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Originally Posted by WannaMove123
I live in Michigan. Have a degree from Michigan State University in Accounting. I had a poor gpa (2.9) when graduated. I have a job that is related, but not hard core accounting. Also, pay is poor (state job). I want to do Financial Analysis for a big national/international firm or company. Would it be my best bet to get Master's in International Economics from Eastern Michigan University? What other options would you suggest?
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Honestly, not really. There are two basic flavors of finance: (1) corporate stuff / FP&A (where I work), and (2) investment / banking finance, like the stuff you find in Wall Street-like environments. Neither really draws that many core competencies from a Masters of International Economics. For (1), you would do better to have an MBA and a good background in Accounting. For (2), you would do better again possibly with an MBA, a Masters in Finance, or something like a CFA. I would say that most employers are also likely to look more at your work experience and performance levels than your additional degrees.
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