C++ Programming for Financial Engineering

This is one of the best courses I’ve ever taken. Although I’m already a college student, truth be told, this is the first computer course I’ve taken seriously. In the past, computer classes during my primary and secondary school years were mostly used for playing games or writing assignments, which is something I somewhat regret. However, fortunately, this course wasn’t as difficult as I imagined. On the one hand, I’m a mathematics major, so I’m completely competent in mathematical foundations and logical thinking. On the other hand, and more importantly, the clear presentation of the course, assignments, and the assistance from the teaching assistant, including my questions on the course forum and those of other classmates, all contributed to my successful completion of it. It can be said that over these few months, I’ve made the transition from just getting started with coding to becoming proficient in C++ and implementing its applications.
There’s also a somewhat interesting story. During the May Day holiday, I participated in a mathematical modeling competition in our country. As the programmer in our group, I smoothly completed the code writing even without any obstacles, and at that time, I had just learned about the Monte Carlo algorithm, which happened to be the key to the competition question!
In conclusion, this course has brought me great rewards, and once again, I want to express my gratitude to the teachers and classmates who helped me complete the course!

I initially took this course with the goal of systematically learning C++, and this course has provided me with a very solid foundation of C++ knowledge. Although I have been using Python for a long time, this course has still benefited me greatly, as I have developed skills in both C++ and Python programming. First, it has taught me about pointers and memory management, filling in the gaps in my previous knowledge. Additionally, my programming has become more standardized, especially in terms of how to structure classes.

This course saves me a ton of time studying C++. All the concepts are well-explained, and some myths of the previous level will be clear in the next level. The course's HW is awesome and I believe it follows the spaced repetition method. Doing HW not only makes you understand new concepts but also helps you remember concepts from the previous levels. TAs are so constructive in giving you feedback.

I initially looked for a course that would cover C++ and naturally gravitated towards the freely available online courses, but found that they did not cover the depth required to build financial systems at scale. Coming across Quantnet's programs allowed me to fully realize my desire to pursue financial mathematics and related fields through the coursework. I was able to apply myself fully to learn first-hand, design principles and efficient ways to code complex financial applications in level 9. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone moving into a similar field. The TAs and forum has been great! Thanks for a wonderful experience.

Very great and helpful course!

This is an ideal opportunity for those who aspire to delve deeper into the intricacies of C++ and eagerly pursue a career in quantitative finance. Professor Daniel's lectures are not only instructive but also substantive, providing a solid foundation for systematic understanding of the C++ system. Sir @APallay and the other teaching assistants are always at your service, ready to assist you in overcoming any challenges you may encounter during your learning journey.

The courses offered by Baruch College and QuantNet are consistently of the highest quality, ensuring a rewarding and enriching learning experience. Upon completion of my final exams at my school, I intend to promptly enroll in the 'Advanced C++' course to further enhance my skills and knowledge in this domain.

This programming course has been the best I’ve ever taken. The class forum is well-established, and the instructors’ responses are both timely and patient, which is a refreshing change amid the current scarcity of educational resources. The materials, exercises, and exams are meticulously designed, making learning systematic and practical. It's also a pleasure to meet and discuss with so many outstanding classmates and fellows here.

I’m determined to keep enhancing my C++ skills, and I’m hopeful that this experience will open doors for my future career, not only in C++ but beyond. Also, I’m eager for the opportunity to contribute to this course in the future.

A friend recommend this course for me and I found the course is relevant to the financial engineering field, so I take it. In this course, the instructor talks about the functions and syntax of C++ very well, especially those diagrams which are helpful for me to understand the idea. I really recommend this course for those who want to learn C++ to fulfill the prerequisite course of MFE program.

