Alternatives to LSE MSc Finance and Econ

[blub]

Hi,

I would like to apply for master programs in finance and economics in Europe/Canada for 2013. Although the private sector is not yet completely out of the equation, I will probably apply for a PhD afterwards.
As it is clear to me that I want to specialize in financial economics, I am interested in programs which allow me to focus on this area.
In my opinion the LSE program is the perfect fit and I will apply for it.
Unfortunately, admission to the LSE program is quite competitive so I am looking for alternatives which allow a major focus on this area.
I fear that many of the "standard" MSc Econonomics do not allow me to focus enough on financial economics while many of the "standard" MSc in Finance are only suited for the industry.

That is why I would like to know which of the master programs I should consider?

From my current point of view this seems to be:
Finance & Economics at Warwick?
M.Phil Economics or MSc Fin. Econ at Oxford?
MPhil Finance and Economics at Cambridge?
MSc in Finance at BGSE?
MSQE Frankfurt, MSc Economics Bonn (I am from Germany)?

What are other relevant alternatives?

[GreenMan]

Hi,

I would like to apply for master programs in finance and economics in Europe/Canada for 2013. Although the private sector is not yet completely out of the equation, I will probably apply for a PhD afterwards.
As it is clear to me that I want to specialize in financial economics, I am interested in programs which allow me to focus on this area.
In my opinion the LSE program is the perfect fit and I will apply for it.
Unfortunately, admission to the LSE program is quite competitive so I am looking for alternatives which allow a major focus on this area.
I fear that many of the "standard" MSc Econonomics do not allow me to focus enough on financial economics while many of the "standard" MSc in Finance are only suited for the industry.

That is why I would like to know which of the master programs I should consider?

From my current point of view this seems to be:
Finance & Economics at Warwick?
M.Phil Economics or MSc Fin. Econ at Oxford?
MPhil Finance and Economics at Cambridge?
MSc in Finance at BGSE?
MSQE Frankfurt, MSc Economics Bonn (I am from Germany)?

What are other relevant alternatives?

I can comment on Canada:

Another highly competitive program, but you may want to consider the Master of Financial Economics at University of Toronto. It may be more industry oriented than what you're interested in, but you'll have another option. I would also investigate the Queen's Economics program.

[Noodles]

If you're looking to apply to a PhD, the MSc in Financial Economics at Toronto might not be the best option. It appears to be aimed primarily at students seeking jobs in the financial industry and has a required Co-Op component that takes 4 months on top of the 12 month course work.

The regular or doctoral MSc at Toronto might be a better idea; the regular stream might offer you more leeway to pursue your interests.

[MSFHQ]

Rotman has a Masters in Finance. HEC Montreal has an MSF as does Queens University, both of which are well regarded. While both are not a perfect fit they should allow you to leverage into a PhD.

[cheesechan]

Hi,

I would like to apply for master programs in finance and economics in Europe/Canada for 2013. Although the private sector is not yet completely out of the equation, I will probably apply for a PhD afterwards.
As it is clear to me that I want to specialize in financial economics, I am interested in programs which allow me to focus on this area.
In my opinion the LSE program is the perfect fit and I will apply for it.
Unfortunately, admission to the LSE program is quite competitive so I am looking for alternatives which allow a major focus on this area.
I fear that many of the "standard" MSc Econonomics do not allow me to focus enough on financial economics while many of the "standard" MSc in Finance are only suited for the industry.

That is why I would like to know which of the master programs I should consider?

From my current point of view this seems to be:
Finance & Economics at Warwick?
M.Phil Economics or MSc Fin. Econ at Oxford?
MPhil Finance and Economics at Cambridge?
MSc in Finance at BGSE?
MSQE Frankfurt, MSc Economics Bonn (I am from Germany)?

What are other relevant alternatives?

Sorry for digging up an old post.

I have similar academic interest (econometrics and finance, may be then a bit on monetary economics), targeting for a master in economics and finance for 2013 entry for UK, continental Europe, and also Canada and US.
Interested in quantitative research in financial industry, so PhD or private sector are both possible choice for me afterward (any advise on that are welcomed also).

Would kindly wanna ask which of the followings are out of range, which worth a trail and which are reasonable ones and safe.
List plan to apply:
Oxford - MPhil in Economics
Cambridge - Master in Economics / Finance & Economics
LSE - MSc in Finance and Economics

Duke - MA in Economics
UToronto - MA in Economics

UBC - MA in Economics
St Gallen - Master in Quantitative Economics and Finance
HEC & Ecole Polytechnique - Master in Quantitative Economics and Finance
Tinbergen - MPhil in Econometrics
UCL - MSc in Economics
Warwick - MSc in Economics
Frankfurt - Master in Quantitative Economics
SSE - Master in Economics

Personally do not like Spain and Italy and thus had not considered it.
Please kindly suggest if that are any other suitable choices.

Profile:
Undergraduate: Major in Statistics, top university in South-East Asia; 2nd Upper Class Honour (Major: 3.25 / 4.0)
Graduate: MSc in Mathematics (concentration in stat and quant fina), another top university in South-East Asia; Grade around B+ (Major: 3.33 / 4.0) Related Course: Calculus, Linear Algebra, Stochastic Processes, Regression, Time Series, Multivariate Data Analysis, Quantitative Risk Management, Stochastic Calculus, Derivative Modeling, Interest Rate Model, Credit Risk Model, Computational Method in Derivative Pricing
GRE: Q168, V151, AWA3.0
IELTS: 7.0
Lanauage: Chinese (1st), English (2nd); both previous degree taugh in English
Research Experience: Nil (Only some projects during study)
Teaching Experience: Private Tutoring
Working Experience: 3.5 year working experience in financial industry (valuation)
Letters of Reference: From good professors, but not expected to be very famous internationally
Academic Interests: Econometrics, Financial Economics, and then Monetary Economics
Target: Quantitative Research in finance industry, so both PhD or private sector afterward will be fine for me.
Concerns: No course in Intermediate Micro and Marco (only introductory one), Bad Verbal and AWA in GRE

[alwaysthinking]

Cheesechan, you might get more response if you start a new "Profile Evaluation" thread.

[Ivydream]

MSc in Financial Economics at Oxford is not appropriate preparation for further study, but a decent option for the private sector.

[cheesechan]

Cheesechan, you might get more response if you start a new "Profile Evaluation" thread.

Thanks for your advise and I had already open a new thread in the Graduation Admission forum.

MSc in Financial Economics at Oxford is not appropriate preparation for further study, but a decent option for the private sector.

Totally agree with you comment. Moreover it's too expensive for me.