C++ Programming for Financial Engineering

As someone trying break into MFE programs from investment banking, I had limited cs classes (1) in undergrad. I learned from various connections that this course is highly regarded in the world of quant finance, and after finishing I feel so much more confident about programming. This course is very dense in content (especially for people new to programming) and requires time to really do researches on your own (especially for Level 9) but the teaching is great. Also I received great instructions from TA and the forums. I would strongly recommend for anyone interested in quant finance, regardless of prior programming experience:)

The course provides a very comprehensive introduction to C++, from the basics to OOP and GP. The course has helped me establish a foundation in C++ for financial engineering, and I hope to see its real-life applications in the near future. I find my TA very responsible, and the supportive community has also been very helpful.

I heard about the course from my classmates. I wanna take this course because I didn't take a C++ programming course at school, and this is necessary for a MFE program admission. The course is really well-arranged, especially for the homework part. It enables me to dive deeper in to every level step by step.

Excellent experience! The course is really systematic and has covered a lot of details as well as ideas for program design.
The course was recommended by a friend to me who is also learning financial engineering. He found the course useful and informative so I decided to take the course as well, which turned out to be a wise choice.

Fantastic learning experience. The TA Avi and Paul were super helpful. The course is clearly outlined and well structured, and the videos are very clear in content. It is recommended to people who want to learn C++, not especially for finance people for most of the course content (but it might be a little difficult if they have no idea about those options).
The reason for taking the course is I would like to widen my options when applying for a job. With C++, I could apply for Quant developer or other modeling positions that require C++.

My experience in the course has been good, I found the lecture notes, exercises and forums very helpful. My reason for taking the course was learning cpp but not just in the general sense. I think cpp is a lot more intimidating than python to learn and so I was looking at structured learning options when I found the course on QuantNet. I decided to take the course as the reviews seemed very positive and it seems like this certificate was more meaningful than other potential courses. I feel like I definitely learned a lot and have a good grasp of the fundamentals.

I took this course on the recommendation of a friend when I was looking for a comprehensive C++ tutorial to get started. I am thrilled and honored to be part of this learning journey. Transitioning from zero to mastering C++ coding has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The lectures are well-structured, and the homework assignments provide ample opportunities to delve into complex concepts. However, I believe the course could be further enhanced by updating the visualization tools. While traditional Excel is used for visualization, incorporating more advanced plotting tools available today would make the learning experience even more enriching.

I feel that the teacher's instruction and the example code provided are very professional and easy to understand, and my teaching assistant, APalley, is also incredibly enthusiastic, offering me great support in my studies!

I took this course in order to learn C++, a quite useful language, systematically, while also aiming at laying a foundation for my further endeavor in Financial Engineering. I found the homework in this course really great, and I have learned a lot through practice.

I had the pleasure of taking this C++ course over the last four months, and I must say it was an exceptional experience. As someone working as a model validator rates quant and prior experience in OOP and C++, I enrolled in this course to strengthen my knowledge and refine my skills.

The course offers comprehensive and in-depth content, covering everything from the basics to advanced topics, which made it beneficial even for someone with maths&programming background.

Condensed learning: It effectively condenses what would normally take 1-2 years of personal study into just four months, making it an efficient way to quickly gain a solid foundation or advance your skills.

Valuable for experienced programmers: Even though I already had experience in C++, the course helped me revisit fundamental concepts and correct gaps, ensuring I was building on the right foundation.

Emphasis on practical application: The course doesn't stop at theory—it emphasizes applying the concepts in real pricing applications, which is crucial in the quant industry (personal view).

Collaborative environment: The course fosters a sense of community, allowing me to engage with peers and gain diverse perspectives, which further enriched the learning process.

Finally, the sense of accomplishment upon completing such a rigorous and rewarding program is unparalleled!

Overall, I highly recommend this course to both beginners and experienced professionals looking to solidify or expand their C++ knowledge.

I'm starting a masters degree in financial engineering and thought it would be useful to learn some C++ before going in to the program. A friend from undergrad took it last year and recommended it to me. I found the program very organized, the lectures were well-balanced in terms of theoretical information and examples, and the homeworks gave a good opportunity to practice what I learned. Overall great course to take.

