C++ Programming for Financial Engineering

The CMU MSCF admissions recommended this course to me. I find it very helpful for someone who wants to do quant finance.

Overall, I loved this course. It helped me learn a lot about C++ and prepared me for my masters program.

However, I thought part e in Level 9 was very tricky, especially for Mac users. If there is a formal documentation that lists all procedures, common mistakes, and solutions for Mac users, I would find it extremely helpful.

Overall, it was still a great course, I would recommend it to my friends.

This course was extremely helpful in building my foundational knowledge of C++ while applying it to practical problems in financial engineering. I chose this course because I wanted to strengthen my programming skills in a language widely used in quantitative finance, and to understand how computational methods are used in pricing and risk modeling. The course provided a well-balanced mix of theory and hands-on implementation, which allowed me to connect numerical techniques with real-world financial problems.

I found this course when first applying to Baruch's MFE Program. I had some coding experience, but not with C++, which was specifically required for admission into the program. For students who do not meet this requirement, Baruch recommends this QuantNet course, stating that its certificate would meet the C++ requirement. This, and later learning that it is relatively well known / respected course, I decided to take it.
As I was taking the course, I was pleased with most explanations on the topics, including a general idea, perhaps a tangible analogy, and then some utility and examples. I was also happy to see the lots of sample code provided to us so that we may experiment and play with already working code. I also appreciated the suggestions throughout regarding other texts / resources for more information on whatever topic in question.
In general, it was a very informative course, with easy-to-follow lectures and interesting, albeit occasionally difficult, quizzes and homework assignments.

Choosing to dive into C++ at Baruch College was a deliberate step in shaping my academic and professional path. My primary drive stems from a strong ambition to pursue a Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) and to build a robust understanding of quantitative finance.

From the outset, I recognized that in the modern financial landscape, deep theoretical knowledge alone isn't enough. The ability to translate complex financial models into actionable, high-performance systems is critical. C++ stands out as the foundational language for this, powering everything from high-frequency trading platforms to sophisticated risk management tools and derivative pricing engines. For me, mastering C++ is less about simply learning code and more about acquiring the essential toolkit for real-world financial applications.

Baruch's MFE program holds a reputation that deeply resonates with my aspirations. It's about setting myself up for success, ensuring I have the necessary groundwork to tackle advanced algorithms and implementations within the MFE curriculum.

Beyond the MFE, my broader goal is to genuinely understand the mechanics of finance. C++ offers a unique lens through which to explore this. By coding pricing models, simulating market behaviors, or implementing risk analytics, I anticipate gaining a far more intuitive and practical grasp of financial concepts than through theoretical study alone. Baruch's standing in business and finance, combined with the practical bent of its curriculum, made it the obvious choice for developing this specialized blend of quantitative and financial knowledge. This course isn't just a requirement; it's a strategic investment in my future capabilities.

As someone who is trying to navigate through the ocean of “skills needed for breaking into quantitative finance” , the journey can be quite unclear and it is easy to get lost in everything. This course not only paves a path for you, but it also gives you C++ knowledge where you can be confident in knowing that you learned the nitty gritty details of syntax, logic, and object oriented techniques.

I’ve realized after I graduated, I fell in love with math and quantitative finance. It was a field where I could do computationally hard work and contribute by constantly engaging my critical thinking skills. I decided I want to pursue an MFE by 2027 and this was the first big step for me in my journey.

I enrolled in this C++ course to fulfill Baruch’s MFE application requirement and to build proficiency in a language still pervasive in financial engineering. The clear, practical assignments helped me quickly grasp core concepts—from object-oriented design to memory management—and apply them to real-world quantitative problems. Your timely feedback made the material both challenging and directly relevant to my career goals in quantitative finance.

I found this course through QuantNet while looking for a way to improve my C++ skills for finance. As a math major planning to enter quantitative finance, I realized that C++ is still an important language in the field. I chose this course because it has a very practical and structured curriculum, with great support from the TA.

During the course, I learned a lot not only about C++ syntax, but also about how to structure real financial engineering projects. The assignments helped me build strong foundations, and the final project brought everything together. It was sometimes challenging, but very rewarding.

Thank you for the great learning experience!

The most unique part of this course is its close alignment with the financial application. I mean there’re lots of C++ courses and books all over the world and internet for many years, and QuantNet C++ can teach the fundamental OOP and combine it with actual financial application.

I took this course to strengthen my C++ fundamentals and understand more about its application in the financial sector. The structured assignments and hands-on projects were extremely helpful in building both my understanding of C++ concepts and problem-solving ability. I particularly appreciated how the course focused on real-world applications relevant to quant roles.

I think this course is very good; it has given me a preliminary understanding of the C++ language. I learned about this certificate from my classmates and online, and I want to use it for my application to a Master's program in Financial Engineering. My purpose in obtaining this certificate is to improve my C++ proficiency so that I can make some contributions in both the tech and financial engineering fields

I did not take any C++ in my undergraduate school, so I took this course to complement my C++ capability to make me well prepared for quant recruiting.

I think this course is excellent, and it provides me with great overview of the C++ language, especially the financial application part. I took the course to complement my programming skills.

I took the course as a prerequisite for applying to the Baruch MFE program. Throughout the course, I gained valuable new tools and can confidently attest to the program's high standards

My experience has overall been positive, I found the material useful and the forum is of great assistance throughout the course. I found this course via a friend who took it last year and advised me to do it to boost my cv.

The forum style course made it collaborative.
Video lectures felt dated.
Assignments were challenging yet helpful
Great course, super informative!

I enrolled in this course for my graduate school application and spent about six weeks working through the material. At first, the forum format felt unfamiliar—I even had trouble locating the homework, and setting up the environments (Windows/Visual Studio or macOS/Xcode) was a nightmare for someone new to C++. I’d strongly suggest the TAs create short setup tutorials (about 7–8 minutes each) for both platforms; a video walkthrough would save beginners countless hours. Once I past the initial hurdles, though, the journey becomes smooth—getting started really is half the battle. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this course: in under two months, I went from zero C++ experience to writing basic option-pricing models. It’s been time well spent. Thanks to everyone who helped along the way!

I decided to take the course for MFE program entry requirement. The course was overall very helpful, provided critical knowledge for Intro into CPP as well as helping me getting thru some basic question in interviews.
Experience is nice, TA very helpful. Forum has plenty useful links.

The course offers a lot of breadth and a fair amount of depth. I'm an economist who has fallen in love with coding all these years, and C++ has able been someone on my resume I lacked and I always wanted to learn. So now I know some C++ and maybe this will make the industry transition a bit easier for me.

I found this course extremely helpful. I thought I knew C++ decently well, but I was utterly wrong. It covered the material in depth, precisely what I was looking for. The exercises and lectures solidified the more complex subjects and provided practice. Having homework that the TA grades was also lovely, as I was more aware of the code quality and the patterns I use to design my programs. I took this course because I'm starting a quantitative finance program in the fall, and I wanted to be extra prepared for the programming aspect. Some MFE programs recommended this course as prep, so I figured I'd take it.

The course is very well-structured, and did a great job in teaching us c++ programming for beginners. I found the course as I was looking for extracurricular courses to learn solely about more programming languages, and I decided to take the course because it is widely recognised by many grad schools, and because I want to switch major from stat to financial engineering. I find the course very helpful! Thank you!