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Learned a lot. Excellent experience.
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.
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Wonderful program to break into asset management, especially for those with quantitative background
Class of
2024
Overall the AM program is amazing. The admissions team assess candidates holistically, and they want to know you as a person, your vision, and your motivation to apply for the program. The core courses reaches a balance between quantitative and qualitative parts of asset management - the courses are quantitative, intense, and data driven, which equips students with the ability to analyze financial data to have a better understanding of the market movements, the drivers/factors of returns, and to better develop trading strategies. More importantly, a lot of the professors of the program also work at hedge funds such as AQR as practitioners. Therefore, students are taught not only the theories on paper but also how these theories are applied and implemented in the real-world, which is super valuable. Students are welcome to talk to career development coaches to practice their interview skills and seek their advice all the time.
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Think real world application of Quantitative Finance, think Stevens Institute of Technology
Class of
2019
MS Financial Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology is where Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Programming intersects with real life applications in Finance. The well balanced curriculum and different concentrations offered provides students with the flexibility to pursue their area of interest quantitative finance without losing track of the fundamental building blocks.
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Highly Recommend Stevens' MFE Program
Class of
2025
The MFE program at Stevens is an excellent choice for anyone aiming to break into finance. The curriculum is both customizable and rigorous, allowing me to focus on areas like derivatives pricing and risk modeling. Professors go beyond teaching, offering mentorship and connecting students with valuable peers and industry professionals alike. The program’s strong emphasis on relevant, technical skills ensures that graduates are well-prepared to excel in competitive financial roles.
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MFE program experience
Class of
2020
The MFE program at Stevens was very rigorous and flexibility available in the coursework provided options to take on courses based on my area of interests. Location of the school was also quite helpful with easy access to New York which provided networking opportunities.
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the best progrem
Class of
2024
Everyone is very friendly and you can learn a lot, it's very diverse, and the alumni network will provide you with more help.
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I am thrilled and honored
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.
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Great theoretical base and vast choice of topics
Class of
2024
The course provides a strong mathematical and theoretical foundation in both computational finance, statistics, and machine learning. The professors are highly knowledgeable, and there is a wide selection of modules to tailor the learning experience to individual interests. It’s easy to build strong relationships with faculty, making this a solid pathway into PhD programs and advanced academic research. However, the program’s career services are a notable weakness. While there is the option to complete a thesis in an industrial setting, which can vary greatly in quality and rarely leads directly to employment, there is limited support for job placement and the courses offer little in regards to interview preparation.
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Unlocking Quantitative Finance Success: My Stevens MFE Journey
Class of
2024
The Master’s in Financial Engineering (MFE) program at Stevens Institute of Technology has been instrumental in preparing me for a finance career, even as a non-finance student. The curriculum is robust and highly customizable, enabling me to focus on algorithmic trading with courses in market microstructure, trading strategies, and derivatives pricing. Stevens' proximity to New York City provides unparalleled networking opportunities, enhancing the program’s industry relevance.

The faculty's dedication is exceptional, offering not just academic support but career guidance and invaluable industry connections. The capstone project, in partnership with leading financial firms, allows students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges, bridging the gap between academia and practice. Through my own project, I developed an algorithmic trading model, a hands-on experience that showcased the program's commitment to practical learning.

Stevens’ MFE program offers access to essential financial databases like Bloomberg and Refinitiv, a significant advantage for quantitative research. The program's focus on current market trends, the faculty’s industry expertise, and a strong alumni network contribute to its high ROI, making it a competitive choice for aspiring financial engineers. For those ready to put in the work, Stevens MFE is an outstanding investment.
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MFE
Class of
2024
The MFE is world-class, providing students with industry-relevant knowledge and strong career preparation. What sets Stevens apart is the personalized attention from faculty, who go beyond teaching by offering career guidance and industry connections. Courses are aligned with current market trends, and the FE800 project, in partnership with leading financial firms, offers hands-on experience in real-world innovation. Graduates leave well-equipped for success, with the tools to thrive in top financial roles.
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Highly Recommend
Class of
2025
Academic rigor and diversity. This program features great professors who are renowned practitioners/researchers. It provides a wide range of course options, not only within Yale SOM but also across other grad schools and the undergrad program. It also attracts a diverse cohort of students with varied perspectives and backgrounds.
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100%
Class of
2025
The admission process was seamless, with a holistic approach that takes into account all aspects of your profile. The courses are incredibly challenging and of the highest caliber, taught by world-renowned experts who are leaders in their fields.
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The Ultimate Path to Success
Class of
2025
The program is exceptional, offering an unparalleled educational experience. The curriculum is a perfect blend of theory and practical application, taught by world-class faculty with deep industry expertise. Students benefit from access to cutting-edge resources, hands-on learning opportunities, and a strong alumni network. Highly recommended!
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Excellent Program
Class of
2025
Yale’s Asset Management program stands out for its perfect theory and hands-on experience mix. The professors are knowledgeable and deeply involved in the industry, bringing real-world perspectives into the classroom. The program does a fantastic job of preparing students for the complexities of investment management, emphasizing developing both technical skills and strategic thinking. Plus, the access to networking events, internships, and top-tier resources gives students a real edge in the job market. It's an ideal program for anyone serious about a career in asset management.
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Generalized opportunity
Class of
2025
For a 1 year program student placements are good (factoring in the benefit of being able to work earlier but the cost of no internship opportunities during the summer). Professors are excellent as well as the people in the program. Since the program is highly selective admissions is able to create a well functioning, diverse cohort.
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Excellent program - Crafting the next generation of CIOs
Class of
2025
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Can highly recommend:

Great admissions experience for an ultra selective program. Admissions forms a holistic perspective on your profile and does a great job at creating a class of people with different experiences.

