finance is fast becoming one of the most popular degrees in the world. According to The Financial Times, “global demand for masters in finance (MiF) degree courses increased slightly in 2018,” due to a number of factors including ROI, career paths for graduates, and costs.
Continue reading…How To Become A Financial Director After Earning An MBA
The finance industry is among the most popular destinations for MBAs to seek employment following graduation—finance and accounting make up 22 percent of all MBA jobs and more than 84 percent of finance and accounting firms planned on hiring MBA graduates in 2016. Continue reading…
How To Become A Financial Controller
If there’s one career field that will always be attractive to MBAs, it’s a career in finance, which why almost every top MBA program offers a finance concentration. In 2015, Harvard and Stanford each sent 31 percent of their MBA graduates into finance. And one of the most popular jobs in the field for an MBA graduate is a Financial Controller.
Top Employers in the Boston Metro
Whether you’re pursuing your MBA in Boston, or planning a relocation there during or after you earn your degree, the city’s job market bursts with opportunity.
Statistics published recently by Boston College’s Carroll School of Management show that the average total compensation for an MBA grad topped $100,000, with a majority of hiring taking place within the financial services industry. Here is a look at some of Boston’s hottest jobs in that field, along with several others.
Hot MBA Jobs: Financial Manager
If you’re looking for a hot, fast growing, and in-demand job, then you should consider a career in Finance. According to the U.S. News, becoming a Financial Manager post-MBA is one of the smartest decisions you can make. The projected growth rate is 30% between 2014-2024, and it’s ranked as the #4 Best Business Job.
As for MBAs, more than 8 in 10 (84%) of finance and accounting firms plan to hire MBA graduates in 2016, and 24% of all alumni obtained a job in finance/accounting—making it the most sought-after job field. Continue reading…
Biz Degree Faceoff: MBA vs Master’s of Finance
When it comes to graduate business school, you can either go back for your MBA or a specialized business Master’s degree. Both have their positives and negatives, and for many people, it might seem like the differences are of no great importance. However, it’s all a matter of perspective.
According to a survey by the Graduate Management Admission Council, students perusing a specialized Master’s degree have risen by two percent while MBA students have only risen by one percent. Continue reading…
