- Headline
- Good Program
- Class of
- 2025
Reviewed by Verified Member
Overall, I really enjoyed the JHU Financial Math program. The emphasis on coursework is great — there are plenty of related classes to choose from, ranging from fundamental math and computer science to advanced topics like market microstructure, financial derivatives, and deep learning. Students can easily fulfill graduation requirements in 3 or 4 semesters, which provides flexibility for job hunting. For example, it’s possible to take only 3 courses in the fall to leave more time for interview preparation, which I found very helpful.
There are also some excellent professors — like John Miller, Hélyette Geman, and Roza Galeeva — who frequently discuss common interview questions and real-world applications instead of just going through slides, which really adds value.
As for what could improve, the career service is okay but not exceptional. The department organizes some trips to New York City for career fairs and alumni networking events, but given the limited number of hedge funds in Baltimore, the main local advantage is in energy trading (e.g., Constellation). The school provides basic help with resumes, networking, and mock interviews, but there are fewer than 10 direct referral opportunities each year — most job prospects rely on networking and alumni connections.
The current program director is John Miller, and he’s super helpful.
- Recommend
- Yes, I would recommend this program
- Students Quality
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5.00 star(s)
- Courses/Instructors
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5.00 star(s)
- Career Services
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4.00 star(s)