Top MSF and JD/MBA programs?

Question

What are some top Masters of Science in Finance and JD/MBA programs? I am a senior finance major looking for immediate matriculation into a graduate program if possible. I want to know if it would be a waste of time to get the MSF before the JD/MBA, or if it would help me get into a better B-School/Law School down the road.

My major GPA is 3.9, and overall is 3.55. I am also a small business owner specializing in real estate content management systems and integrated listing applications.

Answer 1

Think of how you appear to someone making the decision. If you have and MSF, what value is the JD/MBA to you? Aren't you just taking space from a candidate who may gain more value from it?

I think MBA programs love entrepreneurs who can contribute valuable input to class and give a different perspective than the Fortune 500 frame of reference from which the classes are normally taught, but will you dedicate time and energy to your classes and group projects.

Beware of being over-educated and having degrees for the sake of having them. What's your goal in gaining any additional education? Why spend all that time and money? How will it further your career/business?

What would be the downside of doing the JD/MBA and doing a major in Finance?

I think that you're not an ideal B-school candidate at this point based on the questions that you are asking, but that you could easily become one.

Please feel free to email me if you'd like help with your b-school application.

Also, how much time have you spent researching the LSAT and GMAT? When I looked into doing that program at Illinois schools you had to apply to both schools independently and gain admission to each in order to do a joint program at some schools.

Finally, what would you lose by doing a finance course and a law course here and there to round out your knowledge or address specific issues that you're facing?

Answer 2

Matriculation is possible even it top tier schools. The best MSF program I know is from London Business School. You can also try out Rotterdam (Simon) for MSF. I believe you should get the MSF before you get the JD MBA since the latter requires more work experience than the former. Just be able to get 700+ in your GMAT and you should have a decent chance in getting in Simon.