Current Ratio - Investment buffs

Kappa · 26 Nov 2008 at 22:54

[TW]Fox;12975470 said:
In my spare time when not arguing on the internet I managed to get a business degree and am now doing a masters before I get a real job in September 09

OT - What masters are you doing Fox? and what kinda job you looking for?

[TW]Fox · 26 Nov 2008 at 22:59

More business - found it interesting and figured its easier to get a better mark in something that interests you. Job wise, I've applied for a few grad schemes now. Thoroughly enjoyed my placement in public sector finance so thats an area I'm exploring.

Kappa · 26 Nov 2008 at 23:00

[TW]Fox;12975530 said:
public sector finance so thats an area I'm exploring.

A few people I know say the NHS grad scheme is the way to start off with that, get the CIMA or CIPFA sorted and get the hell outta there. But then...they're actually doing that so they would say that lol.

edit - True on the business front, were my best modules during my engineering degree along with management and process improvement so i'm trying to follow on with that.

The Mad Rapper · 26 Nov 2008 at 23:01

[TW]Fox;12975470 said:
In my spare time when not arguing on the internet I managed to get a business degree and am now doing a masters before I get a real job in September 09

Nice one

Killa_ken · 26 Nov 2008 at 23:02

I wish I had done a finance based course now, I enjoy it much more then I do this chemistry lark.

[TW]Fox · 26 Nov 2008 at 23:03

Kappa said:
edit - True on the business front, were my best modules during my engineering degree along with management and process improvement so i'm trying to follow on with that.

I followed the sheep and did IT - Computer Systems and Networks, and realised in the first year that the only modules I enjoyed were the business ones. So I swapped and never looked back.

Finance is pretty interesting and even the theory is relevant to every day life which is why I enjoy it so much. Although things like WACC suck.

dangerstat · 26 Nov 2008 at 23:09

[TW]Fox;12975557 said:
I followed the sheep and did IT - Computer Systems and Networks, and realised in the first year that the only modules I enjoyed were the business ones. So I swapped and never looked back.

Finance is pretty interesting and even the theory is relevant to every day life which is why I enjoy it so much. Although things like WACC suck.

Business courses are pathetic, in fact most "financial theory" is pathetic.

Killa_ken: Chemistry is a proper subject - actually means you know something!

Kemik · 26 Nov 2008 at 23:20

dangerstat said:
Business courses are pathetic, in fact most "financial theory" is pathetic.

Finance theory is pretty useful with trading and investments actually. Depending on what you believe chartism (technical analysis) is really useful in spreadbetting.

dangerstat · 26 Nov 2008 at 23:23

Kemik said:
Finance theory is pretty useful with trading and investments actually. Depending on what you believe chartism (technical analysis) is really useful in spreadbetting.

Well IMO it isn't not even slightly useful. If you want to do a useful degree to help you actually be able to do anything in the markets, a maths degree is much much more useful than anything like economics, "business studies" or management.

Kemik · 26 Nov 2008 at 23:27

dangerstat said:
Well IMO it isn't not even slightly useful. If you want to do a useful degree to help you actually be able to do anything in the markets, a maths degree is much much more useful than anything like economics, "business studies" or management.

What ever degree gets you the job is worth while. I do accounting, I got the job. Can't be that useless

dangerstat · 26 Nov 2008 at 23:29

Kemik said:
What ever degree gets you the job is worth while. I do accounting, I got the job. Can't be that useless

If your after a job that's fine! If your after understanding anything in the markets it's not

Are you in a big four? I did a placement at PwC, must be 7 years back now, bored the pants off me! Nice people though

Kemik · 26 Nov 2008 at 23:31

dangerstat said:
If your after a job that's fine! If your after understanding anything in the markets it's not Are in a big four? I did a placement at PwC, must be 7 years back now, bored the pants off me! Nice people though

Yeah KPMG Tax. Really undecided if I should switch to Audit for the variety but I don't fancy all the travelling. In the perfect world Corporate Finance would be recruiting. Going to try and get a secondment in that department instead and then transfer if I get chance.

blix · 26 Nov 2008 at 23:32

dangerstat · 26 Nov 2008 at 23:36

Kemik said:
Yeah KPMG Tax. Really undecided if I should switch to Audit for the variety but I don't fancy all the travelling. In the perfect world Corporate Finance would be recruiting. Going to try and get a secondment in that department instead and then transfer if I get chance.

You could switch to PwC, I think they have a M&A department in Manc, which to be honest was the bit that interested me. With the current climate I think M&A might be the area to be in TBH.

Killa_ken · 27 Nov 2008 at 00:54

dangerstat said:
If your after a job that's fine! If your after understanding anything in the markets it's not Are you in a big four? I did a placement at PwC, must be 7 years back now, bored the pants off me! Nice people though

Dangerstat add me to msn If you can

[TW]Fox · 27 Nov 2008 at 00:56

dangerstat said:
Well IMO it isn't not even slightly useful. If you want to do a useful degree to help you actually be able to do anything in the markets

Most people don't chose a degree so they can do things in the 'markets', they do a degree because the subject interests them and it allows them access to graduate level jobs

I picked my subject because it interested me and it's easier to excel in a subject you are enthusiastic about.

Killa_ken · 27 Nov 2008 at 01:00

dangerstat said:
Well IMO it isn't not even slightly useful. If you want to do a useful degree to help you actually be able to do anything in the markets, a maths degree is much much more useful than anything like economics, "business studies" or management.

While I'd tend to agree with you, things like Accounting and Economics degree's aren't exactly a walk in the park. The basic classes for both of these course have incredible grade averages, last I checked Accounting 201 had a drop out rate of 15% and 97% of the class getting below a B.

Also, Economics professors at my school make 200k plus with at least two I know who make 300k plus verified by the board of tax assesors. I'd say it's well worth it.

Killa_ken · 27 Nov 2008 at 01:01

On a side note I want there to be money subforums. I'll go nag Gilly.

[TW]Fox · 27 Nov 2008 at 01:05

Irrespective of how pointless Economics may be some of it isn't easy. Or exciting. I'm bored of the word 'abatement costs' already

dangerstat · 27 Nov 2008 at 01:06

[TW]Fox;12976230 said:
Most people don't chose a degree so they can do things in the 'markets', they do a degree because the subject interests them and it allows them access to graduate level jobs I picked my subject because it interested me and it's easier to excel in a subject you are enthusiastic about.

Totally understand that Fox, Ugrad is in economics mate. I just dont think a degree in business or anything like it (and of course I include economics) is worthwhile.