What is a better career?

What is better career wise, masters from Oxford or LSE?

• Im facing a dilemma now and not sure what to do next... I have received unconditional offer for Mphil in Russian and East European Studies from University of Oxford , St. Cross College (the course involves studying politics, economics, history and classical literature of Russia and Eastern Europe). Also I do have unconditional offer from LSE for MSc in Management, Organizations and Governance. (the course involves modules such as risk management, leadership in organizations, negotiations analysis and etc) I have not replied to any of my offers yet as I am still thinking. I am really interested in both programs and not sure which one to pick. The Mphil in Russian and East European Studies program at Oxford is very interesting academically and the whole experience of Oxford is exciting, but I am a bit worried about my job prospects (applicability of the knowledge to real world) after that degree. On the other hand, MSc in Management, Organizations and Governance at LSE due to its ranking and flexible structure looks more applicable for my future career in business or government. But as it is just a normal MSc in management and not an MBA, the course is very theoretical in nature. A lot of people argue that it is better to work 3/4 years full-time and then do a proper MBA in USA. What course do you think is better to do career wise? Is it true that it does not matter much which degree subject you did at university as majority of jobs are open for graduates in any discipline with only requirement 2;1, and employers do care much more about 'the brand name' of the university you went to?

• Answer:

  My admittedly somewhat amateur view is that both universities are excellent - Oxford is perhaps considered slightly better (and if it's an offer for an Mphil, is there a possibility of upgrading it to a PhD?) but the LSE is also excellent and the subject is more business-orientated. When we're taking staff on generally just the fact that they've got a degree is the main thing - it's rare we get someone who's done a degree in our actual work (construction procurement) so we have to train them up anyway, but the degree shows a level of intelligence.