I found the Baruch C++ course while searching for a program that would solidify my programming skills, particularly in the area of financial engineering. C++ is a fundamental language in quantitative finance, and after researching various courses, the Baruch C++ course stood out as one of the most respected in the industry. It has a strong reputation for providing a solid technical foundation for students aiming to work in fields such as quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, and financial modeling.
My primary motivation for taking the Baruch C++ course was to bridge the gap between theoretical finance and practical programming. The financial industry demands robust, efficient, and high-performance applications, and C++ is one of the most widely used languages in this domain due to its speed and flexibility.
Additionally, I realized that C++ is often used for developing trading platforms, risk management systems, and pricing models, all of which are crucial in modern finance. Since I plan to work in a role related to quantitative analysis or financial engineering, I knew that learning C++ would significantly enhance my technical toolkit.
The course itself was quite challenging but rewarding. It started with the fundamentals of C++ such as syntax, data structures, and object-oriented programming, but quickly progressed to more complex topics like design patterns, memory management, and numerical methods. I found the curriculum to be well-structured, with a clear focus on practical applications of C++ in finance.
What I appreciated most was the course’s balance between theory and practice. The exercises were designed to reinforce the theoretical concepts covered in the lectures, but they also mirrored real-world problems, which helped me apply the concepts in a meaningful way.

I took this course to get an introduction to C++ and had a great experience. It was challenging going through the exercises, but with help from the forums and the TAs I was able to get a solid understanding of the homework exercises and cement the knowledge learned in the videos. I had to take the course as part of the admission requirements to an MFE program.

I thought the course was very comprehensive and had great projects. Overall I feel like I learned a lot and am very satisfied with my experience. I would also like to mention that the TA's are great and respond/grade very quickly.

The experience had been excellent! I was taking this course on suggestion from a senior who said it could be great help to my application to MFE (verify this later this year :D) and it turned out to comply with his suggestion given the solid course content and the help it had been to my cpp programming as a beginner. Besides, I think how we ask questions, exchange thoughts in a forum is also beneficial since it's one of the most common paths of communicating to the community. One must adapt to this form of communication if one is set to go to fields like quant that are loaded with programming techniques and this course could be a good way to start. Anyway, I would wholeheartedly suggest anyone who is considering this course to take it. Whatever the result of application might be, the experiences and skills themselves are invaluable.

I had a wonderful experience throughout the course. It introduced me to a lot of core and fundamental C/C++ concepts. The assignments were involved and I really improved on few topics where I felt my knowledge was wanting. The forum is a great place for discussion about the pros and cons of various approaches to writing good code.
My reason to take the course was to get the certificate, but after having completed it with distinction, I am looking forward to enhance my C++ learning even more.

This course was definitely worth it. It provided a solid foundation in C++ and the principles of object-oriented programming. The concepts I learned here can easily be applied to other OOP languages, such as Python.

I'm extremely grateful to the TAs and the forum for their invaluable support. The course content has also proven to be helpful in quant interviews preparations—topics like smart pointers etc. Completing this course not only enhanced my programming skills but also made me more confident in applying them.

Since I plan to apply for MFE programs in this fall, I want to enhance my programming skills. One of my friends recommended this course to me. The course is definitely great and I learned a lot. My favorite part is level9, where i have to design a challenging option pricing mechanism.

I first learned about this course through a recommendation from a classmate, who believed it would be very beneficial for those studying quantitative methods. After enrolling in the course, I found it had a well-structured curriculum, abundant teaching resources, dedicated teaching assistants, and a very active and friendly forum atmosphere. I completed the course and found that it indeed provided me with significant help.

Great course even for someone who already has coding experience! I have mainly been coding in Python in the past, with some exposure to C++ and Fortran. So the material isn't entirely new to me. I still learned a lot from this course. The feedback from APalley is very useful in teaching me how to design code concisely and elegantly. And the forum is very helpful. You can find all the solutions/hints to homework from the forum, and many other C++ knowledge. The lecture notes are good too. I would definitely review the notes from time to time.