His insight, developed over many years of experience, just cannot be replicated by an academic. Personally, I really enjoyed it and found it to be a much more engaging way to learn. However, theory is symbiotic with application. But this method doesn't really rely on lecture slides/presentations. The variety of social events and the weekend trip to Brighton made it easy for students to get to know one another. This has been put in place because students in the past underestimated the complexity of this module and did not prepare enough for the final exam. Three of the many highlights of the programme were the prestigious guest speakers (e.g. People relate to stories and remember them. ayodot83 1 / - Feb 10, 2014 #1.
My decision to attend the MSc Finance & Private Equity programme was based on three main factors: its excellent quality, reputation and alumni network. I think this is the optimal way to teach Private Equity.Perhaps due to the involvement of these respectable professionals, the cases that you will be dealing with are incredibly complex; sometimes with multiple spinoffs and deals at the same time. This is my dream school. professionals from KKR & Co. and The Blackstone Group), the numerous networking opportunities as well as the well-rounded and diverse group of classmates.
The programme also has a very well-organised careers support, including interview-related training during our pre-sessional, a variety of speakers, networking sessions and careers fairs, as well as one-to-one consultations with professionals in the Finance field.To future students I would say be more involved in the class participation and various kinds of activities in the programme, which can practice your communication/social skills, build long-standing relationship with your fellow classmates, and also help better absorb and digest the knowledge.I am currently an investment banking analyst at UBS AG Hong Kong.Through my own research and word-of-mouth, it quickly became clear that the MSc Finance & Private Equity programme at LSE is the best Master's in Finance available. Even though MSc Finance and MSc Finance & Private Equity are separate programs, you will have the chance to switch to the other program during the pre-sessional. Hi, I am writing a personal statement for the MSc Accounting and Finance/Finance with Private Equity at LSE. LSE MSc Accounting & Finance 2014/15 LSE MSc Finance / LBS MFA Profile MSc Finance & Private Equity LSE vs Master in Financial Analysis LBS show 10 more Help with MSc choices! The events organised during the pre-sessional course provided a complete overview of the typical recruitment process in the UK for various career opportunities in finance, which is beneficial for international students. The lasting relationships I have built with so many of them is something I cherish profoundly.Through a balanced combination of rigorous academic coursework and practical applications delivered outside of the classroom, this programme provided me with the platform to not only secure multiple internship offers, but also to start my first day at the desk with a significant advantage relative to my peers. When looking for employment, I realised how valuable it is to be part of the LSE’s finance community.
This is particularly useful for full-time students building their network of professional contacts.Twice a year the Department organises an MSc Finance Networking Evening where students from both programmes and alumni are able to socialise and meet.LSE is very fortunate in attracting the top recruiters in many sectors which enables the careers service to run an LSE-exclusive vacancy board full of internships, voluntary, part-time and graduate positions. Use your free time wisely!Whether you are doing MSc Finance or MSc Finance & Private Equity, you will only have two modules during this term:For each module, you'll have two 3-hour lectures per week - with a short (and much needed) 10-minute coffee break in the middle of every lecture. I think the course is structured this way because the Finance department understands that you will be busy with applications during the Autumn and doesn't want to overload you with exams. Your solutions will be uploaded on Moodle (an online platform) and reviewed by the lecturer or a PhD student, who will provide feedback (usually a week after submission). This provides you with an idea of how well you understand the material throughout the year. I urge you to make full use of the countless venues of career support that this programme offers you.Starting in January 2019, I will be working full-time as an Analyst within the Global Corporate & Investment Banking division of Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London. Additionally, through various alumni events, current students could meet many of the programme’s successful alumni.Upon graduation, I will be interning within Barclays Investment Bank’s Industrials Coverage and will later join McKinsey’s Private Equity Practice full-time.You can read more student and alumni stories on our After graduation, I first interned in the Corporate Derivatives division at JP Morgan in London and afterwards started a second internship with the M&A and Strategic Advisory team at Lazard in Frankfurt. This should be between 1,000 and 1,500 words. Graduates of the Department have excellent career prospects relative to their peers. Please can I have some feedback urgently. You will have to be very careful when choosing your dissertation topics!This is yet another module with a single 3-hour lecture each week.It initially picks up right where FM423: Asset Markets left off but quickly becomes more complex and interesting.