01-01-2004, 06:37 PM
SALAAM ALL
HI derivativetrader,
u r absolutely right. i have come accross a few foreign universities (specially in UK) tht demand 5+ yrs of experience for joining MBA!!! but things r very different here in pakistan. a masters degree is always prefered, even categorically required for jobs. if u ever happen to view the "classified" section of ne reputed pakistani newsppr, say Daily DAWN (www.dawn.com); u will notice tht a masters degree is a must in more thn 95% cases.
but i m sure tht a bachelors degree from london school of economics n internships of such a high profile will definetly earn u great edge in pakistan. but remember one thing, if u wat 2 persue ur career in pakistan n want prmotions to higher mgmt., thn u WILL have 2 complete ur masters degree as well. n this iz not a prob here, u can join the MBA in evening sessions alongwith the job ... almost all the reputed business schools r offering this facility.
n as far as CFA or ACII etc r concerned, my personal beleive iz tht these professional qualifications really pay u off ... these r world-wide-recognized n accepted n give u extremely thorough insight n grip over ur profession bcoz these qualifications (b it CFA, ACCA, ACII etc) r specifically targetting a particular field n give u all abt it. for eg, CFA will give u A-2-Z knowledge of investment, equity, portfolio mgmt, treasury etc etc etc n CFA can never b challenged on ne grounds abt it ... same is the case with other similar qualifications. on the other hand, the masters/bachelors degrees r very generalized ... it gives u some knowledge abt all dimensions while CFA,ACCA,ACII etc give u all abt one thing. u see, even in MBA, u have to study finance, marketting, human resources etc etc etc even if u wanna b in financal sector!!! n u have just 3 electives to major in (this is the case in pakistan at least, i dont kno abt uk). so i dont think tht just 3 courses will give u as thorough knowledge.
so the bottom line is tht u have graduated ... wel done!!! try ur luck here in akistan if u like. n if u really wanna seek career here, thn u will have to have a masters degree 2 get vertical promotions into higher mgmt. plus, do try for CFA b4 or after ur masters (wht ever suits 2 u) bcoz it will make u the "guru" in ur profession.
i mean, masters for promotion n CFA (or ne related qualification) 2 become the wizard of it.
this is just my opinion ... plz take ur own decision ... u have full right 2 disagree with me
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2 ALL!!!!
FARHAN
HI derivativetrader,
u r absolutely right. i have come accross a few foreign universities (specially in UK) tht demand 5+ yrs of experience for joining MBA!!! but things r very different here in pakistan. a masters degree is always prefered, even categorically required for jobs. if u ever happen to view the "classified" section of ne reputed pakistani newsppr, say Daily DAWN (www.dawn.com); u will notice tht a masters degree is a must in more thn 95% cases.
but i m sure tht a bachelors degree from london school of economics n internships of such a high profile will definetly earn u great edge in pakistan. but remember one thing, if u wat 2 persue ur career in pakistan n want prmotions to higher mgmt., thn u WILL have 2 complete ur masters degree as well. n this iz not a prob here, u can join the MBA in evening sessions alongwith the job ... almost all the reputed business schools r offering this facility.
n as far as CFA or ACII etc r concerned, my personal beleive iz tht these professional qualifications really pay u off ... these r world-wide-recognized n accepted n give u extremely thorough insight n grip over ur profession bcoz these qualifications (b it CFA, ACCA, ACII etc) r specifically targetting a particular field n give u all abt it. for eg, CFA will give u A-2-Z knowledge of investment, equity, portfolio mgmt, treasury etc etc etc n CFA can never b challenged on ne grounds abt it ... same is the case with other similar qualifications. on the other hand, the masters/bachelors degrees r very generalized ... it gives u some knowledge abt all dimensions while CFA,ACCA,ACII etc give u all abt one thing. u see, even in MBA, u have to study finance, marketting, human resources etc etc etc even if u wanna b in financal sector!!! n u have just 3 electives to major in (this is the case in pakistan at least, i dont kno abt uk). so i dont think tht just 3 courses will give u as thorough knowledge.
so the bottom line is tht u have graduated ... wel done!!! try ur luck here in akistan if u like. n if u really wanna seek career here, thn u will have to have a masters degree 2 get vertical promotions into higher mgmt. plus, do try for CFA b4 or after ur masters (wht ever suits 2 u) bcoz it will make u the "guru" in ur profession.
i mean, masters for promotion n CFA (or ne related qualification) 2 become the wizard of it.
this is just my opinion ... plz take ur own decision ... u have full right 2 disagree with me
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2 ALL!!!!
FARHAN