Strong community spirit among the 65 students in the program. We help each other driven by positive sum thinking.

Course quality simply unmatched. Professors come from the industry and craft their lectures around first-hand experience. You can tell they have skin in the game and have walked the talk.
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Oxford MCF Review
Class of
2024
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Lectures - 8/10:
The lectures were generally of good quality, except for some guest lecturers which did not live up to the same standard as the university ones. The content was generally challenging (and could be very challenging without a solid background), but delivered well. My main complaint is that they often felt crammed in to 16 hours due to nature of the Oxford term structure where other universities would offer 20-30 hours to cover the same content.

Seminars - 5/10:
The quality of the seminars was largely dependant on the DPhil student delivering the class (as with many universities). There were some courses which had very useful and informative seminars, but many which were poor and disengaging. This was often made worse by them being held in large lecture theatres (likely due to increased numbers of students on the course), meaning there was often little student engagement.

Careers - 7/10:
I'm quite torn with this one. I (naively) started the year thinking that having this course on my CV would walk me relatively easy into an entry level quant job - this is not the case. In the end the whole application cycle was completely demoralising with little support but a lot of pressure from the course director and other students to keep on
applying. However, I ultimately did walk away with two internships (one as a dissertation organised through the university and one off my own back), so in a sense the process worked. Hence I would say the university does everything you would expect it to to help you, with a decent careers service, and does organise dissertations in industry for some students, but does not go to the lengths some other courses do.

Exams - 8/10 (written papers), 7/10 (C++), 2/10 (Stats/DL):
The written exams are as you would expect (although it can be difficult to prepare with no revision lectures or solutions to past papers). By far the worst exams are the 48hr Deep Learning and Stats exams. While being open book eases revision, they encourage people to work through the night and are horrendous.

Student Experience - 3/10:
The intense and short nature of the course makes the student experience hard and isolating, with occasional parts that make you remember you're at Oxford (like matriculation and formals). As with any degree, it's what you make of it, but the workload on top of the internship applications makes it hard to find time to do other stuff compared to standard 12 months MSc with a bit more time.

Misc:
- Despite the above, the name of this course and the Oxford name goes a long way.
- The introduction week is horribly intense and can feel completely overwhelming, and was actually much worse than the main course for me. Try to prep some stuff in advance (particularly probability theory) if you can.
- I would not recommend this course for people wanting to do PhDs - they barely talk about them and this year of studying was so intense it put me off doing one (and it's way more expensive for most people than the 4th year of an integrated masters).
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Yes, I would recommend this program
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Stevens Masters in Financial Engineering Program
Class of
2024
The Master’s in Financial Engineering (MFE) program at Stevens Institute of Technology is a fantastic option for those looking to break into finance, even from a non-finance background, like myself as part of the Class of 2024. The program offers a customizable curriculum that I tailored for an algorithmic trading role, with courses in market microstructure, algorithmic trading strategies and derivatives pricing. Despite the challenging coursework, the program is designed to build a strong foundation for students from various fields, with professors offering support to bridge knowledge gaps. One of the most exciting aspects was the Capstone project, where I developed an algorithmic trading model, allowing me to apply finance theory and coding skills to a real-world problem. Overall, the Stevens MFE program not only prepares you with the technical and analytical skills needed for roles like algorithmic trading but also provides excellent career support to help you succeed in the competitive finance industry.
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Top-tier faculty and facilities with heavy workload but limited career support in a growing program.
Class of
2024
The faculty is excellent, with professors who are top-tier in their fields. Students can choose from a wide range of elective courses, from Stochastic Calculus to M&A, though the workload in the quant courses is extremely heavy. Most courses involve significant coding and students without prior coding experience often struggle to keep up.

The career services are not very strong, so you’ll likely need to find internships or jobs on your own. This might be because the program is relatively new and many employers aren't yet familiar with it. On the bright side, the infrastructure and facilities of the business school are excellent. Students have access to everything they need, from data sources like Bloomberg Terminals to student lounges and private study rooms.
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Stevens MFE Program
Class of
2024
The Stevens Institute of Technology's Master in Financial Engineering program is outstanding and deserves recognition alongside the top MFE programs in the country. The core curriculum, which includes subjects such as advanced derivatives, computational methods in finance, stochastic calculus, and portfolio optimization, provides comprehensive knowledge, skills, and tools essential for a career in quantitative finance and financial engineering. A wide range of elective courses allows students to delve into specific niches and topics that align with their interests and passions. The instructors and program directors have impressive credentials and are dedicated to helping students master challenging concepts while preparing them for professional success. For anyone passionate about financial engineering and aiming to excel in the field, Stevens Institute of Technology is an ideal choice.
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