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  1. Battle Of the Quants!!

    I just came across the link below and thought it might interests quanteneters.Check it out. BATTLE OF THE QUANTS
  2. How many credits makes a fulltime student?

    Hi, I am an international student. I am an alumni of baruch college.I am thinking to join MS program in the near future, so how many credits will make you a full time student at Baruch?Some schools require 9 credits, but some also require 12 credits.. Thanks,
  3. Accounting or Computer Information Systems??

    Hi Samiam, Well I meant a total of 150 credits including all the liberal arts requirements ..I took 2 accounting classes and I will another 6 more classes that comes out to be around 23 credits..Yeah..I ll rather take the remaining classes at a community college and then get my masters in...
  4. Accounting or Computer Information Systems??

    Thanks Samiam for your great suggestions..So after completing the required number of Accounting classes, I can sit for CPA exam, but that is before August 2009..After that will need 150 credit hours..Any decent online community college that you know of , that offers Accounting courses..let me...
  5. Accounting or Computer Information Systems??

    Thanks for your quick reply Mr.Patel..but I was talking about the choice in terms of long term future potential in either field. I know its like comparing Apples and Oranges..for sure..but I dont need to hear a criticism but rather a suggestion..:). I am laid off so I am thinking to pursue a...
  6. Accounting or Computer Information Systems??

    Hi, I know this forum is for MFE only but I need your opinion. I have a BBA in Finance. I worked for a year and am planning to go back to graduate school in the Fall of 2009. I have thought of graduate program either in Accounting(MS) or MS in Computer Information System at Baruch. Which major...
  7. CDO and morgage backed securities

    Because of the Enron and WorldComm Scandal, Sarbanes Oxley act was passed to strengthen corporate acounting controls. I think there will be new compliance rules for unregulated Hedge Funds, who use derivatives extensively to hedge their positions as well as strict lending practice in the...
  8. CDO and morgage backed securities

    You made a very good point J Star. Greed and the management people who could barely or moderately understand the complex financial models and executed them led to the crisis. But then those models aren't always correct or most of the time are not even close enough and sometimes they get right...
  9. CDO and morgage backed securities

    I have read many postings on this great forum since my senior years at Baruch. There is so much talk about MS, MFE or PHD in Math, Engineering, Finance and the like . But, with the current financial meltdown, none of the degree seems to be valuable and sensible to me. There were many smart...
  10. MS Visual Studio 2008

    Thanks everyone for your response. Quantnet is the best.
  11. MS Visual Studio 2008

    Hi Doug, I couldn't download Visual Studio. I tried alternative ways, and it asks for credit card number..and all..Looks like they will charge me through means..But, had the college been listed up there..maybe I would have been able to download. Any tips. Thanks,
  12. MS Visual Studio 2008

    Actually, figured out an alternative way..Will give a try. Thanks
  13. MS Visual Studio 2008

    Hey Doug, Thanks for your quick response and the link.But , I dont see Baruch college in the list of colleges in the selection window.How do I get through this? Thanks,
  14. MS Visual Studio 2008

    Anybody has Ms Visual Studio Professional version and not the express edition.Some advanced functionality are not supported in Express edition.. Thanks,
  15. MS Visual Studio 2008

    I tried to practice some code samples from MSDN and doesnt work with the Express Edition.In the real world,you wouldn't use Express Edition..so getting to know the Visual Studio IDE would be a better preparation..
  16. MS Visual Studio 2008

    Hi, This might sound bit crazy, but I am an alumni of Baruch College. I am learning dot net programming and have been using Express Edition to practice and run programs.The Professional Version of MS Visual Studio 2008 is expensive. I tried to download from rapidshare, but it didnt work. .or I...
  17. Trading workflows??

