North Carolina State University Financial Mathematics program

[onthesc]

very nice article! I really enjoyed reading the thoughts you've shared here.

 

[Alok]

Thank you.

 

[Ryan]

I attended NCSU's MFM and think this is a good evaluation. As mentioned, biggest plus is the cost, especially for in-state students. I paid one semester what one class costs in a private school. One drawback is the program is taught by academic mathematicians/statisticians so some coursework may be very theoretical (e.g. graduate course in probability or math stat) and only certain classes apply directly to finance. Not necessarily a bad thing as degree is somewhat of a hybrid of financial math and applied math master but it's good to know what you're getting into.

Another point I'd add that is typically underrated is that there is a growing relationship with the program/NCSU in general and triangle tech companies (the new NCSU Math/Stat building is called SAS Hall for a reason--founder of SAS was a NCSU Stat PhD student) and Charlotte banks (i.e. Bank of America--BofA gave $1MM to start an Enterprise Risk Initiative in the school of Management/Business at NCSU).

 

[clarkchao]

Hi
I want to know some specific details in your comment that "Another point I'd add that is typically underrated is that there is a growing ..."

you mean the students will have more chances to reach industry?

 

[elaine]

Pretty good one! I have been searching for useful info about NCSU FM for a while. Thanks!

 

[mazart]

Hi, I am a new one admitted in the NCSU finmath. Does anyone have much more details about this program? Such as career service, industry connection and resources for international students.
Thanks!

 

[mazart]

I attended NCSU's MFM and think this is a good evaluation. As mentioned, biggest plus is the cost, especially for in-state students. I paid one semester what one class costs in a private school. One drawback is the program is taught by academic mathematicians/statisticians so some coursework may be very theoretical (e.g. graduate course in probability or math stat) and only certain classes apply directly to finance. Not necessarily a bad thing as degree is somewhat of a hybrid of financial math and applied math master but it's good to know what you're getting into.

Another point I'd add that is typically underrated is that there is a growing relationship with the program/NCSU in general and triangle tech companies (the new NCSU Math/Stat building is called SAS Hall for a reason--founder of SAS was a NCSU Stat PhD student) and Charlotte banks (i.e. Bank of America--BofA gave $1MM to start an Enterprise Risk Initiative in the school of Management/Business at NCSU).

I attended NCSU's MFM and think this is a good evaluation. As mentioned, biggest plus is the cost, especially for in-state students. I paid one semester what one class costs in a private school. One drawback is the program is taught by academic mathematicians/statisticians so some coursework may be very theoretical (e.g. graduate course in probability or math stat) and only certain classes apply directly to finance. Not necessarily a bad thing as degree is somewhat of a hybrid of financial math and applied math master but it's good to know what you're getting into.

Another point I'd add that is typically underrated is that there is a growing relationship with the program/NCSU in general and triangle tech companies (the new NCSU Math/Stat building is called SAS Hall for a reason--founder of SAS was a NCSU Stat PhD student) and Charlotte banks (i.e. Bank of America--BofA gave $1MM to start an Enterprise Risk Initiative in the school of Management/Business at NCSU).

Hi Ryan,
Could you share more information about this program?