LSE MSc Economics?

[ajdownunda]

I only applied to a few schools this past fall for economics/business and Master's in Public Administration. Thus far, I have only heard back from Syracuse's Maxwell School (got into the MPA and waiting to see if I also got into the M.A. in Economics for a joint-degree) and the London School of Economics (got into the MSc in Economics).

My goal is to have a strong degree that I can leverage for the private or public sector. I know that both schools are well-respected in their respective fields. My issue is that I'm not sure which direction to go in to derive the most out of graduate school. As far as finances are concerned, I have a full-ride at Syracuse, which definitely plays into my thought process. Nonetheless, I am interested in hearing people's opinions about the relative strengths of both schools/programs and what I can expect to gain from earning a degree at either institution.

Furthermore, it may be possible for me to go to Syracuse and defer LSE for a year so that I can get an MPA and MSc in under two years. Any thoughts? Thank you in advance for your time and thoughts.

[ajdownunda]

Thank you for reminding me of what Economics is...I may not be the brightest bulb, but I'm pretty sure I've got that one figured out by now. Does anyone have any suggestions? Please!

[j23]

Why is this thread in the announcements?

Anyway, LSE is one of the best, if not the best school for Social Sciences and political science. Don't really hear much about Syracuse in the economics area... sorry.

[ajdownunda]

Sorry I'm new and I didn't know how to take it out of announcements. I will be happy to move my thread somewhere else if someone tells me how.

As far as Syracuse is concerned, you are right about economics...but my question extends beyond that point to consider the merits of an MPA/Econ joint-degree vs. a solid top-notch MSc Econ degree. I am interested in ppl's opinions on the different career opportunities and whether or not Syracuse is a good option from a public affairs perspective. The Maxwell School is considered to have a great MPA program, but I don't necessarily believe that rankings are everything here (USNWR rankings put it at #1 for public affairs).

[divikid]

Furthermore, it may be possible for me to go to Syracuse and defer LSE for a year so that I can get an MPA and MSc in under two years. Any thoughts? Thank you in advance for your time and thoughts.

Edited March 6, 2010 by divikid

[RH7]

I only applied to a few schools this past fall for economics/business and Master's in Public Administration. Thus far, I have only heard back from Syracuse's Maxwell School (got into the MPA and waiting to see if I also got into the M.A. in Economics for a joint-degree) and the London School of Economics (got into the MSc in Economics).

My goal is to have a strong degree that I can leverage for the private or public sector. I know that both schools are well-respected in their respective fields. My issue is that I'm not sure which direction to go in to derive the most out of graduate school. As far as finances are concerned, I have a full-ride at Syracuse, which definitely plays into my thought process. Nonetheless, I am interested in hearing people's opinions about the relative strengths of both schools/programs and what I can expect to gain from earning a degree at either institution.

Furthermore, it may be possible for me to go to Syracuse and defer LSE for a year so that I can get an MPA and MSc in under two years. Any thoughts? Thank you in advance for your time and thoughts.

If you have a full ride at Maxwell, then why the hell wouldn't you take it? I probably wouldn't even bother with the LSE tbh. The MSc economics course at LSE is their chicken factory! The MRes Econ is much better, but probably much more academically focused. But I say go to Maxwell!