Ms in Stat with co-op vs MFE

[JIN LEE]

Hi,
I saw several posts saying that MFE programs are valued more because they are more industry oriented and they help get connected to the industry through internship.

However, some Ms in stat programs provide both co-op and thesis options and have courses on financial math (or stat).

In this case, will MS in stat be a better choice because of 1. money 2. thesis option 3. possibility to obtain both broad quantitative knowledge in graduate level and specific applied knowledge in finance?

Thank you

 

[Ken Abbott]

I got an MS in Stat at NYU in 1994. It may be one of the smartest things I ever did.

 

[Mark N]

I got an MS in Stat at NYU in 1994. It may be one of the smartest things I ever did.

Do they still offer it? I can't find any information about it on their site. Just an MBA with a concentration in stats.

 

[Ken Abbott]

They ditched the MS program when the started the math finance edge at Courant. I was disappointed when they did so. Ironically, I teach in the NYU Courant program now.