Hear me out. I know that CQF(www.cqf.com) is meant as a substitute for Masters in Financial Engg(MFE). And most people would call it an idiotic waste of money.
Now let me lay out my situation. I'm from a science background but lack exposure to finance. I'm keen on pursuing a MFE, and like everyone would want to get into the best unis. Now I understand that competition at the top unis is severe. So the need to build my profile to stand a chance. Presently I have cleared both the levels of FRM.
I was considering two options: CFA L1 or CQF. Obviously the relevance and overlap between CQF and MFE is far more pronounced. The links between FRM and CQF are crystal clear, esp. when it comes to risk modelling. My query was, if say I get some funding assistance for CQF, then would it help me in my uni prospects? Or should I do CFA?
Now let me lay out my situation. I'm from a science background but lack exposure to finance. I'm keen on pursuing a MFE, and like everyone would want to get into the best unis. Now I understand that competition at the top unis is severe. So the need to build my profile to stand a chance. Presently I have cleared both the levels of FRM.
I was considering two options: CFA L1 or CQF. Obviously the relevance and overlap between CQF and MFE is far more pronounced. The links between FRM and CQF are crystal clear, esp. when it comes to risk modelling. My query was, if say I get some funding assistance for CQF, then would it help me in my uni prospects? Or should I do CFA?
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