rzl2014

Hi there, I have been in Canada for almost 6 years. It has been great experience that I got my master degree in Econ from top3, and have been working at a private company in a forecast and risk management role for over 3 years. Maybe it's true that there is a bottleneck after working 3-4 years. And here I am. I have been seriously thinking about if I should further my education in Finance, as my current role is more related to finance, even I do come from a Econ background. And I like research! My master is research based and I did get the chance to write a thesis and presented it in several conference in North America. Here comes my question. Should I apply for a finance master or phd, especially considering UofToronto and UBC are my targets... Honestly, I am not so confident about my background. I do not know if I am qualified to apply for a Finance Phd from a Econ background. That's why I also consider to apply for a master degree in finance (UofT-MFE, or UBC-MF). And a master degree allows me back to work after 1-2 years of study, if I do not think Finance phd is a good idea. But even for masters, I feel my chances are low, cos I know there are way more ambitious and younger students/professionals want to get into those master programs. Meanwhile, I also wonder if it's a waste of time to get my second master degree, instead of getting a phd directly. So guys, help!!! What is my chance to be accepted by a Finance master/phd program? And should I take a safer (not really) approach to get a second master degree first? Thank you so much!!! Here's my background: Canada PR International undergraduate in Econ - GPA: 3.8/4 Canada Top3 in Econ - GPA: 3.8/4 (with a thesis, can get reference letters from Econ professors I worked for) 3+yrs Canadian work experience in a finance related role (risk management - hedge for commodity risk) take GMAT in Oct (was 730 4+ years ago) take FRM I in Nov (should be fine)

Hey lilr, I don't have a supervisor either. I got my interview in early Feb, and haven't heard anything back. I thought they would match the student with potential supervisor(s). Do you know when they will release the result? NEVER got any reply back from the admission office.

Hey, anyone applied UofT IHPME? MSc in HSR? Got anything back? Waiting is so brutal!

Hi friends, I know most people here are applicants of MPH. Congratulations and best wishes to all applicants. But is there anyone has applied MSc/Phd in health research? I applied UofT (IHPME-MSc in HSR), McMaster (MSc in HRM), and UofA (MSc in HTA), and haven't heard anything back. Any information? Thanks!