請教：Imperial College Maths or LSE Maths with Econ

BrosoV

My son gets conditional offers from both Imperial (Maths) and LSE ( Maths with Econ).  I'm wondering which one he should firm.  It's really hard to decide as both are renowned unis.  Could anyone please advise? Say, in what criteria I have to consider and compare?  Please.

JustAParent

What kind of job does he want to do after graduation ?

BrosoV

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He wish to be in banking and finance, whether be an analyst or others are yet to determine.

JustAParent

BrosoV 發表於 19-3-17 17:09
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He wish to be in banking and finance, whether be an analyst or others are y ...

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Could you tell me which criteria you base on?
Do you mean that employers prefer LSE graduates than Imperial graduates in banking and finance fields?  Or do you mean that the subject of Maths with econ in LSE is more preferable to have a job in banking and finance than studying Maths in Imperial?

Thanks.

JustAParent

BrosoV 發表於 19-3-17 17:21
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Could you tell me which criteria you base on?

Imperial mathematics is very ... very difficult to read.   From technical view, besides Cambridge, there is no match for Imperial math in UK.   However, as your son targets finance industry, I assume he has some interests in economics instead of pure sake of money.  Pretty obvious Imperial math depart does not do economics.   If my memory serves, math students are not even "welcome" to Imperial business school joint course.

LSE is top-ranked economics, finance, law and social science school in UK and even Europe.   Besides teaching domain knowledge, It always allows students valuable training on writing, presentation and the most important, communication skill with layman.  It is not easy for a straight math degree to equipment students with these.

While both prestigious universities will put your son in good banks, LSE may open more doors on different positions.  Of course, if your son's only interest is on such technical positions as analysts, controllers ..., he may have a different choice.

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JustAParent 發表於 19-3-19 22:41
Imperial mathematics is very ... very difficult to read.   From technical view, besides Cambridge,  ...

Thanks for inspiring insights. My concern is that LSE is ranked far lower than IC in maths. As my son is offered Maths with Econ instead of Econ in LSE. This is what I'm struggling.

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angelpun0405 發表於 19-3-20 14:07
I also think the LSE programme is more suitable since LSE is more reputed in banking, finance and ec ...

Thanks for your advice.

caa

I heard dropout rate at math Imperial is high