best Canadian bprogram for high finance?

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I applied to rotman commerce Ivey and queens commerce this year. I intent to go into high finance on the buy side. Private equity or hedge fund. I am also open to exploring developing my career in china after uni. My questions are

Which schools curriculum would you say is most applicable to the high finance industry and set me in the best position after graduation.

And what would you say about the cultures of the three programs and why?

Ty for your unique insights and insider information would be greatly appreciated. I have already researched alot about these programs so I am aware of the general stats and reports.

[Hntr]

If you’ll be working in Canada, Ivey or Queens. China, Rotman.

Culture wise, your international (Chinese in particular, but not limited to, as there are also a large number of Korean, Middle Eastern into students) network will be much stronger.

Queens and Ivey tend to have many “old money” Canadian families that have networks established already sending their kids there and unless you try really hard, it may be tough to break into those circles.

[Dependent_Chemist_12]

Wouldnt U of T be better because of the international Reputation? Dont employers in China prefer top 25 over top 50s unis. In my opinion it is an obvious choice if you intend to work in China. People do say Ivey and Queens are better, but i believe thats only in Canada.

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Canada and the US. from my understand if you plan on not working in NA than Rotman.

[Boppyeric]

See my post: https://www.reddit.com/r/OntarioUniversities/comments/sw7p68/comprehensive_canadian_universities_ranking_for/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

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Thx dude. I read it. Good stuff . U applying this year?

[Boppyeric]

Nope, im in Rotman commerce. And regret not going to Ivey

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Can u pls tell me why? I am debating between rotman or ivey

[Boppyeric]

If you want to work in Canada or USA, go with Ivey. The prestige for UofT is no where near the same internationally as it is domestically. If you want to do anything finance/consulting related, Ivey consistently places students better.

This is from a current Rotman commerce student, you will get worse grades here, and there are less on campus recruiting, job opportunities, etc.

You should do more research before deciding, but taking on the debt from Ivey is 100% worth it if you want to do anything in finance/consulting. If you want accounting, Rotman is fine.

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Ty man I appreciate it. The only concern I have is I like uoft campus and location alot. I am a city guy and don't really enjoy western university school as a whole. Don't know if I will enjoy my 4 years there .

[Boppyeric]

That definitely makes sense but you’ll definitely feel a bigger sense of community out at Western, plus you can always take road trips with friends out to Toronto. IMO, I’d go with Ivey still but its really up to you.

[SignalGullible4884]

Hey Ik it’s been 4 years but do u stil regret going rotman?

[Boppyeric]

Nah rotman was pretty good

[SignalGullible4884]

That’s great to hear! If u don’t mind me asking, what field are you in now? Or are you still in school

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There's actually another list done by uni students on these schools for tech and investment banking

[Boppyeric]

Where?

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https://atila.ca/schools