is an mba higher than an msc in financial management or vice versa?

Question

upon explanation, someone told me that with an msc in financial management, you are required to do a research, but in mba, you are taught throughout and no dissertation or research is required. so mba is lower. what do you think

Answer 1

It's a strange question. I'm not quite sure what you mean by 'higher' or 'lower' but I will try answer the question as best I can.

Both are masters degrees and are therefore equally matched in terms of validity and knowledge. The requirements and necessities of both degrees will of course vary. The MBA course requires the individual to put their knowledge and research to practise in a working environment. The same cannot be said for a MSc with is mainly theoretical.

MBA courses do require significant retention of knowledge, exams and a final dissertation. The difference is that MBA focuses on and harnesses management ability and skill, therefore a practical approach is also Incorporated.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

The MBA is a terminal professional degree. The MS or MSc is an academic degree. They are not really comparable.

An MBA with a concentration in finance involves taking very practical finance classes that prepare the student for work in industry. Classes in management, operations research, marketing, economics and statistics are also usually required.

The MS, MSc or MFE (Master's in Financial Engineering) involve just finance classes. Depending on the university, they may be practical or theoretical.

Answer 3

An mba is regarded by some employers as a fairly vague qualification, as it covers not only financial but also many other areas of business. They are quite popular as a post-experience qualification, e.g. people who have work experience and/or other qualifications are attracted to them because they give you letters after your name, but also cover requirements across many sectors (is that the same as saying they are a bit vague?). I think ans MSc in financial management does exactly what it says on the tin. If you've got one, you mean business. And no, I haven't got one.