Pre-MBA vs CC


Hi,

I am an international student located in SF bay area. I already have a degree in Law from Europe but I'd like to get a masters in Finance/Economics in the US. I can't apply to MBAs as I do not have enough work experience. I want to do it later in my career.
Firstly, I want to get fundamental courses(like calculus, statistics and microeconomics) completed so I can actually make it to a top graduate school. I consider completing them either at a CC or in a Pre-MBA certificate program such as UCLA Pre-MBA. I am quite close to De Anza, actually called the Stanford of CCs, and Foothill which are accepted as top CCs, I can take those courses in one of them and study for GMAT in the meantime. Second option is to relocate to LA and complete the Pre-MBA at UCLA which consist of:
Principles of Financial Accounting
Applying Economics to Business Decisions
Mathematical Solutions for Businesses
Marketing Principles and Practice
Applied Managerial Finance
Strategic Thinking: Tools, Processes, and Cases
Which option would you recommend in order to get an admission from a top school just in terms of education background?

Thanks!

Hi,

I am an international student located in SF bay area. I already have a degree in Law from Europe but I'd like to get a masters in Finance/Economics in the US. I can't apply to MBAs as I do not have enough work experience. I want to do it later in my career.
Firstly, I want to get fundamental courses(like calculus, statistics and microeconomics) completed so I can actually make it to a top graduate school. I consider completing them either at a CC or in a Pre-MBA certificate program such as UCLA Pre-MBA. I am quite close to De Anza, actually called the Stanford of CCs, and Foothill which are accepted as top CCs, I can take those courses in one of them and study for GMAT in the meantime. Second option is to relocate to LA and complete the Pre-MBA at UCLA which consist of:
Principles of Financial Accounting
Applying Economics to Business Decisions
Mathematical Solutions for Businesses
Marketing Principles and Practice
Applied Managerial Finance
Strategic Thinking: Tools, Processes, and Cases
Which option would you recommend in order to get an admission from a top school just in terms of education background?

Thanks!
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Duncan

Often, these programmes will ask for a GMAT or GRE score rather than a transcript of you having taken these courses. In that context, a GMAT or GRE prep course or tutor will help you faster, and more, for less cost. 

Often, these programmes will ask for a GMAT or GRE score rather than a transcript of you having taken these courses. In that context, a GMAT or GRE prep course or tutor will help you faster, and more, for less cost. 
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Often, these programmes will ask for a GMAT or GRE score rather than a transcript of you having taken these courses. In that context, a GMAT or GRE prep course or tutor will help you faster, and more, for less cost. 


Thank you for your reply, Duncan!

Well unfortunately top schools I talked to strictly asked for those courses to be taken before enrolling the masters. They recommended me not to apply as I was missing the required background. I do not have much work experience as well. So, I am willing to take courses and GMAT to get admitted into a good program. I would like to work in the Investment Management or Consulting after the masters.

[quote]Often, these programmes will ask for a GMAT or GRE score rather than a transcript of you having taken these courses. In that context, a GMAT or GRE prep course or tutor will help you faster, and more, for less cost.&nbsp; [/quote]<br><br>Thank you for your reply, Duncan!<br><br>Well unfortunately top schools I talked to strictly asked for those courses to be taken before enrolling the masters. They recommended me not to apply as I was missing the required background. I do not have much work experience as well. So, I am willing to take courses and GMAT to get admitted into a good program. I would like to work in the Investment Management or Consulting after the masters.
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StuartHE

The UCLA Extension programme doesn't seem to be a for-credit program. If that's the case, you might not get a transcript. Community College may be a better option. 

The UCLA Extension programme doesn't seem to be a for-credit program. If that's the case, you might not get a transcript. Community College may be a better option.&nbsp;
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