Economics or Finance and Banking without IB economics?

Hi everybody, my question is: Do I have any chance to get into economics or Finance Banking at university, if I do not have economics in my IB subjects? Also, most of the universities require HL in maths for economics... but for example Birmingham or Essex do not. my subjects: Maths SL (6/7) Bio SL German SL Engl HL History HL Czech HL th...

MSC Finance/Economics/Investment what grade needed to get in??

Hi all, I know there is a lot of threads on this but this one is marginally different. My question is what grade is needed for following courses for entry? Yes some are more obvious than others please fill in missing numbers or correct my mistake. Mphil Finance and Economics at Cambridge= 1st a must? Mphil Finance at Cambridge =1st a must...

PPE for Investment Banking

Hi, i am applying to Oxford for PPE. My main area of interest is economics and I am strongly interested in a career in investment banking, but I would like to keep my options open, hence PPE. My question is whether doing PPE is a good degree for investment banking or will I be at a disadvantage to people studying economics at places such...

Help!!! What should I do with Economics

Hey!!! I am currently in Year 12 and I am studying Maths, Economics, Psychology and History (and General studies but that irrelevant). I plan to work in the financial area (Financial adviser, Investment analyst, Actuary). I know that I want to do an Economics course but I want to add something to it. Finance and Economics Accountancy and...

LSE external studies (UoL)

Hi :) I'm currently studying Economics & Mathematics at an undergraduate level in France, and I'd like to begin a BSc in Accounting & Finance from LSE as an external student, to complete my curricular. My long term goal is to work either in quantitative finance, or in management consulting. :$ So, do you think this program can help me to...

Durham vs. Edinburgh for MSc in Banking and Finance

dear all, is some of you acquainted with one of the MSc- courses in Finance at Edinburgh or Durham? I'm already doing a MSc at Exeter, but I have other offers for another one in autumn '13. Which one would you prefer for Finance courses? Edinburgh or Durham? I'm well aware that both are not "targets" for investment banking, but I just wan...

LSE msc finance and economics profile evaluation

Dear all, I want to ask you if you can help me to understand my chances to get into the LSE msc finance and economics program. I am an Italian student studying in an American university overseas, I am double majoring in business administration and economics and finance. My cumulative GPA is 3.4, and I hope to rise it a bit by the end of t...

Bocconi, SOAS or ESADE UNDERGRAD??

Hi, I have applied to the International degree in finance, managment and economics at Bocconi, and BBA at Esade, and Economics, South Asian studies combined with economics, or law, or Bsc in Law. I am aware that all of these are prime universities. I aim at working internationally, both in North/ south europe/ america /asia ( I am open to...

Nottingham or Cass for investment banking?

I am currently deciding which to firm out of Nottingham university Ba/Bsc Economics and Cass business school Bsc investment and financial risk management. I wish to break into investment banking after my degree, I know that none are "Target" but I believe Nottingham is a "Semi-target", I am not too sure about Cass. Nottingham is not ranke...

the persective of EPAIS in Warwick

I have got an offer of EPAIS(Economics, Politics and International Studies) in Warwick Uni. May anyone tell me the perspective of this course? I want to apply for Phd in economics or finance after my undergraduate courses, so is the economics side in this programme intensive enough and respectable for me to pursue those sort of PhD? Or al...

Which University to choose for Msc. Economics & Finance in UK?

Hi guys, I'm in a bit of conundrum, please help me decide which university will be best for Msc in Economics and Finance course in UK. I already have offers from following: University of York University of Leicester Newcastle University University of Reading Cardiff University two criteria are : a. Job prospects b. PhD prospects Please gi...

UCL BSc Statistics versus. BSc Statistics, Economics, and Finance

I am wondering several things to choose major in UCL. Between BSc Statistics and BSc Statistics, Economics, and Finance 1.which course has a better reputation? 2.which would be more suit for me to enter Investment Banks? Actually, both courses have a similar curriculum and belong to same Department (Statistics).

LSE, Oxford, Cambridge - Finance

Hello fellow students, Degree: Bachelor's of finance at BI Norwegian Business School GPA: 3.9 Work: Payment collection for a payment solutions company Extra: Analyst at an asset management group at my school that is student-operated. My picks: Msc in Finance and Private Equity(LSE) MPhil in Finance/MSc in Finance(Cambridge) MSc in Financi...

