How are the finance programs at UCF, USF, and FSU?
I am trying to narrow down my list of schools to apply to and I only want to apply to one school in Florida. Also if you have any other useful info on the schools I would appreciate it.
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Monday, May 28, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Question about graduate programs in Finance & Financial Engineering
Question about graduate programs in Finance & Financial Engineering?
I will be finishing up my undergrad in chemical engineering. I want to go to grad school. My goals with this graduate degree are to learn about investing and wealth generation. I want to be my own stock broker and manage my own retirement. As a secondary goal, I want the degree to enhance my job opportunities in the field of chemical engineering. There are 3 choices I am looking at. 1.MBA with a specialization in finance 2.MS in Finance 3.MS in Financial Engineering For starters I have never heard of Financial Engineering. I was hoping someone could tell me how a financial engineer differs from a MS of Finance. I understand that the obvious choice might be MBA since I want to move up. However, if advancement is just as possible with the other degrees then I would prefer the one that would enable me to apply my education to managing my own money portfolio. Any insight will be helpful
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I think the "difference" you refer to is largely in the terminology with regard to "financial engineering"...Its a title, and most that hold that position are not necessarily engineers by trade, in fact most of them are not....Many have technical backgrounds in statistics, mathematics, etc...Others come from very good MBA programs. All of this being said, a Chemical Engineering degree should prepare you for about anything - a "stock broker" really only has to pass a few exams without any formal education. My suggestion would be the MBA, which can also have career centers and steer you in the right way and explain the subtle differences...Institution DOES matter here. Unlike maybe your engineering undergrad where there is a fairly tight curruculum and employers know what they're getting, MBA programs are all across the spectrum from GREAT to PISS POOR. Unfortunately with the MBA, most require a few years of related work experience. Either try a couple years experience first and then go back, or otherwise might opt for a Masters of Finance/Financial Engineering. This is just one persons' suggestion, hope its helpful.
I will be finishing up my undergrad in chemical engineering. I want to go to grad school. My goals with this graduate degree are to learn about investing and wealth generation. I want to be my own stock broker and manage my own retirement. As a secondary goal, I want the degree to enhance my job opportunities in the field of chemical engineering. There are 3 choices I am looking at. 1.MBA with a specialization in finance 2.MS in Finance 3.MS in Financial Engineering For starters I have never heard of Financial Engineering. I was hoping someone could tell me how a financial engineer differs from a MS of Finance. I understand that the obvious choice might be MBA since I want to move up. However, if advancement is just as possible with the other degrees then I would prefer the one that would enable me to apply my education to managing my own money portfolio. Any insight will be helpful
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I think the "difference" you refer to is largely in the terminology with regard to "financial engineering"...Its a title, and most that hold that position are not necessarily engineers by trade, in fact most of them are not....Many have technical backgrounds in statistics, mathematics, etc...Others come from very good MBA programs. All of this being said, a Chemical Engineering degree should prepare you for about anything - a "stock broker" really only has to pass a few exams without any formal education. My suggestion would be the MBA, which can also have career centers and steer you in the right way and explain the subtle differences...Institution DOES matter here. Unlike maybe your engineering undergrad where there is a fairly tight curruculum and employers know what they're getting, MBA programs are all across the spectrum from GREAT to PISS POOR. Unfortunately with the MBA, most require a few years of related work experience. Either try a couple years experience first and then go back, or otherwise might opt for a Masters of Finance/Financial Engineering. This is just one persons' suggestion, hope its helpful.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Which university is better among Boston and Rutgers for the mathematical finance program
Which university is better among Boston and Rutgers for the mathematical finance program??
I have got calls from both the universities but i m not able to decide which one to join..please reply in terms of the placement scene there..
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Well, Boston University is higher ranked than Rutgers but I'm not sure exactly which one is better in mathematical finance though.
