Boston University
This review was submitted on 12/23/2009 at 12:20:51 by a student who studied full-time in the program from 2008-2009
Can you tell us a bit about your background?
My interest in Math led me into Engineering and Computers was what interested me. After my Bachelors in Computer Engineering with a year long project developing application for one of the reputed companies, I was in the quest of applying my knowledge of math and computer to a particular field. With signs of recession coming in around that time, it made me more inquisitive about the reason why all this was happening. I worked with a trader to see how the market functions, researched a bit on genetic algorithms. It was then I realized that I need to get to the basics which led me to BU Math Finance.
Did you get admitted to other programs?
I was admitted to IIT Chicago and NYU Poly.
Why did you choose this program (over others, if applicable)?
Konstantinos Kardaras & Jerome DeTemple. My idea was to join a program which was more of Math with a hint of Finance. This suited me perfectly. Also the faculties that I have listed were the best thing that could have happened to this course.
Tell us about the application process at this program
Applications were smooth. Prompt response each and every single time.
On a scale of 1-10, how would you grade the accessibility of the faculty and staff?
9
Programs like Baruch MFE, UCB MFE have refresher courses for incoming students. Does this program offer such courses? How useful was it?
There werent any refresher courses then. But we were asked refer to John C Hull and couple more texts. The course structure was good enough for a proper built up. They have revamped it a little bit though.
On a scale of 0-10, how would you grade the usefulness of these refresher courses?
0
Tell us about the courses selection in this program. Any special courses you like?
It was a fixed set of classes that we had to take. No choices offered.
On a scale of 1-10, how would you grade the flexibility of the curriculum?
1
Tell us about the quality of teaching
The standard of the course is good. Starts out from basic and then peaks up gradually. There was help available at all times.
On a scale of 1-10, how would you grade the quality of teaching?
8
Materials used in the program
Lot of standard texts, but personally I liked the way I started referring research papers after talking to professors.
On a scale of 1-10, how would you grade the practicality of the curriculum?
7
Programming component of the program
Decent amount of programming done for Monte Carlo simulations, Statistical analysis of financial data.
C++ was the main language. Also packages like R. Personally I used Matlab and Stata as well.
Projects
A couple of exams were group exams.
Career service
The program was going through a few changes. But we got assistance with few career fairs and were kept posted about the companies visiting BU. Apart from this, a third party called EUSA was available to us find internships (CPT).
On a scale of 1-10, how would you grade the career service for internship and full-time job?
7
What do you like about the program?
Starts off with basics, but builds up.
On a scale of 1-10, how would you grade the value of the program for the price tag?
7
What DON’T you like about the program?
Internships in Summer 2nd half. Also 10 months at a go.
Suggestions for the program to make it better
They have already improvised on few suggestions we gave to change the course structure.
On a scale of 1-10, how would you grade your experience in the program?
8
What are your current job status? What are you looking for?
Currently working with a startup in Algorithmic Trading Platform space. I am very much interested to get into Option Pricing, Arbitrage or quant trading side.
On a scale of 1-10, would you recommend this program to others?
7
Other comments
Come in with more experience and this course will carve you better.
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