HELP… Durham BA Eco vs. Warwick EPAIS

I've got an offer of BA Economics in Durham University as well as an offer of EPAIS (Economics, Politics and International Studies) in Warwick University. I can't decide though. I know Warwick has a more prestigious Eco department, but it's a combined degree. I definitely want to further my study after my bachelor degree, and I want to do...

UCL or LSE - Would it make a difference?

I currently hold offers from UCL - Bsc Mathematics, and LSE - Mathematics w/ Economics, and as of now I'm very much inclined to take the UCL offer. The main reason is because LSE doesn't offer a very rigorous mathematics course, and I would mainly like to study mathematics, rather than economics. Also, I can easily change the UCL degree t...

KINGSTON v MIDDLESEX

Hi everybody! I need to decide what University to go for year 2013/2014. I have two options: 1) Kingston University with BA accounting and finance 2) Middlesex University with Bsc banking and finance I really would like to work in investment banking. So now, Kingston is higher in table then Middlesex but on the other side if you comapre m...

MSc finance at imperial VS MSc finance and economics at WBS

Hi, I am an international student. I got on waiting list for MSc finance at Imperial; however, I just get offer from MSc finance and Econ at Warwick. Im facing dilemma whether which one is better and should I wait for Imperial a little longer ? Imperial put me as waiting list since its first round :( please help me all your opinions and v...

LBS MiM vs LSE Acc & Fin

I've recently been accepted into LBS's Masters in Management (MiM) programme and LSE's MSc Accounting and Finance programme. I want to get into Investment Banking upon graduation, so which course should I take? Acc & Finance seems more practical, but is the LBS brand name more important?...

Sixth Form OCR Economics F583 Revision Notes

Just some revision notes I made to concise the first two chapters of the F583 module. These are not meant as a substitute for the textbook, but more as a quick revision recap nearer the exam period. They're very...different to most notes but they worked very well for me! If you don't understand anything, feel free to message me! The order...

Internet Banking And Mobile Banking Among Islamic Bank Services

Islamic banks have recently implemented online banking strategies and it seems to be a successful phenomenon. Internet banking and mobile banking have both been a controversial subject and a matter of discussion for banking experts, as well as for bank customers.

Sixth form Exam technique for business & economics

I am doing the Edexcel Economics & Business A2 exams. I am predicted an A but got a D in my first A2 exam (Unit 3). My teacher thinks it was down to exam technique as my content was decent. Can anybody offer tips? e.g. on structure? I know one "secret" for this exam in particular is to define key words in the question (Even though this is...

MSc Finance and Investment at Edinburgh or MLitt in Finance and Managment at St And

Hey All I'm in a bit of problem, I currently holds offers from MSc Finance and Investment at Edinburgh and MLitt in Finance and Management at St Andrews, and I cannot decide what to choose. I know that the courses are different, at Edinburgh it is more finance related and on St Andrews it is more management related. But for me, coming fro...

Chances of getting accepted by UCL/LSE for an MSC in Economics?

What are the chances of getting accepted by UCL or LSE or Warwick with a mid-to high 2:1 in Economics? I'm enquiring on behalf of my boyfriend who is interested in corporate banking and the financial sector in general. I study Linguistics, and I'm not entirely sure of the correct terminology, but I am pretty sure he is interested in these...

University of London International changed their entry requirements - I can't believe

Last year I tried to apply for the BSc Banking and Finance or the BSc Economics and Finance at the University of London International but I didn't meet the entry requirements then. I was advised by one of the admissions officer that I can take two courses (60 points) at the Open University and I can apply for the course next (e.g this) ye...

Sixth form Cambridge Economics HELP

Okay, well last year i just scraped a D grade from economics due to me being very very lazy. Economics i just found very boring and it interest be none whatsoever. Ive applied for Mathematics and Finance at Heriot-Watt and Mathematics and Business at Brighton. I need ABC for Heriot, or BBC at Brighton. Now CIE is probably one of the harde...

Is Cass better than Nottingham?

Hi I currently have offers from - Nottingham uni Ba/Bsc Economics Cass business school Bcs investment and financial risk management I wish to know which university will be better the attend, Nottingham is consistently ranked within the top 10 for economics and is part of the Russell group whereas Cass is not. I wish to break into investme...

