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COMPARE Rutgers MSMF and Columbia MSOR

Yu Shiqi

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Hello, I know this is an old topic but I just got AD from both programs.

Anyone knows about both program? I'd like to do risk management after graduation. Job placement-wise, which one is a better choice for me?

Thanks a lot! I personally prefer Columbia because its better reputation and location. Any recommendations?
 
I think placement in risk management between the two programs would probably be pretty comparable. As for the Columbia MSOR reputation, why do you think it is better? I agree that Columbia in general has a better name than Rutgers, but I disagree that the MSOR has a better name than the MSMF program.

As for location, yes, NYC trumps New Brunswick any day of the week, but it only takes an hour to get to Penn Station from here, so we are close enough to make it to networking events, interviews, etc.
 
Joe Ross said:
I think placement in risk management between the two programs would probably be pretty comparable. As for the Columbia MSOR reputation, why do you think it is better? I agree that Columbia in general has a better name than Rutgers, but I disagree that the MSOR has a better name than the MSMF program.

As for location, yes, NYC trumps New Brunswick any day of the week, but it only takes an hour to get to Penn Station from here, so we are close enough to make it to networking events, interviews, etc.
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Thanks for the reply. I do mean reputation in the sense that Columbia is an IVY school overall. Both programs offer the courses that I need. I believe the training strength would be similar also. Yet what I'm most concerned about is how easy to nail an intern when you compare both program side by side. Maybe not too many people can answer this question without bias...
 
Brand name, location, you name it, Columbia's got it. I've taken a few classes in Rutgers MSMF. They didn't teach me too much of value.
 
The brand name associated with Columbia in the industry is due to the MFE and MSMF programs there, not MSOR.

I will add that I have an obvious bias towards Rutgers MSMF.
 
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