Major requirements for MFE programs?

[Paul_Smith]

I'm currently an undergraduate student. In the future, I want to work in finance and am thinking about getting a degree from an MFE program or a Master's degree in finance (MFin). I have browsed several sites regarding these programs and a lot of them say that they want students with a quantitative background.

My questions: are there major requirements for these MFE/MFin programs? That is, do I have to be a math/econ/stats major back in college? Would they look at if you have taken specific classes before they consider your candidacy? For example, do these programs require that I've taken probability, real analysis, etc.?

 

[mhy]

Most programs make their requirements pretty clear. Take a look at their admission pages and you will find your answer. I'd say a large majority of entering students have math/economics/stats/computer science/engineering backgrounds.

 

[Paul_Smith]

Would they go as specific as requiring certain classes in your undergrad studies? A lot of their admissions pages don't indicate that.

 

[mhy]

Some do, some don't. If you are unsure you can always email their admissions and ask.
For example CMU MSCF:

http://tepper.cmu.edu/prospective-students/masters/masters-in-computational-finance/admissions

The page clearly indicates what coursework a prospective student should have had in undergrad.

 

[Paul_Smith]

This looks great. Thanks!

Some do, some don't. If you are unsure you can always email their admissions and ask.
For example CMU MSCF:

http://tepper.cmu.edu/prospective-students/masters/masters-in-computational-finance/admissions

The page clearly indicates what coursework a prospective student should have had in undergrad.