C++ Programming for Financial Engineering

C++ Programming for Financial Engineering

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For people interested in pursuing graduate studies in financial engineering and learning essential C++ topics with applications to finance. The course is 16 weeks long and no prior programming experience is required.

Thousands of students who successfully completed the certificate have been accepted into highly selective quantitative finance programs and prestigious financial institutions. With an emphasis on financial applications for quantitative finance, the course is useful to professionals interested in learning the main programming language used in the quantitative financial industry.

C++/Advanced C++ Quantnet/Baruch MFE/Daniel Duffy certificates

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Xiaofei Yan
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Great C++ course for MFE programs
I took this course because I am going to apply for some MFE programs and enhance my financial engineering background. I found it by friend's recommendation and knew it would be a great course because it's provided by Baruch College on QuantNet. The learning experience is great! My C++ programming skills got enhanced and I have also gained practical knowledge in its utilization in Financial Engineering.
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David Chou
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Getting C++ skill to get into Baruch MFE
I decided to take this course because I plan to pursue a Master’s in Financial Engineering in the U.S. and eventually work and live there. Since Baruch’s MFE program is one of the top programs in this field, I wanted to start preparing early by building a strong skill in C++ for quantitative finance.
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zhamahz
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Exceptional C++ Course with Great Structure, Guidance, and Community
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with the C++ course. The structured content and well designed exercises provided a solid foundation and helped me develop a deeper understanding of programming concepts. I would especially like to thank my TA, APalley, for his consistent guidance, prompt feedback, and patience throughout the course. The forum community was incredibly resourceful, it offered an enormous amount of direction, discussions, and shared knowledge that greatly improved my problem solving approach.

This course not only strengthened my grasp of C++ but also taught me how to approach problems the right way, by understanding underlying concepts and learning from others’ perspectives. Overall, it was a truly valuable and eye-opening experience.
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amandeep.sg
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Exceptional for mastering C++!
The Quantnet C++ for Financial Engineering course is exceptional for mastering C++. It significantly deepened my understanding of C++ concepts, particularly in low-level design. The support from Professor Dr. Daniel Duffy and teaching assistants Avi Palley and Paul Lopez was outstanding.

Completing this course has boosted my confidence in my C++ skills and equipped me to apply them effectively in real-world scenarios.
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atgriffin
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A Highly Valuable Course That Builds a Solid C++ Foundation with Real Quant Finance Applications
I found the course to be very important and valuable for me to learn to code in a language I had no experience in before. I had done object-oriented programming but it has been quite a while since that I had done that. Lastly, the Black-Scholes, FDE, and Monte-Carlo simulation exercises at the end were very useful applications of what I learned in the course to quantitative finance. In short, I highly recommend the course for those who want to get a solid foundation in C++.
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thewayiame
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A Challenging Yet Rewarding Journey to Master Essential C++ Skills with Great TA Support
The program is a wonderful journey far beyond expectation. Through this program one can learn essential C/C++ programming techniques with fairly steep learning curve and gain experience via application in modeling exercises. Furthermore, TA would provide insightful support on any issues and improves one’s understanding.
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Extremely helpful in learning C++
The courses is extremely helpful in learning the basic concepts of C++ and programming, with strong emphasis on object-oriented programming.
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Dev M. Bandhiya
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A Practical and Engaging Way to Master the Core Foundations of C++ Programming
I took the C++ course to build a strong foundation in programming and understand the core concepts of object-oriented design, data structures, and memory management. Since C++ is widely used in software development, game engines, and system programming, I felt it was essential to learn it for improving my logic-building and problem-solving skills.

The course was very engaging and practical, with assignments and projects that helped me apply what I learned. I especially enjoyed working on coding exercises involving classes, inheritance, and STL, which deepened my understanding of real-world programming in C++.
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wooshack
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Great experience
The course experience was good. I found it relatively simple to follow and complete. I took the course to learn C++ and obtain the certificate.
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Challenging but Rewarding C++ Course That Builds Real Quant Finance Skills
I found the course to be incredibly educational and rewarding. The problems were quite challenging, and the homework assignments required a significant amount of time and effort. I often spent hours researching C++ concepts on platforms like Stack Overflow and even GitHub. While demanding, this process greatly deepened my understanding of the material.
Personally, I am stronger in mathematics than in computer programming. The math in this course was very manageable — in my opinion, anyone with a solid grasp of arithmetic and algebra would be well-prepared. The greater challenge lies in the programming. I recommend having a good foundation in C++ before starting, as the professor moves through the material quickly. He is extremely knowledgeable, though the online lecture format can make it harder to ask clarifying questions in real time. The discussion forum is helpful, but I also suggest reading the recommended books if you don’t have prior experience with C or C++.
Students who already have a strong base in C++ — or who are comfortable seeking out additional resources independently — will thrive in this course and likely find it easier to build upon their skills.
The applications to quantitative finance were particularly fascinating and easily my favorite part of the class. I initially enrolled in this course because I plan to pursue graduate studies in quantitative finance. Several universities, including Carnegie Mellon, specifically recommended this course for students without prior C++ or object-oriented programming experience. I wanted to strengthen my programming background, knowing that C++ is fundamental to quantitative finance due to its speed and flexibility.
Overall, this course pushed me to grow, challenged me to improve, and humbled me in the best way possible. It not only improved my technical skills but also reinforced the importance of perseverance. The TA was incredibly supportive and made the learning experience much more approachable.
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