LSE Dept of Finance – Why choose MSc Finance/MSc Finance & Private Equity at LSE?

Page 1

Your class Your Learning

Your Learning We believe in combining theoretical Your learning

and applied learning. Our teaching is supplemented case studies, interactive We offer full academicby and We believe in combining theoretical pastoral supportand visiting expert speakers, and applied learning discussions Our class teachers are on hand to discuss Our teaching is supplemented by case to enable students to gain deeper any issues. You will also be supported by studies, interactive discussions and practical insights andDirector links to global the Associate Programme as the visiting expert speakers, to enable students financial institutions. main pastoral supervisor for all students to gain deeper practical insights andFinance/MSc links Why choose MSc Finance on the programme.

to global financial institutions.

& Private Equity at LSE?

You will study alongside a diverse group of students who come from all over the world.

We believe in combining theoretical Your learning and applied learning. Our teaching Your career is supplemented case studies, interactive We offer full academicby and We believe in combining theoretical

10%

37%

3%

The Department of Finance enjoys a pre-eminent reputation for excellence in our teaching and research. We consistently rank alongside the most highly-rated departments in the world, and are proud of our track record for graduate employment opportunities in the financial sector.

5%

pastoral supportand visiting expert speakers, discussions Skills Development Our class teachers are on hand to discuss too enable studentscover to gain Job application letterdeeper workshops any issues. You will and also be supported by o Networking skills training practical insights andDirector links to global the Associate Programme as the o Presentation skills training financial institutions. main pastoral supervisor for all students 1-to-1 CV checking and careers discussions ono the programme. o Practice interviews

and applied learning We understand employmentbyiscase a Our teaching isthat supplemented priority forinteractive many of our students. and As soon studies, discussions asvisiting you arrive at LSE, we begin supporting expert speakers, to enable students and preparing our students to enter thelinks job to gain deeper practical insights and market. You will benefit from an intensive to global financial institutions. Professional Development Programme run by the Department of Finance, as well as a range of facilities offered by LSE Careers:

3%

24%

7%

Recruitment Opportunities o Campus recruitment fairs o Employer presentations on and off campus o Alumni panels and networking receptions o Online jobs and internships board

6%

1%

4%Understanding the Sector

o Introductory seminars for different sectors o Regular programme of talks from City professionals

EU (-UK) 37%, East Asia 24%, UK 10%, South East Asia 7%, South Asia 6%, Eastern Europe/Central Asia 5%, Africa 4%, Middle East 3%, North America 3%, South America 1%. Data collected from 2017/8 class

Your class Your Learning You will study alongside a diverse group of students who come from all over the world.

We believe in combining theoretical Your learning and applied learning. Our teaching Your career is supplemented case studies, interactive We offer full academicby and We believe in combining theoretical

5%

pastoral supportand visiting expert speakers, discussions Skills Development Our class teachers are on hand to discuss too enable studentscover to gain Job application letterdeeper workshops any issues. You will and also be supported by o Networking skills training practical insights andDirector links to global the Associate Programme as the o Presentation skills training financial institutions. main pastoral supervisor for all students 1-to-1 CV checking and careers discussions ono the programme. o Practice interviews

and applied learning We understand employmentbyiscase a Our teaching isthat supplemented priority forinteractive many of our students. and As soon studies, discussions asvisiting you arrive at LSE, we begin supporting expert speakers, to enable students and preparing our students to enter thelinks job to gain deeper practical insights and market. You will benefit from an intensive to global financial institutions. Professional Development Programme run by the Department of Finance, as well as a range of facilities offered by LSE Careers:

10%

37%

3%

24%

3%

7%

Recruitment Opportunities o Campus recruitment fairs o Employer presentations on and off campus o Alumni panels and networking receptions o Online jobs and internships board

6%

1%

4%Understanding the Sector

o Introductory seminars for different sectors o Regular programme of talks from City professionals

EU (-UK) 37%, East Asia 24%, UK 10%, South East Asia 7%, South Asia 6%, Eastern Europe/Central Asia 5%, Africa 4%, Middle East 3%, North America 3%, South America 1%.

