University of California, San Diego - Master of Quantitative Finance

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.