COMPARE Oxford MCF and Columbia MAFN

[mariosniper]

Hi I was wondering what’s everyone’s thought on this, I have received an offer from both Oxford MCF and Columbia MAFN. I’m very stuck with deciding between these 2 program. I know for Columbia the career support has been getting better, and as for Oxford it is known for the quantitative learning but it seems like there isn’t much career support especially how the program is only 10 months. Could someone give an input?

 

[ajjjw]

If you want to work in the US vs the UK probably factors pretty significantly into this comparison

 

[Andy Nguyen]

The answer is really simple. Want to work in the US, go to a US program.

 

[mariosniper]

I’m actually open for both places, more importantly it’s the quality of the program and the career service

 

[ajjjw]

I'm biased bc I've been in NYC for the last few years and am planning to accept my MAFN offer, but I vote US over UK. better long term prospects in my opinion.

 

[quantyscientist]

Thought you had already asked here
Thread 'Oxford MCF vs Columbia MFE/MAFN'
COMPARE - Oxford MCF vs Columbia MFE/MAFN

MCF any day lol

If it’s CU MFE then yea depends on location of work. But the MAFN isn’t a prime target and second fiddle to IEOR and NYU Math fin

 

[weab]

Oxford unless you want to work in US

 

[quantyscientist]

I'm biased bc I've been in NYC for the last few years and am planning to accept my MAFN offer, but I vote US over UK. better long term prospects in my opinion.

@abeeqt didnt you get Uchicago too?

 

[abeeqt]

@abeeqt didnt you get Uchicago too?

hey no i've not applied to any US programs.

 

[quantyscientist]

Hey sorry wrong tag @abeeqt … supposed to be @ajjjw

 

[ajjjw]

Hey sorry wrong tag @abeeqt … supposed to be @ajjjw

yea i got into chicago and MAFN. Definitely understand that choosing MAFN over chicago is an uncommon choice on here, but i’m in a bit of unique situation. i’m planning to do MAFN part time while continuing to work at frbny. I wanted a more theoretical program as I code daily at work.

Interested to see you say MAFN plays second fiddle. Just from my linkedin stalking, doesn’t seem like CU MFE places THAT much better. Average rank of the program since 2020 is 7. would like to know if you think the difference in marginal or if there’s really that steep of a difference in reputation on the street?

 

[ajjjw]

Have you done a MFE and successfully transferred into industry or are you an applicant like me?

 

[quantyscientist]

That’s a great choice with the PT flexibility.

I won’t comment much on the prog as you can talk to existing students / alumni. But just know IEOR - MFE, MSOR (FE), MSFE (finance PhD courses heavy which are mathematical), MA Stats and ofc UG from IEOR. The placements and employment rates are higher (even based on QN data, else check the schools’s websites if provided). As I alluded to, stiff competition alr within CU

I’m a quant trader

 

[ajjjw]

That’s a great choice with the PT flexibility.

I won’t comment much on the prog as you can talk to existing students / alumni. But just know IEOR - MFE, MSOR (FE), MSFE (finance PhD courses heavy which are mathematical), MA Stats and ofc UG from IEOR. The placements and employment rates are higher (even based on QN data, else check the schools’s websites if provided). As I alluded to, stiff competition alr within CU

I’m a quant trader

really appreciate the input. if i was a fresh out of undergrad student i would definitely opt for chicago. Tons of competition between all the NYC programs forsure, but i’m confident that i’ll make the most out of the program. cheers!

 

[quantyscientist]

Awesome, congratulations on the offers received so far!

 

[Andy Nguyen]

@mariosniper
Have you decided yet? Haven't seen it on your Tracket yet so not sure.
We just got a review for the Oxford MCF program which you may find very comprehensive. Thank you so much @jeffjeffw

University of Oxford - MSc Mathematical and Computational Finance - Reviews

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