New MSc at the LSE

15 February 2008

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The London School of Economics is accepting applications for a new finance-focused MSc programme.

The LSE's new full-time MSc Finance programme (not to be confused with the longer established MSc Finance and Economics) will start this September and admit around 50 students.

Janet Bacastow, one of those involved in promoting the new programme, says it's designed to cater for university leavers who know relatively little about finance: "This is geared for people with little or no work experience who may not necessarily have a finance-focused undergraduate degree."

Ideal candidates will come from top tier universities and have achieved at least a 2.1, or will have come top in their class at less well recognized institutions. Sitting a GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) isn't mandatory, but Bacastow says it will help your cause if your university isn't top tier or your academic background doesn't suggest quantitative ability.

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, but it's a good idea to apply soon - the response has already been "overwhelming".

AUTHORSarah Butcher

Global Editor

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habs
1 September 2008
I have a 2:2 (57 %) in engineering from imperial. I got a solid 2:1 (62)in my final year but since i did pretty poorly in my 2nd yr,i only got overal 2:2.
I am planning to work in an engineering job for 1 yr b4 applying to LSE MSc finance. Does anyone think I have a chance at getting in ?
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Anonymous
20 March 2008
Without looking to wade into arguments on who is bigger and better, it should be pointed out that the LSE, Cambridge and other academic institutions are suddently trying to cut into what has been a very successful niche in teaching applied fiannce carved out by London Business School.....and they have a massive amount of work to do before they are even able to start thinkig about competing with such an institution. For the time being the LSE et al is seemingly a sensible choice for the fresh faced undergrads, but if you have the experience and the ability then there is only one place to be.
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donald duck
13 March 2008
The Editor of this website (Sarah) knows absolutely nothing about the Financial Industry. Waste of time. Every time, her comments tick the box : Disapointement, what is she on about ? That is just a disaster (and shame)for eFc and its wide audience to get this kind of editor. She is been writing on and on and on clichés and opinions for years here. Not to mention the wrong thing or figures she publishes to glue you to the site. Just stick to TRUE facts Sarah when your knowledge are appawaling to comment on a subject. I suggest you should resign and head for the Sun instead of sharing your non funded opinions on and about the Industry. As that is what you make of this website : the SUN of the financial industry and of the financial recruitment world (which is already not glorious by itself) . You have been luring people (and students)for ages here and that should end. I've just again picked up your comments on the Independent from Jan 08 about How to make it as a HF manager !! What you are saying is just a joke. You sound as if you never worked in any position for an IB or AM to get a bit more insight.Worse : you probably never read an article or opened a book about Hedge Funds!
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Raj
9 March 2008
i have a 2.1 in economics from Warwick.would I be eligible for the msc finance at lse if i don't have any finance modules in my degree?
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LBS mif
6 March 2008
lots of hype about LSE. how their graduates will do in the job market remains to be seen.
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