C++ Programming for Financial Engineering

My experience in the course has been good, I found the lecture notes, exercises and forums very helpful. My reason for taking the course was learning cpp but not just in the general sense. I think cpp is a lot more intimidating than python to learn and so I was looking at structured learning options when I found the course on QuantNet. I decided to take the course as the reviews seemed very positive and it seems like this certificate was more meaningful than other potential courses. I feel like I definitely learned a lot and have a good grasp of the fundamentals.

I took this course on the recommendation of a friend when I was looking for a comprehensive C++ tutorial to get started. I am thrilled and honored to be part of this learning journey. Transitioning from zero to mastering C++ coding has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The lectures are well-structured, and the homework assignments provide ample opportunities to delve into complex concepts. However, I believe the course could be further enhanced by updating the visualization tools. While traditional Excel is used for visualization, incorporating more advanced plotting tools available today would make the learning experience even more enriching.

I feel that the teacher's instruction and the example code provided are very professional and easy to understand, and my teaching assistant, APalley, is also incredibly enthusiastic, offering me great support in my studies!

I took this course in order to learn C++, a quite useful language, systematically, while also aiming at laying a foundation for my further endeavor in Financial Engineering. I found the homework in this course really great, and I have learned a lot through practice.

I had the pleasure of taking this C++ course over the last four months, and I must say it was an exceptional experience. As someone working as a model validator rates quant and prior experience in OOP and C++, I enrolled in this course to strengthen my knowledge and refine my skills.

The course offers comprehensive and in-depth content, covering everything from the basics to advanced topics, which made it beneficial even for someone with maths&programming background.

Condensed learning: It effectively condenses what would normally take 1-2 years of personal study into just four months, making it an efficient way to quickly gain a solid foundation or advance your skills.

Valuable for experienced programmers: Even though I already had experience in C++, the course helped me revisit fundamental concepts and correct gaps, ensuring I was building on the right foundation.

Emphasis on practical application: The course doesn't stop at theory—it emphasizes applying the concepts in real pricing applications, which is crucial in the quant industry (personal view).

Collaborative environment: The course fosters a sense of community, allowing me to engage with peers and gain diverse perspectives, which further enriched the learning process.

Finally, the sense of accomplishment upon completing such a rigorous and rewarding program is unparalleled!

Overall, I highly recommend this course to both beginners and experienced professionals looking to solidify or expand their C++ knowledge.

I'm starting a masters degree in financial engineering and thought it would be useful to learn some C++ before going in to the program. A friend from undergrad took it last year and recommended it to me. I found the program very organized, the lectures were well-balanced in terms of theoretical information and examples, and the homeworks gave a good opportunity to practice what I learned. Overall great course to take.

Very good course especially for someone with no C experience. The large number of threads are very useful when working through the course. All together a great first step to financial engineering.

I found the Baruch C++ course while searching for a program that would solidify my programming skills, particularly in the area of financial engineering. C++ is a fundamental language in quantitative finance, and after researching various courses, the Baruch C++ course stood out as one of the most respected in the industry. It has a strong reputation for providing a solid technical foundation for students aiming to work in fields such as quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, and financial modeling.
My primary motivation for taking the Baruch C++ course was to bridge the gap between theoretical finance and practical programming. The financial industry demands robust, efficient, and high-performance applications, and C++ is one of the most widely used languages in this domain due to its speed and flexibility.
Additionally, I realized that C++ is often used for developing trading platforms, risk management systems, and pricing models, all of which are crucial in modern finance. Since I plan to work in a role related to quantitative analysis or financial engineering, I knew that learning C++ would significantly enhance my technical toolkit.
The course itself was quite challenging but rewarding. It started with the fundamentals of C++ such as syntax, data structures, and object-oriented programming, but quickly progressed to more complex topics like design patterns, memory management, and numerical methods. I found the curriculum to be well-structured, with a clear focus on practical applications of C++ in finance.
What I appreciated most was the course’s balance between theory and practice. The exercises were designed to reinforce the theoretical concepts covered in the lectures, but they also mirrored real-world problems, which helped me apply the concepts in a meaningful way.

I took this course to get an introduction to C++ and had a great experience. It was challenging going through the exercises, but with help from the forums and the TAs I was able to get a solid understanding of the homework exercises and cement the knowledge learned in the videos. I had to take the course as part of the admission requirements to an MFE program.

I thought the course was very comprehensive and had great projects. Overall I feel like I learned a lot and am very satisfied with my experience. I would also like to mention that the TA's are great and respond/grade very quickly.

