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University of California, San Diego - Master of Quantitative Finance

University of California, San Diego - Master of Quantitative Finance

UCSD MQF program under Rady School of Management.

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Location
La Jolla, CA 92093
Application deadline
April 1
The program changed its name from Master of Finance to Master of Quantitative Finance in the spring of 2024. The UCSD Master of Quantitative Finance (MQF) program is offered by the UCSD Rady School of Management.
Director: Michael Melvin
2025 Ranking Data
Rank
22
Total Score
39
Peer Score
2.0
% Employed at Graduation
16%
% Employed at 3 months
47%
% Employed in the US
21%
Salary + Sign On Bonus
$63,653
Cohort Size
215 FT
Tuition
$79,924

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Top-tier faculty and facilities with heavy workload but limited career support in a growing program.
Class of
2024
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The faculty is excellent, with professors who are top-tier in their fields. Students can choose from a wide range of elective courses, from Stochastic Calculus to M&A, though the workload in the quant courses is extremely heavy. Most courses involve significant coding and students without prior coding experience often struggle to keep up.

The career services are not very strong, so you’ll likely need to find internships or jobs on your own. This might be because the program is relatively new and many employers aren't yet familiar with it. On the bright side, the infrastructure and facilities of the business school are excellent. Students have access to everything they need, from data sources like Bloomberg Terminals to student lounges and private study rooms.
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An Intensive, Industry-Connected Quant Program Led by Experts
Class of
2023
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The curriculum is excellently designed, offering a strong emphasis on programming and hands-on learning. All the quant courses involve intensive programming assignments, ensuring students gain practical skills. The program director, a former hedge fund manager at BlackRock, brings deep industry knowledge and connections, shaping the curriculum to meet current market demands. This program has strong ties to the investment and wealth management industry, featuring courses taught by practitioners and frequent seminars with fund managers and wealth management professionals. The capstone project challenges students to solve real-world problems from financial institutions, providing invaluable experience. Additionally, the program invites specialists, including math professors, practitioners, and machine learning scientists, to lead courses. The faculty includes experts across finance subdomains—ranging from behavioral finance, long-short strategies, and asset pricing to portfolio allocation and financial econometrics—ensuring a comprehensive education.
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