Studying masters in Banking. Worth it?

ahxcjb

Goldiegirl wrote: »

Why do I need to google graduate schemes in retail banking?

Because you made a very inaccurate statement.

John1993_2

robatwork wrote: »

I'll tell you what's really depressing. I used to discard every CV that had even the slightest typo or error. On the basis that if they couldn't even be bothered to get their CV checked by someone literate then they were sloppy.

If I was that strict now I would throw away all of them.

I still do that. There are thousands of highly qualified applicants for our jobs, and it's not possible to interview them all, so one of the things that I sift on is attention to detail.

Another is quality of institution. I feel a bit bad for the excellent candidate who chose for unusual reasons to attend Hull, but, again, it's not best use of resources to see the people from there, in general.

ahxcjb

John1993 wrote: »

I still do that. There are thousands of highly qualified applicants for our jobs, and it's not possible to interview them all, so one of the things that I sift on is attention to detail.

Another is quality of institution. I feel a bit bad for the excellent candidate who chose for unusual reasons to attend Hull, but, again, it's not best use of resources to see the people from there, in general.

Except Hull is a _very_ good university, so er, I'm not understanding your approach here?

John1993_2

ahxcjb wrote: »

Except Hull is a _very_ good university, so er, I'm not understanding your approach here?

It's really not. It's not in the top 100 globally, and by the most recent UK rankings I could find, it's not even in the top 50 in the UK, so even if I (perversely) decided to recruit only in the UK, it's only middling.

ahxcjb

Blimey, you're right. How is has fallen! Used to be in the top 30 when I was at uni (I didn't attend Hull, just for the record).

robatwork

ahxcjb wrote: »

Have you read Economics? There is a _significant_ amount of mathematics involved, or at least there was for my housemate who read development economics.

Bottom line: an economics degree will open a *lot* of doors to you.

To A level only. There was maths, and there were theories that were presented as facts. And quite a bit of snake oil.

The problem with Economics as a science is that it all relies on the fickleness of human nature. And that ain't no science. But we digress....

ahxcjb

robatwork wrote: »

To A level only. There was maths, and there were theories that were presented as facts. And quite a bit of snake oil.

The problem with Economics as a science is that it all relies on the fickleness of human nature. And that ain't no science. But we digress....

No one is advocating that Economics is a science, it's clearly not given universities award it as an Arts degree. Arguing against Economics as an elite degree, however, is really folly.

myright

Okay guys

Just looking at economics, it looks fairly difficult as they expect you to know algebra etc. Which I havent done since GCSEs!

Judging by responces here it looks like most people agree that a degree dealing with some sort of mathematics/ statistics etc will open alot of doors.

I am thinking of doing Msc in finance now. Not sure if this is a long shot?? I have the dedication etc. for those who have done this or have some experience in this sector. Do you think it's doable for someone like me? ( distance learning). Just to remind you guys I got B, C, C in A Levels and 9 B- C grades in GCSES. I got this without much dedication and effort.

ViolaLass

myright wrote: »

Okay guys

Just looking at economics, it looks fairly difficult as they expect you to know algebra etc. Which I havent done since GCSEs!

Judging by responces here it looks like most people agree that a degree dealing with some sort of mathematics/ statistics etc will open alot of doors.

I am thinking of doing Msc in finance now. Not sure if this is a long shot?? I have the dedication etc. for those who have done this or have some experience in this sector. Do you think it's doable for someone like me? ( distance learning). Just to remind you guys I got B, C, C in A Levels and 9 B- C grades in GCSES. I got this without much dedication and effort.

I think jumping from a B at GCSE to a maths degree (or masters?) is a HUGE leap. I would also be surprised if somewhere would accept you without even an A-level. The difference between GCSE and A-level alone is big. (I'm a maths teacher.) I think you need to be a little more realistic.

myright

I'm not thinking of doing a maths degree, but a masters in finance.