06-07-2005, 07:40 AM
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<br />I think derivativetrader has got a point, but dont u think warwick is better recognized for Maths in UK than LSE? I mean lse would have been a way better option if the course would have been economics or law etc, but for maths related course warwick might be better. I think shuja would be fine if he goes to either univ since both are targeted by employers. I havnt got a great insight into the actuarial profession as DT and i dont know which would be better if he is sure he wants to be an Actuary, but correct me if im wrong.
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In the UK, it doesn't really much pay off if your university is top in your programme but the thing that really stands out is the overall ranking of your institution. So, although LSE is a business school (and hence it doesn't have good maths research opportunities than some of the other physical sciences schools) it has overall good reputation and you ought to find its graduates in all leading organisations in different industries.
Let me give you a real life example. Most people would assume that because LSE's flagship course is economics so it must be top in country or region. The reality is it isn't. Another good fact is that graduates of the school who beats LSE don't get hired by many investment banks, whereas, LSE's economics and other graduates are normal to be hired by i-banks and other related finance employers.
The point is one should go for university's ranking rather than programmes reputation.
DT
<br />I think derivativetrader has got a point, but dont u think warwick is better recognized for Maths in UK than LSE? I mean lse would have been a way better option if the course would have been economics or law etc, but for maths related course warwick might be better. I think shuja would be fine if he goes to either univ since both are targeted by employers. I havnt got a great insight into the actuarial profession as DT and i dont know which would be better if he is sure he wants to be an Actuary, but correct me if im wrong.
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In the UK, it doesn't really much pay off if your university is top in your programme but the thing that really stands out is the overall ranking of your institution. So, although LSE is a business school (and hence it doesn't have good maths research opportunities than some of the other physical sciences schools) it has overall good reputation and you ought to find its graduates in all leading organisations in different industries.
Let me give you a real life example. Most people would assume that because LSE's flagship course is economics so it must be top in country or region. The reality is it isn't. Another good fact is that graduates of the school who beats LSE don't get hired by many investment banks, whereas, LSE's economics and other graduates are normal to be hired by i-banks and other related finance employers.
The point is one should go for university's ranking rather than programmes reputation.
DT