    Hi , I am curious to know how fixed income trading or equity trading workflow is like? i.e the business processes. How do traders, programmers and analyst work together to accomplish the application development? What are the current industry trends in terms of online equity or fixed income...
  18. Learning C#

    Google could have helped ..there are tons of resources..online but the one you provided which is from Microsoft is worth looking into.. Thanks,
  19. Learning C#

    Hi Andy, Where can I download countless example code for learning C#? Thanks,
  20. Learning C#

    Thanks Doug, Learning to program in C# seems to be much easier.. I even tried Python..which is a great language..and it should get wide recognition soon.But since, Microsoft has a dominant market share in terms of software market..learning their language shouldn't be a bad idea..C# might be...
  21. Learning C#

    Hi guys, I am a hobbyist programmer. I have a finance background but love programming. I have started to learn C#. Visual C# eases and one can quickly write some simple windows applications..which would take several months to a year to do so in C++ and other language..I tried C++ but took lot...
  22. Computer Science VS Financial Engineering

    Thank You Thanks a lot Mr Townsend for the details..........
  23. Computer Science VS Financial Engineering

    Thank you for clarifications Andy.
  24. Computer Science VS Financial Engineering

    Having read various thread on" quantnet.com", it is really interesting to read from Alumni and current students about the MFE as well as other related trends and news. Every questions seems to be answered within few hours or atleast within 24 hours , which is incredible. This shows how...
  25. Learning C++

    I am just curious on whether there is a suggested or recommended method of learning a C++ programming Language in terms of using the command prompt (DOS Window) or the Microsoft Visual C++(I have MS Visual C++ 2005 edition). And is MS Visual C++ Express edition good for learning advanced C++ too...
  26. Islamic Finance

    GROWING INTEREST When Hedge Funds Meet Islamic Finance U.S. Firms Hire Scholars To Help Design Products; The 'Rent-a-Sheik' Issue By JOANNA SLATER August 9, 2007; Page A1 HAYMARKET, Va. -- One recent afternoon, New York money manager James Rickards presented Sheik Yusuf Talal DeLorenzo with a...
  27. Regarding the Math Pre-requisites

    Thank You Professor Dr. Stefan for your valuable feedback. Sincerely, Sekhar
  28. Regarding the Math Pre-requisites

    thanks Thanks again, I took cal I, 2 -3 years ago, so I need to refresh it and then plan taking upper level classes.
  29. Regarding the Math Pre-requisites

    ?? Thanks for your great feedbacks. What is ODE AND PDE? Sekhar
  30. Regarding the Math Pre-requisites

    Thanks Hi Yuriy, Thanks a lot for your quick response. I took calculus I only, so I will take II and III, plus the other two required courses. Sometimes, I just wonder, do you really use all those advance calculus concepts to solve complex financial problems? I am an undergrad student and...
  31. Risk Managment presentations

    Didnt work Hi Woody, I tried to browse the link on risk management presentation, but doesn't work at all. Thanks, Sekhar
  32. Regarding the Math Pre-requisites

    Hi , I am just confused of the pre-requisites for math requirements. >>>>>2 semesters of Calculus-Does this mean that you need to take Calculus I and II? and I think i got the other two right as one needs to take 1 probability and a Linear algebra course right? Please correct me...
  33. New Quantnet members say hi

    Thanx Thanks Richard
  34. New Quantnet members say hi

    Hi steve, Thanks a lot for you quick response. As a new learner of c++, I downloaded Microsoft's Visual c++ 2005 edition. However, should I proceed learning this new language with MS C++ or are there other better options or what is the industry standard for compiling c++ programs? Thanks in...
  35. New Quantnet members say hi

    Thanks Steve
  36. New Quantnet members say hi

    Hi, I am graduating soon from Baruch with a BBA in finance. However, I have to admit that I am addicted to quantnet since a month. I love programming so, I am planning to get into MFE program in the near future and hope to network with fellow seniors .
  37. New Quantnet members say hi

    Hi, I am an undergraduate student at Baruch College with a Finance major graduating in August 2007. I am thinking to get into MFE program a year later. In the meanwhile, I would like to learn C++, but need some suggestions regarding the best compilers to run the program that are available for...
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