MSc Admissions Blog – Page 3 – Advice and Information from the MSc Admissions team

January 11, 2017
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Spotlight on our Quants courses

Are you interested in studying one of our Quants courses, but not sure which one to apply for? There is increasing demand from employers for recruits with strong quantitative skills, so earning a Masters in one of our quantitative courses could be your key to success if you have the right background. Read on, as we focus on our quantitative courses, and what we are looking for in successful candidates.

The three quantitative programmes (MSc Financial Mathematics, MSc Quantitative Finance and MSc Mathematical Trading and Finance) share many similarities. To be specific, they share some of the same modules in Term one and Term two, such as ‘Asset Pricing’ ‘Derivatives’, ‘Fixed Income’, ‘Stochastic Modelling in Finance’ and ‘Risk Analysis.’ All programmes enable students to acquire the sophisticated mathematics and computer-modelling skills required to employ newly developed investment products and financial strategies for pricing, hedging, trading and portfolio management decisions.

Each programme has its own specialism and career prospects associated with it. These differences are summarised below, in brief, along with the academic entry requirements: Continue Reading →

November 10, 2016
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2017 applications open! Why apply early?

We are pleased to announce that applications for 2017 intake are now open! In this post we explore the benefits of submitting an early application, as well as considering circumstances when it might be worth taking more time before hitting the submit button.

So why apply early?

It gives you more time to meet offer conditions. If you’ve been made an offer that is conditional on achieving a certain grade or taking a test such as the GMAT or IELTS, you will have more time to meet our requirements (and, if necessary, retake tests to achieve the required score). Applicants who submit late applications sometimes find that they have very little time in which to meet their offer conditions, particularly if they also need to apply for a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK. Applying early means you have more control over the situation, can pick suitable test dates before they get fully booked, and remove unnecessary stress from the process.
Scholarship applications often have early deadlines. The deadline for most Cass Scholarships is early May, but many external scholarship providers have much earlier deadlines. In order to apply for a Cass Scholarship you must have first received and fully accepted an offer on one of our MSc courses, and this is also often a requirement for external scholarships. Applying early ensures that you are more likely to meet the scholarship application deadline.
There is a greater chance that your first-choice course will still be accepting applications. We do not have a set deadline for closing courses, as we accept applications on a rolling basis. This means, however, that some of our most popular courses tend to close earlier in the admissions cycle as they become full. Maximise your chances of being accepted onto your first choice course by submitting an early application.

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September 9, 2016
by MSc Cass Careers
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How to get the most out of the MSc Careers Fair on September the 19th

In our final blog Careers Relationship Manager, Charlie Statham, gives us an insight into how you can prepare for the annual MSc Careers Fair.

About the Fair:

Careers fairs give you the chance to meet employers face-to-face, and to learn about current vacancies and opportunities available. The recruiters are trying to market their organisations to you.

Cass holds its annual careers fair during the induction period before term begins – this year it is taking place on Monday the 19^th of September between 14:00 and 17:30 at etc. venues, 155 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3YD.

Why do we hold it so early? We hold it at this time because many of the employers attending the fair will have already opened their graduate recruitment process and many will have deadlines for applications in October / November

The fair is an opportunity for you to ask questions and market yourself to potential employers. Often the stands will be manned by graduate recruitment staff, recent alumni and / or senior managers. It can be difficult for students to stand out at Fairs as there are so many people there and it can seem overwhelming. Being prepared therefore is the best way to make a good impression and get noticed. Continue Reading →

August 11, 2016
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The Graduate Recruitment Process in the UK

In this week’s blog Sara Williams, MSc relationship Manager in the Careers team at Cass will be looking at some of the stages students will go through as part of a graduate or internship scheme application process….

Not long now! With only a few weeks to go until we welcome you on campus at Cass and we are all really looking forward to meeting you. This week we’ll be taking a closer look at what you can expect in a graduate or internship recruitment process.

The graduate recruitment process can be long and often daunting for many candidates who have never been through these formal processes before. Here at Cass we’re here to support you through this and have expert advice and guidance for you through each stage of the recruitment process whether you’re looking for an internship, graduate scheme/entry level role or an experienced hire!

