LSE Accounting and Finance vs Imperial MSc Finance
Hi!
I was lucky to be accepted at the following MSc programs:
1. LSE MSc Accounting and Finance
2. Imperial MSc Finance
I want to break into IB/PE, preferably in London.
Which of these programs will suit me best?
From what I've heard, LSE’s program is the oldest, and it's very well established both in the City and abroad, the school’s reputation is also legendary.
Imperial Business School is younger. However, it seems to have established itself pretty quickly in London, not sure about worldwide recognition. Also, it's curriculum seems to be more interesting than LSE’s.
Which program/school would you advise me to attend?
Thanks!
Applied to both these programs as well. I’m leading towards LSE because of the brand Name and the fact that the Programme is cheaper as well. What’s your profile?
Brand name and cost are in favour of LSE, true. I may be wrong, but I think that the reputation gap between these programs is not that substantial, especially in London. But, I’m still in doubt, because A&F is not LSE’s “flagship” program ( not sure if that really matters to employers later either), on the other hand MSc Finance at Imperial is school’s top program. Also Imperial’s curriculum seems to be more up to date.
Congrats on both offers!
LSE really is the flagship business school in London and would recommend it over Imperial. I think MSc Accounting and Finance is actually better than just an MSc in Finance if you want to work front office IB or Consulting.
Goodluck!
Both place well in the City, but LSE is more than a notch above Imperial in terms of prestige both nationally and internationally. Depending on the vote today, I would also be open to applying elsewhere in Europe. Might not be a huge issue, but given the political climate in the UK, you might want to broaden your scope, which would favour LSE.
Unfortunately, outside Europe, only the UK unis are known, besides probably INSEAD. Not even HEC or Bocconi are well known in the US or Asia. But yes, LSE has an edge over Imperial in non-stem programs. However, you could say that Imperial's program is stem-related (due to its quant nature). But for IB/PE people will definitely know LSE better.
What was your profile for masters like?
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