Hi All I work for a financial institution and I would like to go back to school to get my MS degree in finance. I graduated 5 years ago and I hold a degree in International Relations, so I am not really willing to spend several months on preparing for gmat. I have researched some schools and theirs online programs in finance and found Golden Gate University and Northeastern University as ones of the most suitbale for me, but quite pricey too. I was wondering if you have had any experience with those schools and that programs. One thing about NEU is that its finance program is AACSB accredited, wheras GGU is not but it offers more in depth curriculum and more detailed classes. Thank you for any opinions and insights.
I'm curious, how much is the Northeastern MS in Finance? They don't seem to want to post it on the web site.
I was able to find info on their (Northeastern) Online MBA, but nothing regarding the MS in Finance being available via DL. Does someone have a link? In regards to the online MBA, it says to contact an advisor by phone for cost information.
Northeastern tuition for their MS in Finance is $1175/credit, which gives $35520 for the whole program (30 cr). GGU charges $750/cr but they require 45 credits to gradute so it gives $ 33750. NEU classes are 5 weeks long with one week break in between, and GGU follows standard 15 week terms. What do you think?
here's another for consideration, AACSB accredited: University of Houston Clear Lake online MS Finance Tuition (good luck deciphering where DL classes fall)
This program looks interesting but I think that GMAT is required.As I mentioned before, I have been out of college for over five years and considering my busy schedule I would have to spend a few months on preparing for it.
I think it's worth the additional roughly $1800 to do the NEU program. I think you'll find that school has a little more cache than GGU with employers.
That's why I am leaning towards NEU. I am also looking for a program that will prepare me for future CFA examinations...
1. You don't need a 700+ score on the GMAT for any online MS Finance - so you shouldn't need to study for months. Good schools want to screen out the rif-raf that aren't serious about graduate study. Then you have more options as far as programs (especially AACSB), many at a lower cost than NEU. I suspect a 600+ or perhaps 550+ would get you in. I'd pick up a couple guide books and cram for a few weeks and get it done. 2. If you plan to do the CFA exam are you sure you want to spend $30k+ on the degree that you don't need for CFA charter? Once you have the CFA very few people will give a rat's behind about the NEU degree. 3. The NEU program does not appear to follow the CFA body of knowledge and you wont have time to study both concurrently. Ave is 4 years to complete the CFA exams, so you are looking at 6+ years from now for the charter. Or check out the online MSAPM at Creighton. In summary, if you want a career in investments and plan on going for your CFA charter, I would consider spending a few thousand on study materials and getting the exams done versus spending 10x that on a degree that is not necessary. If you want the degree for some reason (ie teaching in the future), then I'd go for the best program that fits your budget. However, I wouldn't let the GMAT stop you and I wouldn't spend thousands more on a program out of fear over the GMAT. By the way, the GMAT is a stroll around the block, while the CFA is 3 brutal marathons - so it may be good prep for the real deal.
Looked a little more at the NEU program. If I'm understanding this correctly, it's cohort based and you must proceed through lock step to graduation in 16 months. The timing seems very aggressive for a degree that's supposed to be completed while employed.
I think that macattack is right. I am going to take the GMAT and then look for more options...The online MSAPM at Creighton looks really interesting and it is a good buy too...So far I have got a few books for GMAT ;P Thanks for the input.
Thank you for the input. I have searched a few schools and I am getting ready for GMAT as well...I found an interesting program at the Quinnipiac University - MBA with CFA track http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x4484.xml and it is priced at $770/cr, which gives over $35k for 46 units. The school is AACSB accredited. What are your opinions and thoughts?