This might be one of the best courses I have taken. Each level incrementally builds your knowledge base and before you know it, you've created an entire Options project in Level 9. I think the biggest asset of this course are the teaching assistants. I specially want to mention @APalley and @Paul Lopez, who helped me through the course and patiently answered all of my questions. You guys make the course worth it on your own. The homeworks are a perfect combination of familiarity and digging around to find information. Finally, thank you Dr @Daniel Duffy for creating this very well structured course that I will certainly be coming back to in the future.

For prospective students: If you're interested in financial engineering, taking this course is a no brainer. If you're not interested in the field, it's still a great option for you because levels 1-8 cover general C/C++ concepts. Only level 9 is the financial engineering specific level. It will be a significant time commitment regardless of your coding background, but that's what makes the course worth it.

Overall, this course has been one of the best value-for-money courses I have ever taken. It easily beats a majority of standard 3-credit courses that universities provide in programming. You get the balance of being introduced to concepts through lecture videos and reading material, support through a forum that covers any question that you might have, and a TA who responds very quickly and is always willing to help. Overall, after taking this I feel more confident in my C++ ability than any other programming language and my understanding of the language and programming has gone up dramatically.

The C++ course was a great experience for me. I learned a lot of valuable techniques and tools that I can continue to use to improve my skills. Avi was very helpful and quick to answer questions and the forum was also helpful for any lingering issues I faced throughout the course.

I had an interest in C/C++ and how it's used. I was self-teaching for a while and decided to expedite my knowledge and practice full-time.

It is probably one of the best C++ courses to take, even if you are not aiming to work in the financial engineering field. The TA was very helpful and responded promptly to all my questions. The assignments have a very nice structure where you keep building your knowledge level upon level, which really helps grasping the concepts. I will definitely apply many of the concepts learned here in my career.

I chose to take this course because I am preparing to apply for a Master's in Financial Engineering in the United States. I believe this course will significantly contribute to enhancing my technical skills. Before taking this course, my knowledge of C++ was very basic. However, during this course, I have learned a lot, including inheritance, polymorphism, and templates. I consider these concepts crucial for producing a well-structured project.

My experience in this course has been excellent. The TA always responds promptly to messages, helping me understand the issues in my assignments. I would highly recommend this course to others.

I have no previous C++ experience, and I need it for application purpose.

I heard the course from alumni in my school. I want to take the course because the C++ course in my school is too simple.

I have heard about the course from many seniors, and they told me it was a great course to equip myself with programming skills I need in future career. Also, as employers value C++ skills, I think it necessary to take the course. In the course, I learn not only the application of C++ but also the basic logic behind, which can help me understand other languages as well.

I had a great learning experience taking this course. Thank you, Prof. Daniel J Duffy, my TA Avi Palley, and Quantnet.

The course content was to the point and covered all the necessary topics required. Emphasis on writing code through the detailed Homework exercise is what makes this course more effective. Writing code after each level helped me understand the concepts better, it also helped me retain the concepts and syntax.

Finally, the active involvement of Professor Duffy, TAs, and past & current students in the course discussion forum is a very important and helpful resource. It helped me to get clarity on all my doubts regarding concepts, quizzes, and HW questions, without having to spend a lot of time looking for them on the internet, in books, etc.

I found this course from the Baruch MFE program site. I always wanted to learn C++ and took this course to work on C++ based projects at my workplace. It will also be a plus on my resume when I apply for MFE Programs.

Great experience, found the different exercises very insightful and the Level 9 problem set to be extremely comprehensive and full-circle. I took the course to just take it, currently an analyst at a bank and wanted to see if I enjoyed C++ coding. Avi was a pleasure to have as a TA, quick responses and great feedback.

I took this course to enhance my c++ programming skills. And I found this course really helpful in providing not only a professional and timely guidance throughout the entire process, but also a good opportunity to apply c++ to option pricing.

The course was recommended by one of my friends, and as a student major in finance, I'd like to grasp C++ so that I can be a quant finance practitioner later.

The course was challenging but very rewarding in terms of understanding C++. I do not regret signing up for it. Forums are also very helpful as they contain lots of information.