How much do MBB care about academic modules?

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Danoush fragte am 13. März 2021

I am about to start my Msc in Management and Strategy at LSE and had two sets of module choices in mind and would like to gauge your opinion on two criteria:

1. Which will best prepare me for a possible career in MBB

2. Which (if any) will be favoured and whether MBB look at this at all.

My first set of choices specialise in marketing and involve:

Branding Strategy, Pricing Strategy, Financial Accounting

While my second is far more financially oriented:

Managerial Finance, Financial Accounting, Pricing Strategy.

I think I might like to specialise in marketing for my career but I know MBB are general roles at the start. How would you critique these choices against the criteria. Regarding my personal background, I have studied corporate finance during my undergrad but don't believe I have the financial modelling strengths at present that I expect MBB firms to look for.

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Lukas
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antwortete am 13. März 2021
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Hi Danny,

I also went to LSE and know a few people who did your course.

I would recommend that you choose the modules that you find most exciting. Your choice of modules won't have a big impact on whether you're invited to interview, especially since you'll probably be applying for the LSE degree and won't be able to present any certificates yet anyway.

Cheers,

Lukas

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Denis
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The actual content is not too important - they care about your relative performance. Hence, pick what you are interested in, ideally something quantitave here and there too to demsonstrate hard core analytical skills.

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Gaurav
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As the difference is only on one course - pick up the set that you are most passionate about. As Francesco stated, University name and your Master Degree will be most crucial. Otherwise, do what you like to do - it will help you the best on your future career path.

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Udayan
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Pick what you are good at and most interested in. No one will quiz you on what you learned. There may be a small bias towards more analytical courses (math, stats, comp sci) if anything.

Udayan

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Francesco
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Hi Danny,

I agree with the other coaches, you can go for your preferred option.

What they will mainly consider in the selection in terms of the university is:

  • University name
  • Master name

In theory, quant courses are preferred, but if you like more Branding Strategy to Managerial Finance (since the only difference), definitely go for that – it won’t have an impact on the application.

Best,

Francesco

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Ian
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Hi Danny,

The Modules don't matter. The is especially true when comparing the list of 2 you've proposed.

Pick the ones that genuinely interest you the most!

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Anonym antwortete am 14. März 2021

I agree with the other coaches. The actual courses are not important.

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Clara
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Hello!

When thinking about what to take, think about the learning that is going to bring you almost exclusively. It won´t favor -or the opposite- during the recruiting process

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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