A great place to start when applying for graduate roles or internships is by asking yourself…. Continue Reading →

August 3, 2016
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Where do our Business School students get hired and what are the alternatives to graduate schemes?

In our last blog entry we looked at what the recruitment market looks like in the UK.

Here, MSc Careers Relationship Manager David Shute gives us an insight into where and how Cass students get hired, and looks at alternatives to joining graduate schemes.

Destinations of 2014/15 students

The top four recruiters of Cass MSc students in 2015 were the Big Four Professional Services firms – PwC, EY, Deloitte and KPMG.

Similarly, other top recruiters of Cass students in 2015 were large organisations in sectors such as Consultancy (e.g. Accenture), Banking and Financial Services (Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, BNP Paribas), and Real Estate (JLL, Savills). Continue Reading →

July 29, 2016
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The Graduate and Entry Level Market in 2016

In the second of our guest blogs from the careers service Sara Williams, MSc Relationship Manager, gives you an insight into what the outlook is for the graduate jobs market in 2016…..

We often get a lot of questions early in the year from students about what their options are for getting into the job market in the UK. Here we explore two popular options for Cass students; graduate schemes and entry level/ graduate vacancies.

Let’s start with the most popular and the one that might need your most immediate attention- Graduate Schemes Continue Reading →

July 20, 2016
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Introducing the Careers Team

Hello and welcome from the Cass Careers & Professional Development team!

Many of you will be looking to study an MSc with a view to using it to help either start or progress your career. With that in mind engaging with Cass Careers and making the most of the opportunities and resources available to you should be high on your list of priorities.

The Careers team have a wealth of experience from across different industries and know what it takes to stand out from the competition, whether you are applying for a graduate position, an internship or an experienced hire role.

So how can we help?

Whether you have experience and are looking for your next career move or whether you are starting out in your career and are looking for your first role on a graduate scheme we can work with you to help you give yourself the best opportunity at gaining the roles you are applying for. Once you have paid your deposit you can start engaging with the careers team. Some of the Key ways to engage with Careers will be; Continue Reading →

June 15, 2016
by MSc Admissions Team
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Advice for offer-holders 2016

As summer approaches, and you are making your plans, the following information may help you to prepare for joining Cass Business School in September. This advice is designed to help you avoid the most common problems encountered by students in the final weeks before joining the course. Please read it carefully, as it is advisable to plan ahead, particularly if you require a T4 student visa, rather than have lots to prepare at the last minute. Continue Reading →

April 18, 2016
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How to submit your Scholarship application

We are pleased to announce that we have now started accepting applications for scholarships for September 2016 intake.

We understand that undertaking a Masters can be a significant investment. Every year Cass Business School is able to offer a number of scholarships to assist academically outstanding applicants who are in need of financial support – maybe this year you will be one of the lucky recipients!

Please see our scholarships page for details of what’s on offer, and the eligibility criteria for each award. We are still waiting for final confirmation on a few scholarships, and we will update the website when this is received.

Each scholarship has its own application form, which must be completed in one sitting. Continue Reading →

January 27, 2016
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Spotlight on Actuarial MSc Degrees

Interested in MSc Actuarial Science or MSc Actuarial Management but unsure which is the best fit for you? Read on, as we focus on our MSc actuarial degrees at Cass Business School…

Why choose MSc Actuarial Science/MSc Actuarial Management at Cass Business School?

The MSc Actuarial Science and MSc Actuarial Management courses are accredited by the UK Institute and Faculty of Actuaries – http://www.actuaries.org.uk/. Cass Business School was the first institution in the UK to have both undergraduate and postgraduate actuarial programmes fully accredited and is also recognised by other actuarial professional bodies around the world.

The programmes are delivered via face-to-face lectures from qualified actuaries, academics and other subject-specialists, complemented by dedicated online support, easy access to faculty members, and advice on study and exam techniques. Lecturers use their commercial experience and research expertise to deliver a challenging, relevant and intellectually stimulating course.

What employment opportunities are there?

Actuaries are experts in risk management. They use their mathematical skills to help measure the probability and risk of future events. There is a continuous demand for capable postgraduate level executives in the actuarial profession, whose members are among the highest paid in the UK. They work in fields such as insurance (life/non-life departments), consulting, government departments, banks and investment firms, teaching and research. Continue Reading →