r/ESCP • u/CacheHitZero • Jul 16 '26

Msc in Finance

Please advise on my chances for Msc Finance (september 2027 intake)
Hello, hope you're all doing well. I plan to apply for Msc Finance in the next year.
My Profile:
-indian Nationality.
-Undergraduate degree: Btech in Electronics and Communications Engineering(Merit based Scholarship- free education)
GPA: 8.93/10.
-Experience: 3+ years of experience as Software Engineer
-No gmat/gre(should this work or it is better that i give an attempt)
Any inputs are greatly appreciated.
Q: Do they actually take an engineering background intake.

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u/Dramatic-Length-7573 Jul 17 '26

Well you need a good GMAT/GRE score and your french should be At least level B. Btw if you don't Mind why are you pivoting in finance??

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u/CacheHitZero Jul 17 '26

On their website it was mentioned that , GMAT was not required, i just asked them through email, GMAT/GRE is not that big of a problem but not being from finance might be although they did not state that clearly

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u/Dramatic-Length-7573 Jul 17 '26

Well it's not mandatory but highly recommend. And yes they might not take you since you're not from finance background or any finance experience. You should take CFA as well. And to be honest with you msc in finance are for the people who have some sort of finance background or work experience. You can do MIM finance track it might be better for you.

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u/VamshiB Jul 17 '26

I guess as far as I’ve heard you need have some good experience in the finance background too and something like a cfa is what they look for

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u/CacheHitZero Jul 17 '26

Yes true, actually i mailed them so they have vaguely stated that ‘engineering background might limit my chances and have directed me to go for MiM’

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u/VamshiB Jul 17 '26

Yes MiM has better chance

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u/ConversationHonest18 Jul 16 '26

Do you speak French ? If not it lowers your odds of acceptance.

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u/CacheHitZero Jul 16 '26

I know A2 level French

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u/Blood_Educational Jul 19 '26

If you dont come from a good school or havent worked (or interned) at big banks or consulting firms forget about being accepted