MS In Finance Vs MBA

Can you please tell me the MS in finance vs Master of Business Administration (MBA) course? tell me the difference between these courses?

[Kiran Chandar]

The central difference is the experience of candidates. The MBA is for those who want career into the professional world, while a specialized MS in finance is for pre-experience candidates who may have only recently completed an undergraduate degree.

So, the choice between an MBA or MSc in finance, is depends on the stage at which you enter the world of business education.

The difference is in what stage you’re looking at this.

Those looking to get into a career in finance often are encouraged to continue their studies by earning an MBA.

An MBA education offers a broad curriculum in finance, markets, accounting, entrepreneurship and management.

Earning an MBA can be an important step in climbing the corporate ladder.

A Master of Finance program is much more finance specific. The applicant's career goals will largely determine which type of program to choose.

For students looking to focus specifically on finance or closely-related fields, the Master of Finance degree may be more appropriate.

The programs will study the subject of finance in a comprehensive manner taking courses in financial theory, mathematics, quantitative finance, investments, markets, financial reporting & analysis, and valuation.

MF graduates can expect to earn lower salaries than MBAs since the latter usually have some relevant work experience already under their belts.