Quantitative Economics, Management and Finance (QEM) - University of Vienna

[SeanKw]

Hi everyone,

I'm currently applying for MS Quantitative Economics, Management and Finance (QEM) at the University of Vienna. I spent the last few weeks searching the internet for information about the program but I'd also like to hear what you experts think about it.

http://wirtschaftswissenschaften.un...uantitative-economics-management-and-finance/

My background
I have a BS in Business Informatics from the University of Munich and have done lots of programming during my studies and during various internships. So I'm amongst others familiar with different programming languages, design patterns and common algorithms (e.g. for sorting and searching). However, I'm rather unacquainted with finance, capital markets, trading and so on... just some rudimentary knowledge.

Program structure
Considerung the curriculum: Do you think the program can prepare someone with my background for a job in algorithmic trading, high frequency trading or for quant jobs? Does the program cover all essential fields?

University of Vienna vs Vienna University of Economics and business (WU)
The reputation is not as important to me as the curriculum. I've also considered the Quantitative Finance program at WU. Unfortunately, their program starts in september and I would like to start in march. Now I'm wondering if it would be an disadvantage to go with the university of Vienna? I know, this sounds naive

Cheers!

 

[Katka]

Hello!

I would like to study QEM in Vienna (in October), now I am studying mathematics. Did you start with Quantitative Economics, Management and Finance in summer semester? How do you like the programme? Is it hard? I will be happy if you can give me any information.
Greetings,

K

 

[SeanKw]

Hi Katka,

I was not admitted.

I applied in January for the Spring term but unfortunately Univie has not been able to officially answer me yet!
In March I called them several times to ask about the status and finally received an informal email saying that I was rejected. No further explanation was given, therefore I can only guess that my Math knowledge was probably insufficient (some of my Math courses were completed four years ago). If you study mathematics you certainly have a better chance.

Sorry, I could not give you any information about the program itself. But be warned, their organization is obviously very poor. I am still waiting for the official letter of rejection and my documents.

Cheers