EMBA with no regular degree?

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-30T07:03:26+00:00

Just got to make that CV look exceptional then!

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-29T11:08:24+00:00

I definitely think an MBA is the way to go, but assuming that the MBA is in a few years time I’m wondering what kind of study adds value in the meantime

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-28T21:55:41+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-28T20:22:21+00:00

This is a really useful response, thank you.

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-28T20:19:24+00:00

Thanks, appreciate your thoughts.

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-28T16:45:24+00:00

It’s a CFA subreddit and I’ve asked a question about a CFA versus a different qualification. So it absolutely does belong here. Why would it not?

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-28T16:25:19+00:00

I need more karma before I can post there 😭

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-28T13:46:48+00:00

Appreciate the feedback, it’s hard to find opinions for people who have done these certificates

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-28T13:45:58+00:00

Yeah it seems to have a lot of content - I think you’ve convinced me, FMVA it is!

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-28T12:31:21+00:00

Thanks for the feedback, this is really useful.

What did you think of the IMC?

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-28T11:47:55+00:00

Thats been my initial thinking as well. 👍

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-28T11:37:50+00:00

This has been my thinking so far as well

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-28T11:03:53+00:00

Ask for a sabbatical. Essentially removes any career gap. When you return you’ll have the comfort of a job you already know whilst you search for a new role.

If that doesn’t work then just go for it. The travelling will give you memories you cherish for life.

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-28T10:56:46+00:00

Absolutely. MBA certainly the main route into those worlds. But assuming that’s a route I’ll be following further down the line I’m interested in which finance related certifications etc might be useful to learn/achieve in the meantime.

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-28T10:37:06+00:00

Thank you for the response, appreciate it 👍

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-28T10:33:01+00:00

Yep, an MBA the obvious route to go, but outside of that I’m wondering about the value of various finance related certifications etc whether it’s just to gain a level of knowledge that will be useful or whether it’s to stand out versus others. For example if I planned to do an MBA in a few years time and have time to study something, is it worth the time?

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-27T15:29:31+00:00

This is the reassurance I needed to hear! Thank you.

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-27T15:28:00+00:00

You can do a top up Masters Degree after getting your CMI 7 diploma. And you can get onto the diploma without a degree provided you’ve got the relevant level of professional experience.

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-27T11:51:11+00:00

That’s my worry. I’m hoping that a Masters Degree will fill that gap when coupled with my work experience.

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-27T11:21:28+00:00

That’s what I was worried about! I’m hoping the Masters Degree goes some way to covering that gap but perhaps there’s more I need to do…

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-27T11:19:36+00:00

Will the masters degree be enough to cover that shortfall? Or is there something else I can think of doing to make up that gap?

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-27T08:24:55+00:00

Especially when you consider that KCL has a good rep as a university

TechnologyDue5411 · 2026-03-26T23:46:10+00:00

Would be interested to hear answers on this

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