24 Your class Top employers Top employment locations 10 7You will study alongside aDegree diverse group of students who come from all over the world. background 37 24 10 7 6 Economics 46% Finance 16% Engineering 5% Non-Quantitative 2% Your career 5 Skills Development We4understand that employment is a 5 3 5% and cover letter workshops priority for many of6 our students. As10% soon 4 o Job application o Networking as 3 you arrive at LSE, we begin supporting 37% skills training o Presentation skills training and students to enter the job 3preparingwillourbenefit o 1-to-1 CV checking and careers discussions market. You from an intensive 3% 24% interviews Professional Development Programme 18% Other Quantitative Maths 3% Science 1% 1 Business 3 1 run by 8%o Practice3%

01 London 7% Undergraduate degree Gender 02 6% Singapore 1% 4% 03 Hong Kong 37 04 Frankfurt 24 10 05 Beijing 7

the Department of Finance, as well as a range of facilities offered by LSE Careers:

Outside the UK 58%

EU (-UK) 37%, East Asia 24%, UK 10%, South East Asia 7%, South Asia 6%, Eastern Europe/Central Asia 5%, Africa 4%, Middle East 3%, North America 3%, South America 1%.

6 5 EU (-UK) 37% 4 China Region 24% 3 UK 10% SE Asia, Japan 7% Top employment locations 3 India Region 6% Russia Region 5% 1 Top employment sectors Degree background Africa 4% Data collected from 2017/8 class

Data collected from 2017/8 class

Top employers

Top employment locations Your class

You will study alongside a diverse group of students who come from all over the world.

Degree background

Economics 46%

Finance 16%

Engineering 5% Your career

10%

Non-Quantitative 2%

5%

Skills Development We understand that employment is a o Job application and cover letter workshops priority for many of our students. As soon o Networking skills training as you arrive at LSE, we begin supporting o Presentation skills training and preparing our students to enter the job o 1-to-1 CV checking and careers discussions market. You will benefit from an intensive o Practice interviews Professional Development Programme run by 8% Business 18% Other Quantitative Maths 3% Science 1% the Department of Finance, as well as a range Recruitment Opportunities of facilities offered by LSE Careers: o Campus recruitment fairs o Employer presentations on and off campus o Alumni panels and networking receptions o Online jobs and internships board Male 60% UK-university Outside the UK Understanding the Sector Female 40% 42% 58% o Introductory seminars for different sectors o Regular programme of talks from City professionals

37%

3%

24%

013%London 7% Undergraduate degree Gender 02 6% Singapore 1% 4% 03 Hong Kong 04 Frankfurt 05 Beijing

EU (-UK) 37%, East Asia 24%, UK 10%, South East Asia 7%, South Asia 6%, Eastern Europe/Central Asia 5%, Africa 4%, Middle East 3%, North America 3%, South America 1%. Data collected from 2017/8 class

Top employers

Top employment locations Top employment sectors Degree background

Economics 46%

Asset Management

Finance 16%

Business 18%

Investment Banking

Engineering 5%

Undergraduate degree

Outside the UK 58%

Non-Quantitative 2%

Venture Capital/ Private Equity

Other Quantitative 8%

UK-university 42%

Recruitment Opportunities o Campus recruitment fairs o Employer presentations on and off campus o Alumni panels and networking receptions o Online jobs and internships board Male 60% UK-university Understanding the Sector Female 40% 42% o Introductory seminars for different sectors o Regular programme of talks from City professionals

Consulting

01 London 02Gender Singapore 03 Hong Kong 04 Frankfurt 05 Beijing Maths 3%

Data collected from the 2016/7 graduating cohort 3 months post-graduation

Science 1%

24 Top employers 10 7 37 24 10 7 6 Middle East 3% Economics 46% Finance 16% Engineering 5% Non-Quantitative 2% North America 3% 5 Asset Investment Venture Capital/ South America Consulting 1% Management Banking Private Equity 4 5 6 4 3 3 3 18% Other Quantitative 8% Maths 3% Science 1% 1 Business 3 1 Undergraduate degree

Outside the UK 58%

UK-university 42%

01 London 02Gender Singapore 03 Hong Kong 04 Frankfurt 05 Beijing

37 24 10 7 Data collected from the 2016/7 graduating cohort 3 months post-graduation 6 5 4 3 3 1 Your future Top employment sectors

Male 60% Female 40%

EU (-UK) 37% China Region 24% UK 10% SE Asia, Japan 7% India Region 6% Russia Region 5% Africa 4% Middle East 3% America 3% areNorth leaders, South America 1% Consulting

You will join a life-long network of LSE alumni who Asset Investment Venture Capital/ thinkers and experts in their chosenPrivate fields.Equity The Department Management Banking of Finance has an active and influential alumni community of over 3,000 individuals, which you will be able to enjoy, benefit from, and participate in even after you graduate. We organise regular networking events for our alumni, both at LSE and in the city of London. As alumni you are invited to take part on alumni panels, attend talks, give presentations, and even mentor current students. We also hold a bi-annual Alumni Conference.

Male 60% Female 40%

www.lse.ac.uk/finance +44 (0)20 7405 7686 Data collected from the 2016/7 graduating cohort 3 months post-graduation


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.