COMPARE CMU MSCF and Columbia MFE? (Background Given)

[mfe_LK]

Hi all,

This is my first post here, feeling excited!

I'm graduating from UC Berkeley with Stats and Business double major. I have taken 3 computer science classes so I can program but not as skillful as CS Majors. I have internship experience in BlackRock, another one in China, both in quantitative investment field.

I want to do quantitative asset management in the future. I know the opportunities are very limited especially for fresh grads so I don't know which school can help me better to achieve my goal. I really like Columbia course setting cuz I can learn stochastic cal and other interview related courses earlier, whereas CMU's finane econ and probability in first mini are sth I've learnt in undergrad. However, I heard CMU's class are very close to real industry practice and I also like CMU's career service. Given my background and my career goal, I would really appreciate if I can hear your suggestion on school choice!


Thanks!

 

[hanaF]

given u graduate from UCB, why not consider the UCB MFE program?

 

[mfe_LK]

given u graduate from UCB, why not consider the UCB MFE program?

Ummm, kinda wanna go NY for different experience. So I'm just debating between these two programs.

 

[Quant4Life]

I'd suggest to look into NYU's program as well. It's more theoretical, so it'll depend on you which one fits you best...

 

[mfe_LK]

I'd suggest to look into NYU's program as well. It's more theoretical, so it'll depend on you which one fits you best...

Thanks! Do u know in terms of career opportunities, which one is better?

 

[l_l_c_p]

Hii Quants
I am kinda behaving like an a@#$%&e by posting a question on this forum asking about masters Fin Math at IIT Chicago . But dear quants those who are aware of the rankings can anyone enlighten me about the tuition fees mentioned in the ranking against the universities . Are those for one academic year or the full course fee ?

 

[Andy Nguyen]

The tuitions on the ranking are often quoted for the whole degree, exclusive of any fee. Keep in mind that tuition usually increases each year.

 

[Barbara Wang]

Hi all,

This is my first post here, feeling excited!

I'm graduating from UC Berkeley with Stats and Business double major. I have taken 3 computer science classes so I can program but not as skillful as CS Majors. I have internship experience in BlackRock, another one in China, both in quantitative investment field.

I want to do quantitative asset management in the future. I know the opportunities are very limited especially for fresh grads so I don't know which school can help me better to achieve my goal. I really like Columbia course setting cuz I can learn stochastic cal and other interview related courses earlier, whereas CMU's finane econ and probability in first mini are sth I've learnt in undergrad. However, I heard CMU's class are very close to real industry practice and I also like CMU's career service. Given my background and my career goal, I would really appreciate if I can hear your suggestion on school choice!


Thanks!

I am facing a similar decision like you. Can you tell me which program you joined finally?

 

[lffei]

I am facing a similar decision like you. Can you tell me which program you joined finally?

Go CMU, its so much better for getting a job.