Posts by belgie

belgie

4 Jul 2019

Study / Where to study, SGH Poland or Smurfit UCD? [4]

@cms neuf
It seems that Dublin overmatches Warsaw. My intention to work in Europe for some time is to understand European culture and lifestyle. In China, Chinese tends to work diligently and overtime in order to achieve outperformance in KPI assessment. I am tired of such working style after travelling around EU. Without studying in EU, I could not come to EU to seek employment due to visa restriction. That is the only feasible measure.

@Atch
Thanks for your detailed information. I never came to Dublin before. After admission by Smurfit, I am suprised by the near unafforable living expenses in Dublin, in particular the skyrocketed rent. I can entirely financially support myself in Dublin but do not wish to drain away personal savings in an accelerative pace. Hence, SGH comes into my viewing angle. You listed pros and cons of Dublin and prospects of career in a long run. I would prioritize Dublin in the selection. Thanks again for your message.

belgie

3 Jul 2019

Study / Where to study, SGH Poland or Smurfit UCD? [4]

Dear readers

I am Chinese who have been admitted by SGH (Warsaw School of Economics) and Smurfit School at University College Dublin, Ireland for the master programme in finance related. Before studying in Poland or Ireland, I have got ACCA, FRM and CFA membership via examinations and professional experiences (accounting and financial analysis in manufacturing facilities, Basel Accord consulting service, fund investment service) in China and hold a master degree in accounting from Chinese University of Hong Kong. Upon graduation from Polish or Irish institution, I need to accumulate some years working experience in Poland or Ireland. Alongside with academic credentials and professional qualifications, I can master English, German and Chinese (mother tongue), all of which at level of C1.

To study a second master degree without prior academic qualification in the equivalent sphere can be difficult to be admitted, although FRM and CFA are a plus. Let alone a small group of schools to opt for. As tution fee of SGH is much cheaper than Smurfit, Ireland, the total outlay in Poland will be halved when making comparison to Ireland. Would you recommend SGH to study? Without Polish language capability, even have world recognised professional qualifications and working experiences from China, whether the likelihood to find an accounting or finance job in Poland is extremely low?

Your answer is critical for me to make a decision. Thanks.