Do I have to major in Finance for Investment Banking?

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[mariogotze]

From experience, the whole not majoring in finance thing is applicable to only Ivy League schools or schools of a similar caliber. If you are from a non-target/semi-target, major in finance because you are already at a disadvantage and - especially at semi-targets - all the OCR that goes on typically is restricted to students in their institution’s undergrad business school.

[justinh]

i actually had a networking call a few months ago with a banker who majored in history and philosophy, and ironically it was one of the best calls i had. i think people often think theres only one path to banking, but those people with different backgrounds actually bring a lot of new ideas and concepts to the table

[elchinito]

Another thing to consider: on-campus recruiting. Some schools, like mine, only allow business/finance majors to apply for IB roles.

[Legoslegos]

Hey Bryan! Really loving all your content so far!

I just wanted to ask what you think the prospects of investment banking will be like 2-3 years down the road given the current condition of the economy due to covid-19.
Will it still be a viable industry then?

[Jem-sseq]

Do you think you could a little in depth video on sell side vs. buy side? And what skill set must one develop to be successful in either one. Seriously though, I hope your channel will be successful in the future. Honest and personable people like you helping others succeed definitely deserve a lot of credit!

[mihirkalghatgi]

Do double majors stand out more ? i'm a rising senior and I've heard that a major in finance and accounting is very helpful. Your thoughts on this?

[Norman-Reid_Africa]

This is actually very true, one of my finance lecturers always like to highlight the fact that finance is more of an art than a science.

[justthetip]

Hey Bryan! Love your content and keep up the good work! I was wondering about your take on getting an MBA in Europe (e.g. LBS, Oxbridge, Warwick) to break into IB in the US?

[cunbiteotet]

What's the deciding factor when choosing between climbing the corporate ladder and working at smaller companies where you can have more say in decision-making?

[karankk]

Thanks for these videos, Bryan! Great work..keep it up 😊

[faliloukebe]

In my opinion, what it counts are work experience and extracurricular activities (for instance insight events).

[louisabbott]

do you have to have a big pp to get into investment banking?

[nenadnestorovik]

Hi Bryan! Recently found your channel and i've been loving the content! I wanted to ask you if you could give us insights into how you found and applied for the company you are currently working for. For example what were your target reqiurements and did you ever look at the company reviews of people working there beforehand? Super super greatful in advance if you answer this and a big thank you!

[zehandas]

a little late to the party and don't have a joke this time but this answered a lot of my questions thanks for the insight man and keep being awesome.

[detroithockey]

Do you have any advice on where to learn more about becoming an investment banker? I am about to be going into my sophomore year as an econ major and I want to learn as much as possible. Thanks!

[alwin]

Just retire and open up a coffe shop BnB men, just DO IT (Shia Leboef) 😂😂😂😂👍

[dmd]

I made it to the video haha !! Thanks for doing this

[sailormoon]

Can I ask how'd you learn technical skill for investment bank? I'm currently a finance major but i dont feel like my college is providing me with technical skill needed for today's work force

[leopoldvanstotch]

Can you go from being a Business Analyst to an Investment Banker or anything similar?

[Dbdgdw]

Hey Bryan suppose I go to a non-target school would an MBA still be good for investment banking or would a different degree be better?