Masters in Finance instead of going straight into workforce?

Asked by MuffinMonarch (148

) May 30th, 2011

I just graduated from s smallish University (Western Carolina) with a Finance degree and a 2.95 GPA
( I’m one of those people that get bored when I think the material is not important for my future plans)
I have some pretty decent work exp in sales from internships but I’m wondering whether it’s better for me to go straight into a masters in finance or not
Idea is i’ll be able to secure a job after the masters that is more inline with what i really want to do due to me showing dedication and getting a better GPA than undergrad (Investment Banking/Trading) in a better company.

Thank you to everyone who can give me any advice.

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Getting a masters degree is always a great addition to your school resume’ but what makes you think your GPA will be any better? You may be just as bored with the material in a Masters program and not give it your all.

chyna (51598

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I really enjoyed my Finance classes in my Undergrad and feel that a Masters in Finance with pretty much concentrate on just Finance and I can really sink my teeth into it.

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@MuffinMonarch
I truthfully think you should look for a job, a GPA below 3.1 or 3.2 will not get you into a good Master’s program and your 2.95 may make difficult to get into any Grad program.

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What I’m seeing in the workplace is that students who went from college to an MBA program are going back and getting a second MBA because the first one isn’t relative to their work life. Why take on the debt if you have jobs on the table? Work for a few years, and then decide what you need to enhance your career. When you’re interviewing, ask about tuition reimbursement. Perhaps you can take a job where your MBA will be paid for by your employer.

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