What is an Investment Banking?
Investment banking pertains to certain activities of a financial services company or a corporate division that consist in advisory-based financial transactions on behalf of individuals, corporations, and governments.
Where Can I Study Investment Banking In South Africa
- IIM SKILLS.
- University of Pretoria.
- University of South Africa.
- Imarticus Learning.
- Udemy.
- Chartall Business College:
- Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
Where do most investment bankers go to school?
Master’s in Finance: MIT, Princeton (more of a quant program), UT Austin, UVA, Vanderbilt, WashU, Notre Dame, USC, Claremont-McKenna, and maybe a few others (best to look at employment reports here). MBA: The M7 schools, Yale, Stern, Haas, Ross, Tuck, Fuqua, Cornell (Johnson), and possibly a few others in the top ~20.
How hard is it to get into investment banking?
Investment banking is extremely competitive with way more applicants than available positions each year. You will often be up against students from Ivy League universities, with high GPAs and multiple internships under their belts.
How long does it take to become an investment banker?
4-6 years
It can take 4-6 years to become an investment banker. If you are currently pursuing a relevant undergraduate or graduate degree from a prestigious university you may be able to become an investment banker after graduation by being recruited.