From AI to Quantitative Finance: Seeking Guidance

[aniketk]

Hello everyone,


I’m currently in the final year of my bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and I’ve been actively preparing for the GRE as I plan to pursue a Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance, targeting Fall 2026.


While I am deeply passionate about exploring the field of Quantitative Finance, most of my academic work, internships, and publications so far have been in the domain of Computer Vision. I do not have any formal background or work experience in finance, and this is a major concern for me as I embark on this journey.


I would love to hear from anyone who has transitioned into Quantitative Finance from a different background or who can offer advice on how I can bridge this gap.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Take a look at this one. With proper planning, anyone can pivot and strengthen their profile significantly.

Baruch MFE Thread 'Feedback on plan for building profile for Baruch MFE Fall 2026?'

9/2/24

Hi everyone,

I posted here around a month ago, and have since put together a plan for the next year in order to bolster my application, as well as fill most of the quantitative holes from my undergrad degree. Any feedback/suggestions would be much appreciated!

A little background:
I graduated in 2021 with a BBA in Economics/Finance from Baruch College. My GPA was not good (~3.00), but I’ve since gained 3.5 years of experience in industry. My career so far has been in data engineering, software project management, and data science. I consider myself very proficient in Python, SQL...

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