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The rise of the specialist: do you need a specialized masters for a specialized career?
Who are they aimed at?
The wide differentiation within specialized masters programs, in terms of content and aims, structure and delivery, means that potential participants need to assess them closely to find the right fit. A quick check of Masters in Finance programs indicates a diverse range of participants. London Business School explicitly aims its program at “experienced professionals wishing to fast-track their career in finance.”. Whereas the Masters in Finance at institutions such as IE Business School or Leeds University Business School are more focused towards recent graduates or participants with limited work experience. Depending on your level of work experience, current role and expected career path, it is vital to find a program suitable to your experience and career aspirations, and a mode of delivery which suits your current situation.
For candidates who are already established within an industry, or who are definitively seeking to enter into one, the specialized masters can be a great way of building the skills, knowledge and contacts to leverage a career move or advancement. Finding the right combination of institution, class profile, content, and structure is the key to assessing the value you will ultimately derive from the program.
