COMPARE University of Chicago MS in Financial Mathematics vs Columbia University MSOR
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hi everyone, I've been admitted to these two programs, and right now I am confused which program to enroll in. I mean msfm@chicago is more mathematics, but the program is a bit too short, and I've heard that it is very difficult for a graduate to get a work offer right after the graduation. My concern for the msor@columbia is that the program is like a backup for the mfe program and there are just too many alike programs there.
So What do you guys think about these two programs? Anything is welcomed!
So What do you guys think about these two programs? Anything is welcomed!
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The two programs are really not comparable. They are designed for different career scope. It would be hard to advise without knowing what you plan to get out of these programs.
Can you add your timeline to the Tracker? https://www.quantnet.com/forum/tracker/
The two programs are really not comparable. They are designed for different career scope. It would be hard to advise without knowing what you plan to get out of these programs.
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Where did you hear that it is very difficult for a graduate to find a job right after graduation?
Well, I hope I could work in market risk. I believe positions for risk management will increase and there will be many chances for master degree graduates.
Heard from some friends.
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my friends from that program told me most of them are able to secure jobs shortly after graduation
Is that right for international students??
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I also heard the same story as comesagain's. The majority of the program are international students, so yes.
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Yes, I was only talking abt int'l students actually
Well, that makes it even harder for me to decide...Hi, Andy
I am also thinking about Chicago.
Why would you say it is for different career scope? What's the career scope for Chicago?
I also received an offer from Conell, but it is applied operational research concentration. What would you say for this?
Do you think NYU is better?
Thank you very much.
Would greatly appreciate thoughts from the Quantnet community regarding which program is better. A bit of background about myself... I have worked in banking and consulting (relevantly) for 2 years. Mathematics and finance majors in university. I hope to move into quantitative trading, either in a prop trading house or a bigger institution. I would rather work in the US, however am open to living elsewhere. Here are factors I'm considering:
1. University prestige within the states: Columbia = U Chicago
2. University prestige outside of the states: depends on the country, but probably Columbia > U Chicago since it's an ivy league school
3. Curriculum: U Chicago > Columbia. I think Chicago's program looks awesome. I may be taking core courses at Columbia, which are less relevant to my career path
4. Exit opportunities: U Chicago > Columbia. If I want to work as a quantitative trader, I'm thinking that U Chicago gets comparably more attention from firms in its city vs. Columbia
Could people agree or disagree with my thoughts? And give reasons?
Thanks in advance!
J
1. University prestige within the states: Columbia = U Chicago
2. University prestige outside of the states: depends on the country, but probably Columbia > U Chicago since it's an ivy league school
3. Curriculum: U Chicago > Columbia. I think Chicago's program looks awesome. I may be taking core courses at Columbia, which are less relevant to my career path
4. Exit opportunities: U Chicago > Columbia. If I want to work as a quantitative trader, I'm thinking that U Chicago gets comparably more attention from firms in its city vs. Columbia
Could people agree or disagree with my thoughts? And give reasons?
Thanks in advance!
J
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I would take Chicago. There ia job there I love theoretical stuff
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Xuzhi, I think MSOR is better for you cause:
1\ Lots of MSOR graduates end up working in consulting & operation positions so if you dislike quant jobs the MSOR provides more flexibility.
2\ Most UChicago graduates are not as outstanding as you and I believe you deserve a better program than UChi one. (I mean you are from the best department of the best univ in China so you should consider a same level graduate program. Uchi is a good univ but the location ... too bad)
1\ Lots of MSOR graduates end up working in consulting & operation positions so if you dislike quant jobs the MSOR provides more flexibility.
2\ Most UChicago graduates are not as outstanding as you and I believe you deserve a better program than UChi one. (I mean you are from the best department of the best univ in China so you should consider a same level graduate program. Uchi is a good univ but the location ... too bad)
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I believe UChi provides better graduate education than Columbia and, I believe Marcus would found more classmates who are not as good as him in MSOR. I know some really outstanding guys in MSOR but the majority, unfortunately, are students who possess poor soft or hard skills. Columbia OR is like Columbia Stats -- if you know what I mean. They are almost sure cash cows for Columbia U.
I believe U Chi is underestimated since it gains its fame mainly in academic.
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