CMU MSCF CMU MSCF PT or FT?

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Dear All

I have a quick question regarding PT and FT program. I would like to hear your suggestions on which one I should apply for.

I am working now(non-finance) but I think I may be able to manage the load of full time study. My question is: which one I should I apply for? PT or FT (Both CMU and Baruch have career support for PT.) or I can choose both? (NYU confirm one can only apply for either PT or FT)

Which program(PT/FT) I might have higher chance to get in or the same? I heard that PT is mainly for people who are working in the
finance industry. Then my work experience will not help me much for PT application.

Thanks for you suggestions.

 

[koupparis]

PT is mainly for people with a day job, regardless of the field. Working FT and doing any FT program is extremely demanding which is why PT exists. For Baruch I know you can chose either and I don't believe your application is judged any differently whether you want to be FT or PT.

 

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Thanks for information. Depending on courses, I may handle more courses while remaining full-time work..I want to keep that flexibility to shorten the time.

 

[shobhitthapar]

Applications for PT or FT go through the same process..... In case of NYU - the Math Finance program is extremely demanding but one can juggle and organize classes in such a way that one could do the program in 2.5 years while working FT, though it will be challenging...

 

[dstefan]

There is no difference between FT and PT for the Baruch MFE Program. There is the same admission standard, the same career services, and you can shift between full-time and part-time status all the time, since that only means you would take four courses, or less than four, a semester.