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Investment Banking
University of Bocconi vs UCLA
Hi, I am confused about whether to go to Bocconi (60 L for 4 years) or UCLA ( 2.5cr for 4 years). While my parents can fund both, I would prefer not to drain too much of their money. If I go to UCLA t...
lekmak722
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Investment Banking
Investment Banking interviews
Hi there, I’m an Auckland University looking at applying for an Investment Banking job. I have heard very scary things about interviewing at these prestigious firms and I was wondering what it takes t...
David_Freed
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Investment Banking
Getting an IB Intern/grad role
Hello, I am a student in my penultimate year of LLB/BCom. My grades are not too bad overall with averaging around 7.0. I really want to get in IB, and I am considering taking Finance honours for a bet...
jamie.beaton
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Investment Banking
Finance Application with Computer Science Background
With the bachelor degree of computer science from average university and postgraduate degree of finance engineering in prestigious university , the applicant is more or less competitive than those fro...
duncan.parsons
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Investment Banking
Why is investment banking so popular as a post-college opportunity?
What is attractive about investment banking to students after finishing their university degree?
anonymous21
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Investment Banking
Getting into Investment Banking from an NZ University
I currently study at the University of Auckland and I am really interested in Investment Banking once I graduate. I know there are a few banks in NZ but I’ve heard they all only hire one or two gradua...
LizKwo
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Investment Banking
Is a conjoint degree worth it for someone wanting to break into IB?
Hey! I am currently studying a BCom/BA conjoint at the University of Auckland, with majors in economics, finance and statistics. I am passionate about finance, and am hoping to (one day) go down the c...
jamie.beaton
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Investment Banking
STEM subjects - Are they really that important and potential career paths they lead you towards
I always hear that the top student take the STEM subjects. So I was wondering: 1.Why do the top students decide to take the STEM subjects? 2. Why are STEM subjects so important? What sort of skills to...
jamie.beaton
Careers Insights
Investment Banking
How much does the prestige of a university matter in finding a job in the financial/economic/banking industry?
How much does the prestige of a university matter in finding a job in the financial/economic/banking industry?
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