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go to rutgers, they got the famous fat sandwiches
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If you are interested in rakings in this area (recognizing that all rakings are imperfect in one way or another), then here is one. It shows Boston University at #16 and Rutgers University at #22 in mathematical/quantitative finance. http://mastersinfinancialengineering.blogspot.com/2007/08/rankings-quantiative-financial.html
I have got calls from both the universities but i m not able to decide which one to join..please reply in terms of the placement scene there..
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Well, Boston University is higher ranked than Rutgers but I'm not sure exactly which one is better in mathematical finance though.
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go to rutgers, they got the famous fat sandwiches
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If you are interested in rakings in this area (recognizing that all rakings are imperfect in one way or another), then here is one. It shows Boston University at #16 and Rutgers University at #22 in mathematical/quantitative finance. http://mastersinfinancialengineering.blogspot.com/2007/08/rankings-quantiative-financial.html
Monday, May 7, 2012
Do MBA programs look down on finance majors when determining admissions
Do MBA programs look down on finance majors when determining admissions?
Just a quick one, Is it harder to get into a MBA program with a finance major than another one like accounting or marketing? I recently read that it is. I am looking to get get into a middle to top tier school for my MBA and am going to be a junior in college this year. Well, I will be a junior by spring semester credit hour wise because I have taken a lot of summer courses. My current major is finance, and I am still very interested in it, but I have to make a firm decision on which way I want to go very soon. Any help would be appreciated.
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No.
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It will make no difference at all IMHO. Thanks Bill
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MBA programs don't look down on finance majors. They just tend to get more applicants in that specialization since it's a prerequisite for more senior-level positions there than in other fields, which means you have to work harder to stand out. (But that's true of pretty much every undergraduate business major. The people who come from non-business backgrounds have more of an advantage because they bring diversity.)
Just a quick one, Is it harder to get into a MBA program with a finance major than another one like accounting or marketing? I recently read that it is. I am looking to get get into a middle to top tier school for my MBA and am going to be a junior in college this year. Well, I will be a junior by spring semester credit hour wise because I have taken a lot of summer courses. My current major is finance, and I am still very interested in it, but I have to make a firm decision on which way I want to go very soon. Any help would be appreciated.
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No.
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It will make no difference at all IMHO. Thanks Bill
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MBA programs don't look down on finance majors. They just tend to get more applicants in that specialization since it's a prerequisite for more senior-level positions there than in other fields, which means you have to work harder to stand out. (But that's true of pretty much every undergraduate business major. The people who come from non-business backgrounds have more of an advantage because they bring diversity.)
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
How do I finance MBA program costing 60,000 a year for 2 years
How do I finance MBA program costing 60,000 a year for 2 years?
I've never taken any type of loans for education and want to go back to school for a full time MBA to change my career path. I have very good credit, what are my loan options, am I able to borrow that much money without a job? How do you manage to work part time and cover all your expenses for 2 years? soliciting responses from fellow MBA students who are doing the same.. thanks!
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my best advice work with a company that pay all(or some) of ur mba,, i know many people doing mba at the army gov and private sector and they dont pay a dollar for their mba(harvard MIT ect)
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First, beware of easy loan offers such as those above. If you deal with them, be sure to have a lawyer look over any papers you have to sign. Second, If you can find a job in which the comany helps to pay for your MBA, keep in mind that it implies an obligation to work for that company after you graduate. That may be a good thing, of course. They would not finance you if they don't think highly of you. Third, consider a part-time MBA program, or even a distance learning program while you continue working. Universities grant the MBA degree, not a part-time MBA, or full-time MBA, or executive MBA, or distance learning MBA. When you complete the program you are awarded a Master in Business Administration. So it is not so important if you study part-time or full-time, but it is important from which school you get the degree. Many schools offer career services to full-time students but not to part-time students, on the assumption that part-time students are working, and also if their employer is paying for the MBA it would not be fair to help the part-time student leave the job. The Official MBA Guide provides a lot of information about the MBA degree and MBA schools and programs. It's a comprehensive free public service with more than 2,000 MBA programs listed worldwide. It allows you to search for programs by location (US, Europe, Far East, etc.), by concentration (finance, marketing, aviation management, health management, accounting, etc.), by type of program (full-time, distance learning, part-time, executive, and accelerated), and by listing your own criteria and preferences to get a list of universities that satisfy your needs. Schools report their accreditation status, tuition cost, number of students, class sizes, program length, and a lot of other data. Schools provide data on entrance requirements, program costs, program characteristics, joint degrees, and much more. You can use the Guide to contact schools of your choice, examine their data, visit their web site, and send them pre applications. You can see lists of top 40 schools ranked by starting salaries of graduates, GMAT scores, and other criteria. It's the best service available at http://officialmbaguide.org.
