Rutgers MSMF and Columbia MSOR

[Yu Shiqi]

Hello, I know this is an old topic but I just got AD from both programs.

Anyone knows about both program? I'd like to do risk management after graduation. Job placement-wise, which one is a better choice for me?

Thanks a lot! I personally prefer Columbia because its better reputation and location. Any recommendations?

 

[Joe Ross]

I think placement in risk management between the two programs would probably be pretty comparable. As for the Columbia MSOR reputation, why do you think it is better? I agree that Columbia in general has a better name than Rutgers, but I disagree that the MSOR has a better name than the MSMF program.

As for location, yes, NYC trumps New Brunswick any day of the week, but it only takes an hour to get to Penn Station from here, so we are close enough to make it to networking events, interviews, etc.

 

[Yu Shiqi]

I think placement in risk management between the two programs would probably be pretty comparable. As for the Columbia MSOR reputation, why do you think it is better? I agree that Columbia in general has a better name than Rutgers, but I disagree that the MSOR has a better name than the MSMF program.

As for location, yes, NYC trumps New Brunswick any day of the week, but it only takes an hour to get to Penn Station from here, so we are close enough to make it to networking events, interviews, etc.

Thanks for the reply. I do mean reputation in the sense that Columbia is an IVY school overall. Both programs offer the courses that I need. I believe the training strength would be similar also. Yet what I'm most concerned about is how easy to nail an intern when you compare both program side by side. Maybe not too many people can answer this question without bias...

 

[bullion]

how "easy" to "nail" an intern?

 

[Yu Shiqi]

how "easy" to "nail" an intern?

LOL, guys. Bad English. You know what I mean, Anyway, do you have any input?

 

[Joe Ross]

I suggest you compare the hiring stats between both schools. If the stats aren't available on their website then you should call them up and ask them for the info. Here's the link for the MSMF program:

http://www.finmath.rutgers.edu/index.php?d=news&p=news_view&id=14

 

[Yu Shiqi]

I suggest you compare the hiring stats between both schools. If the stats aren't available on their website then you should call them up and ask them for the info. Here's the link for the MSMF program:

http://www.finmath.rutgers.edu/index.php?d=news&p=news_view&id=14

The stats are really good. I'll call Columbia MSOR to get the stats, it seems no placement info was on their website.

 

[JDawg]

The stats are really good. I'll call Columbia MSOR to get the stats, it seems no placement info was on their website.

Let us know if they tell you anything.

 

[IlyaKEightSix]

Brand name, location, you name it, Columbia's got it. I've taken a few classes in Rutgers MSMF. They didn't teach me too much of value.

 

[edcvivi]

Of course Columbia MSOR

 

[Joe Ross]

The brand name associated with Columbia in the industry is due to the MFE and MSMF programs there, not MSOR.

I will add that I have an obvious bias towards Rutgers MSMF.