Is A Career In Banking Right For You?

Opting for a career in banking is a very wise choice in today’s job market. The banking sector is a consistent and reliable source of well-paid jobs – meaning it’s considerably easier to find relevant posts in this sector compared to other areas of the job market. Careers in banking will provide you with a number of transferable skills,...

How competitive is economics at Warwick?

Obviously, as it is one of the UK's leading universities for economics, it's reasonable to assume that the general academic standard of applicants is vey high at Warwick. So my question is this: 'Where would I stand, with A-level Maths, Further Maths, Economics and Business Studies (a poor selection, I know) in terms of my likely hood of...

Masters in Economics without a Bachelor in Economics?

Hi guys, I'm currently an undergraduate Physics student in Imperial College London, but I am planning to pursue a Masters in Economics after I graduate. I was wondering if it is possible to pursue a 1-year MSc Economics anywhere, instead of having to do the 2-year programme? Most websites state that "a relevant degree" is required, but I...

MSc Mathematics and Finance, Imperial College

I'm thinking of applying for this course. Does anyone know how difficult will it be to get in? I have a 2:1 undergraduate degree from the University of Manchester in Mathematics with Financial Mathematics, and have had relevant work experience over the last two years (banking and finance related jobs). Also, is it possible to put my secon...

Economics at Hertfordshire

I'm looking to do an Economics with Finance degree at Herts and was wondering if anyone on here is currently doing the degree and tell me any information about it? I have looked at the league tables and seen it is incredibly low (Around 70th out of 75) and was wondering why is this the case? I am currently doing a degree at Hertfordshire...

Sixth form Economics Further Reading

Hi, I have never learned economics before, but I am very eager to learn it. As I was young, I liked to play around with numbers, but my affection towards social sciences (especially history) grew as I grew up, and economics was a course that entertained both my desire towards numbers and societal problems. I am in the Year 11, and since o...

www.citibank.co.in – Pay Bill With Citibank Internet Banking Services

Citibank Internet banking service is an online application that allows you to manage your banking account and finish a series of financial activities online. Using Internet Banking is an excellent way for you to save you time and energy. Once you get your own account on Citibank internet banking service, you don’t have to waste...

Haven't got 300 Ucas points which most employers are looking for

Hey everyone! :) I have got an unconditional offer to study BA Economics at University which had entry requirements of 300 Ucas points. I achieved 260 Ucas points (BCC) but 290 including my AS Level (Which my university accepted). Whilst looking at potential jobs I could get after my degree in the banking/finance/accounting sector, provid...

Does Msc Economic Hisotry at LSE have good job prospects?

Hey Guys!! I have an offer for the above mentioned programme however I am not sure about the job prospects of the degree.I also have an offer from exeter for msc Financial Economics. I am an international student and got a first class Economics degree from Kingston in 2012,my quantitative skills are very good,I got very high grades in Eco...

UCL, Bocconi or else for BB/ Finance career

Hi everyone, I am currently a undergrad student in Physics and I would like to study Quantitative or Mathematical Finance for a master to pursue a career in Investment Banking/ Trading/ Hedge Funds. I have so far not done an internship at any BB. Considering my background and career plans, what do you think is the best suited Masters? I h...

Should I do economics or geography at A-level?

I will be commencing A-levels in September and I chose to do French, politics, English language and economics. However due to a clerical error when inputting the student's choices, instead of economics I was put down to do philosophy and ethics. This has caused my actual choices to clash, meaning I can not study economics. I think that if...

Student finance national Insurance question

Hello there. I have registered and applied to student finance. But the problem is I don't have a national insurance number. I wasn't born here and I have never worked in this country. I also have settlement status (indefinite leave to remain, which I received late last year. I haven't got a British passport, so I'm not yet a Citizen) No...

Graduate Diploma Economics University of London

Hello everyone, I need to know if any of you have taken this course and if it is any good: http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk...a tes-economics I can't find anything on it. Really want to do economics but can't afford much. I want to know if this course is worth doing. Thanks...

Student finance: parent's login impossible question?

Attempting to finish my student finance application but seem to be having problems with the site... When my mum tries to login to add her details it asks a security question (e.g. first teacher? Give 8th and 12th characters). It has now asked two different questions, both of which ask for more letters than are in the 'secret answer' word.