University of California, San Diego - Master of Quantitative Finance

University of California, San Diego - Master of Quantitative Finance

UCSD MQF program under Rady School of Management.

Reviews 4.50 star(s) 2 reviews

Headline
An Intensive, Industry-Connected Quant Program Led by Experts
Class of
2023
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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.
Recommend
Yes, I would recommend this program
Students Quality
4.00 star(s)
Courses/Instructors
5.00 star(s)
Career Services
5.00 star(s)
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