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Out of curiosity, why are physicists in such demand in the financial engineering industry ? Also, why do employers like doctoral students in chemistry who have concentrated on physical chem ? My friend recently finished her Phd in Chemistry with a concentration in physical chem and her main area...

I've recently been told by my professor that when applying to an MFE, there are usually two schools of thought, either the school emphasizes PDE's or probability. What i'm most interested in is knowing which schools MFE programs emphasize PDE.

Where can i obtain historical options prices ? Most sites i visit are paid subscriptions.

I'm taking a course next semester as an upper level senior in stochastic processes. I want to ultimately construct a model or apply what i learn to the financial industry. Can anyone please suggest some sort of project I can do that would be worthy of putting on my resume ?

I have to do a regression project in which I first run a simple regression model then add a few more regressors. Does anyone have any cool examples from finance i can use as well as where i can obtain the data ? thanks.

def worth it

In replying to both MRoss and Martingale, the reason I can't do an MS in CS at this point is because I have only taken introductory programming and obviously don't have the option to apply to an MS program in CS. I looked over the schedule at my school and within the next 3 semesters I would be...

I will be completing my BS in mathematics this year and wanted to know if its a better investment to spend a year to year in a half obtaining my second bachelor's in computer science or an MS in statistics. I want to invest my time in something that's going to help me in the long term, actuarial...

I'm entering my senior year of college now and taking the following courses in the Fall: Numerical Analysis, Investment Science, Introductory Econometrics , Mathematical Physics and Abstract Algebra 1 In the Spring, i'm taking: Advanced Calculus 1, Financial Instrument Pricing, monte carlo...

Furthermore, does anyone know what these mean OAS or TROR simulation

If I am able to choose only one of the courses between Partial Differential Equations and Introduction to Mathematical Modeling, which course do you thins is a better beneficiary in my pursuit of a quantitative finance education ?

Can someone please review this application profile ? BS Actuarial Mathematics Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) MS Quantitative Methods and Modeling (Baruch) MS Statistics (Baruch) GRE Verbal: 650 Quant: 800 Experience: equity research analyst (internship) marketing...

I suggest you apply to an undergraduate program and take the basic math courses such as college algebra/trig and precalculus. After going back to college in such a long time, it's best to be in class rather than an online course.

If i want to write a covered call option on a stock what variables are critical in formulating the contract ? should i implement the black-scholes formula to project the price of the option ?

Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment of operations research analysts is expected to grow 22 percent over the 2008-18 period, much faster than the average for all occupations. As technology advances and companies further emphasize efficiency, demand for operations research analysis should...

Neighborhoodscout.com does an analysis of the safest neighborhoods in Brooklyn, NY based on percentage crime rates. Here are the Top Ten safest neighborhoods in Brooklyn. 1) 23rd st / Ave J 2) Narrows Ave / 79th st 3) Bedford Ave / Avenue L 4) 7th St / Avenue J 5) 9th st / Avenue S 6)...

You're right, my previous post was mainly meant to project my qualification status after having completed the planned experience. I meant to have written that after the entire message but realized i didn't just now. Thanks for point it out and thanks for your view point.

I was wondering if i could get any more view from other members.

Yes, but PDE for Finance is taught at the graduate level. I think learning PDE can come later. It's better to first build a solid ground in programming and analysis. But everyone has their own opinions.

hmmm......interesting. Does this influence quant positions in that business sector ?

As a statistics major, you should definitely take stochastic processes and montecarlo simulation. Furthermore, a course in numerical analysis and one financial mathematics course focusing on derivatives pricing can be very helpful. I believe ordinary differential equations is good course to...

Based on experience alone, you are a well qualified applicant. You should understand that financial engineering is highly mathematically rigorous. The concern is your grades. Especially the intro to programming and probability and stochastic processes. These are the underlying base of FE, so it...

I think you're strong on the finance side but very weak on the mathematics and programming segment. Relative to top MFE programs, your application is fairly weak. What i would suggest is appling to a MS Finance program. Look for MFin. that allow you to incorporate a lot of quant electives.

I'm currently attending Princeton University

I find it really hard to believe that you did well and still can't find a job. i think you need much better career guidance. Rutgers does post good numbers for jobs. i don't get it ? get in touch with some of your old classmates. A MFE from Rutgers is quite good.

I know that, i'm taking actuarial exams as a hedge against not getting in to MFE programs. so i can work a few years and build my quant skills before applying. but i'm not sure if i'm qualified to apply to a MFE program right after graduation. that's why i was asking for suggestions on what i...

I am currently going in to my junior year of college. I'm a mathematics major (BS) with a minor in economics finance. Before I graduate i project my math GPA about 3.6 or 3.7 and my overall a 3.7 or 3.8. furthermore, before i graduate i will have passed actuarial exams. P, FM, and MFE. I...

Does possessing a Certificate in Quantitative Finance increase your chances of Admission in to the Top Programs ?

Evaluate my application ! I'm really curious as to know what programs i stand a chance of getting in to. I know this is not detailed enough to make any rational decisions by the forum members but i think I've broadly summed it up. I hold a BS in Mathematics with a 3.6 GPA and 3.8...

I'm posting this thread as a response to continuous discussion of acceptance rates for MFE programs. I'm probably not the only one to think this, but don't you all agree that a certain number of applicants that apply to FE/Finance programs don't even stand a chance in the first place? For...

It's pretty obvious candidates for the financial engineering degree aspire to be quants on wall street and other leading financial firms. I was just wondering how else the FE degree could be applied ? What other areas can you use it for ? Since the job market for these fields are unpredictable...

Can you submit applications to the same school that you got rejected from again for the next year ?

OK, i'm one of those persons who gets very depressed by a rejection letter, i'm applying to most of the top financial engineering programs and already shivering at the thought of a rejection. You know that heart sinking feeling like everything's over ? Just wanted to know how some of you handle...

I was just wondering as to what undergraduate courses a potential masters candidate in financial engineering or finance take before graduation. I have been browsing most of the top program websites and it seems like partial differential equations is a must. I am also planning to take stochastic...