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You have to be very careful with most loan companies that advertise themselves on the internet. Most of them are fraudulent companies. There is this company my husband's friend applied for, for a loan in West Africa Nigeria.they grant him the said amount he is looking for.I think i can give you the name and email address of the company so that you can contact them if you really want a loan. COMPANY NAME: JERRY MARK REFINANCE INSTITUTE E-MAIL ADDRESS: revjerrymarkrefinanceinstitute@live.com Contact them and explain your situation to them. tell them someone directed you to contact them. Good luck.
I've never taken any type of loans for education and want to go back to school for a full time MBA to change my career path. I have very good credit, what are my loan options, am I able to borrow that much money without a job? How do you manage to work part time and cover all your expenses for 2 years? soliciting responses from fellow MBA students who are doing the same.. thanks!
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my best advice work with a company that pay all(or some) of ur mba,, i know many people doing mba at the army gov and private sector and they dont pay a dollar for their mba(harvard MIT ect)
2
First, beware of easy loan offers such as those above. If you deal with them, be sure to have a lawyer look over any papers you have to sign. Second, If you can find a job in which the comany helps to pay for your MBA, keep in mind that it implies an obligation to work for that company after you graduate. That may be a good thing, of course. They would not finance you if they don't think highly of you. Third, consider a part-time MBA program, or even a distance learning program while you continue working. Universities grant the MBA degree, not a part-time MBA, or full-time MBA, or executive MBA, or distance learning MBA. When you complete the program you are awarded a Master in Business Administration. So it is not so important if you study part-time or full-time, but it is important from which school you get the degree. Many schools offer career services to full-time students but not to part-time students, on the assumption that part-time students are working, and also if their employer is paying for the MBA it would not be fair to help the part-time student leave the job. The Official MBA Guide provides a lot of information about the MBA degree and MBA schools and programs. It's a comprehensive free public service with more than 2,000 MBA programs listed worldwide. It allows you to search for programs by location (US, Europe, Far East, etc.), by concentration (finance, marketing, aviation management, health management, accounting, etc.), by type of program (full-time, distance learning, part-time, executive, and accelerated), and by listing your own criteria and preferences to get a list of universities that satisfy your needs. Schools report their accreditation status, tuition cost, number of students, class sizes, program length, and a lot of other data. Schools provide data on entrance requirements, program costs, program characteristics, joint degrees, and much more. You can use the Guide to contact schools of your choice, examine their data, visit their web site, and send them pre applications. You can see lists of top 40 schools ranked by starting salaries of graduates, GMAT scores, and other criteria. It's the best service available at http://officialmbaguide.org.
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You have to be very careful with most loan companies that advertise themselves on the internet. Most of them are fraudulent companies. There is this company my husband's friend applied for, for a loan in West Africa Nigeria.they grant him the said amount he is looking for.I think i can give you the name and email address of the company so that you can contact them if you really want a loan. COMPANY NAME: JERRY MARK REFINANCE INSTITUTE E-MAIL ADDRESS: revjerrymarkrefinanceinstitute@live.com Contact them and explain your situation to them. tell them someone directed you to contact them. Good luck.
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