UC San Diego - Master of Quantitative Finance

UC San Diego - Master of Quantitative Finance

UCSD MQF program under Rady School of Management.

Location
La Jolla, CA 92093
Application deadline
April 1
The program changed its name from Master of Finance to Master of Quantitative Finance in the spring of 2024. The UCSD Master of Quantitative Finance (MQF) program is offered by the UCSD Rady School of Management.
Director: Michael Melvin
2024 Ranking Data
Rank
21
Total Score
49
Peer Score
2.1
% Employed at Graduation
24%
% Employed at 3 months
57%
Salary
$81,935
Cohort Size
146 FT
Tuition
$76,128

Ratings

5.00 star(s) 1 reviews

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Headline
An Intensive, Industry-Connected Quant Program Led by Experts
Class of
2023
Reviewed by Verified Member
The curriculum is excellently designed, offering a strong emphasis on programming and hands-on learning. All the quant courses involve intensive programming assignments, ensuring students gain practical skills. The program director, a former hedge fund manager at BlackRock, brings deep industry knowledge and connections, shaping the curriculum to meet current market demands. This program has strong ties to the investment and wealth management industry, featuring courses taught by practitioners and frequent seminars with fund managers and wealth management professionals. The capstone project challenges students to solve real-world problems from financial institutions, providing invaluable experience. Additionally, the program invites specialists, including math professors, practitioners, and machine learning scientists, to lead courses. The faculty includes experts across finance subdomains—ranging from behavioral finance, long-short strategies, and asset pricing to portfolio allocation and financial econometrics—ensuring a comprehensive education.
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Yes, I would recommend this program
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Courses/Instructors
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Career Services
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