The experience had been excellent! I was taking this course on suggestion from a senior who said it could be great help to my application to MFE (verify this later this year :D) and it turned out to comply with his suggestion given the solid course content and the help it had been to my cpp programming as a beginner. Besides, I think how we ask questions, exchange thoughts in a forum is also beneficial since it's one of the most common paths of communicating to the community. One must adapt to this form of communication if one is set to go to fields like quant that are loaded with programming techniques and this course could be a good way to start. Anyway, I would wholeheartedly suggest anyone who is considering this course to take it. Whatever the result of application might be, the experiences and skills themselves are invaluable.

I had a wonderful experience throughout the course. It introduced me to a lot of core and fundamental C/C++ concepts. The assignments were involved and I really improved on few topics where I felt my knowledge was wanting. The forum is a great place for discussion about the pros and cons of various approaches to writing good code.
My reason to take the course was to get the certificate, but after having completed it with distinction, I am looking forward to enhance my C++ learning even more.

This course was definitely worth it. It provided a solid foundation in C++ and the principles of object-oriented programming. The concepts I learned here can easily be applied to other OOP languages, such as Python.

I'm extremely grateful to the TAs and the forum for their invaluable support. The course content has also proven to be helpful in quant interviews preparations—topics like smart pointers etc. Completing this course not only enhanced my programming skills but also made me more confident in applying them.

Since I plan to apply for MFE programs in this fall, I want to enhance my programming skills. One of my friends recommended this course to me. The course is definitely great and I learned a lot. My favorite part is level9, where i have to design a challenging option pricing mechanism.

I first learned about this course through a recommendation from a classmate, who believed it would be very beneficial for those studying quantitative methods. After enrolling in the course, I found it had a well-structured curriculum, abundant teaching resources, dedicated teaching assistants, and a very active and friendly forum atmosphere. I completed the course and found that it indeed provided me with significant help.

Great course even for someone who already has coding experience! I have mainly been coding in Python in the past, with some exposure to C++ and Fortran. So the material isn't entirely new to me. I still learned a lot from this course. The feedback from APalley is very useful in teaching me how to design code concisely and elegantly. And the forum is very helpful. You can find all the solutions/hints to homework from the forum, and many other C++ knowledge. The lecture notes are good too. I would definitely review the notes from time to time.

I found the course to be incredibly valuable in preparing me for my Master's in Financial Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. The content provided a strong foundation in Syntax, Inheritance and Polymorphism, which has proven to be invaluable as I delve deeper into the intricacies of financial modeling and analysis. I was particularly impressed by the course's emphasis on practical application. The assignments were challenging yet rewarding, allowing me to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. This hands-on experience has significantly boosted my confidence in tackling complex financial problems.

The forum was an invaluable resource. The discussions among classmates and the insights shared by the instructor created a stimulating learning environment. Overall, I am grateful for the opportunity to have taken this course. It has not only strengthened my academic foundation but also equipped me with the necessary tools to excel in my Master's program.

I had heard about this high-quality course for a long time. To enhance and solidify my C++ programming skills and further learn about its application in quantitative finance, I chose this course and gained a lot from it. I carefully watched each lecture video, took notes based on the slides, and supplemented my knowledge base. I believe this course provides a very detailed introduction to the application of C++ in quantitative finance, making it an excellent course for both beginners and advanced learners. The assignments were also interesting, allowing me to reinforce what I had learned in a timely manner. I am especially grateful to the teaching assistant, Avi, who provided precise feedback on each of my assignments, helping me recognize my mistakes and improve my coding style. I highly recommend this course to everyone!

I had an overall good experience with the course! Coming from a java background it wasn't too difficult for me. I did want to share that as the course continues to be taken by students, it can get a little difficult to sift through the pages and pages of questions. It may be a good idea to go back and look at which questions came up most often and include that in the homework instructions. I understand the course instructors/TAs might not have the bandwidth to do so but it would save them a lot of time if they have to answer the same question over and over again. I took the course because it was part of my admission requirements for CMU MSCF. Overall, very informative and I learned a lot!

As someone who want to break into the quant finance industry but had no experience in C++, I took this course to gain programming knowledge and hopefully improve my competitiveness in master’s program and future job applications. The TAs are very responsive and previous threads on the forum are also very helpful. This is not an easy course and I committed a lot of time to finish it with distinction. Feel proud of what I’ve achieved!