I am going to graduate with a bachelors in computer science and masters in math. I have secured admission to CMU's MSCF program. Since my undergraduate studies I was fascinated with the application of science to finance. Hence I worked hard to get relevant internships and grades that have brought me so far.
Yet with the recent downturn in financial markets and the job market, this endeavor will be prove to be a high stakes one, financially and professionally.
I am also very interested in programming and computer science. I am passionate about training myself to improve efficiency in systems using data and modelling. Yet my profile is not strong enough to secure admission at an equivalent prestigious program for computer science at this stage I feel.
After reading countless posts on this forum I have understood that the best mfe grads may still find jobs but it is increasingly becoming very hard and competitive. I want the forum to give me their opinions on:
Yet with the recent downturn in financial markets and the job market, this endeavor will be prove to be a high stakes one, financially and professionally.
I am also very interested in programming and computer science. I am passionate about training myself to improve efficiency in systems using data and modelling. Yet my profile is not strong enough to secure admission at an equivalent prestigious program for computer science at this stage I feel.
After reading countless posts on this forum I have understood that the best mfe grads may still find jobs but it is increasingly becoming very hard and competitive. I want the forum to give me their opinions on:
- What will the job prospects be for an average quant? What kind of work and salaries can they expect in 2 years time on an average?
- On a personal level, what if I work hard for a couple of years and try my luck at getting an equivalent program for computer science. And so try to make a career in data analysis in a different field instead of finance? Would this be a better strategy than trying to launch myself in an increasingly difficult field where infact I may be able to apply my skills more fruitfully in the wide areas that computer science has to offer? Am I correct in thinking this way?