MBA vs MSc Finance in Hong Kong - 2 years work experience

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Posted Mar 21, 2023 12:55

Hi there! I’m curious in seeking advice for what path I should take for my further studies. I have been working in brand management for two years (in Hong Kong and Singapore). Considering my 2 year work experience, I am not sure what path is most fitting for me if I want to switch to the finance industry in Hong Kong and develop my career there. Would I be able to be competitive and enter finance with an MBA with 2 years of experience or is an MSc Finance better in switching?

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Duncan

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Posted Mar 21, 2023 14:11

The key thing is to get into a good school. Other things being equal, you are more attractive to a good school's MiF than MBA, so then the MiF is better.

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The key thing is to get into a good school. Other things being equal, you are more attractive to a good school's MiF than MBA, so then the MiF is better. 

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Goodastron...

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Posted Mar 21, 2023 14:20

They key thing is to get into a good school. Other things being equal, you are more attractive to a good school's MiF than MBA, so then the MiF is better.

Thanks Duncan. For further information, the schools I am considering are HKU, HKUST and CUHK. The MBA programs have offered me scholarships as well, which is one of the key considerations I have.

Personally, I am more interested in going for an MBA. But if I do choose to go to an MBA with two years work experience and a goal to switch industries and develop in the long-term, is this still a good move for me to pursue? Are there any risks I should be aware of?

[quote]They key thing is to get into a good school. Other things being equal, you are more attractive to a good school's MiF than MBA, so then the MiF is better.  [/quote]<br><br>Thanks Duncan. For further information, the schools I am considering are HKU, HKUST and CUHK. The MBA programs have offered me scholarships as well, which is one of the key considerations I have.<br><br>Personally, I am more interested in going for an MBA. But if I do choose to go to an MBA with two years work experience and a goal to switch industries and develop in the long-term, is this still a good move for me to pursue? Are there any risks I should be aware of?

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Duncan

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Posted Mar 21, 2023 15:22

If you are admitted into all these programmes then you must be a strong candidate. The scholarships are a sign of confidence in their ability to place you. The risks are too small to consider because even if finance doesn't work out the MBA will still be a powerful asset in any other field.

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Posted Mar 21, 2023 16:00

If you are admitted into all these programmes then you must be a strong candidate. The scholarships are a sign of confidence in their ability to place you. The risks are too small to consider because even if finance doesn't work out the MBA will still be a powerful asset in any other field.

Thanks Duncan. This is reassuring to hear! May I also ask what expectations should I have if I do this career switch via an MBA? As someone with 2 years of experience, will I be able to find an associate level job at least?
And if I were to consider the risk that finance doesn't work out, how much can I advance in my current field post-MBA, both in salary and position? Is there a time limit to how long an MBA is "valid"?

[quote]If you are admitted into all these programmes then you must be a strong candidate. The scholarships are a sign of confidence in their ability to place you. The risks are too small to consider because even if finance doesn't work out the MBA will still be a powerful asset in any other field.  [/quote]<br><br>Thanks Duncan. This is reassuring to hear! May I also ask what expectations should I have if I do this career switch via an MBA? As someone with 2 years of experience, will I be able to find an associate level job at least? <br>And if I were to consider the risk that finance doesn't work out, how much can I advance in my current field post-MBA, both in salary and position? Is there a time limit to how long an MBA is "valid"?<div>
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Duncan

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Posted Mar 21, 2023 16:31

You can answer these questions yourself. Look at the employment reports from these schools and speak to them about typical outcomes. You can also use LinkedIn to see where alumni end up, and see the FT ranking data to look at career progression. If you need more help you can look at my profile to see how to book a personal consultation, but I really think you can answer this yourself.

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