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Agree for introductoty. If you would like a deeper look and understanding after a few econometric courses, look into "Econometric Analysis" by Greene.

Thank you for the replies. That answers my question.

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I did some searching and could not find an answer. It is a rather simple question. It seems most people are applying to Columbia are interested in the MFE or MSOR with FE concentration. I am interested in financial engineering as well as operations research and quantitative methods to improve...

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Look at US News and World College Rankings. This is very general, you should probably post what you want to go to Stanford for, and this is kind of like asking what have you heard of Harvard, I mean sounds like a rhetorical question almost.

Take numerical analysis and then if you decide later you need a C++ class, take the Baruch C++ for FE class that will start being offered in September. It is much easier to find a C++ class to take after graduation than to find a numerical analysis class to take after graduation. I doubt any...

Do you have any econometrics? That would help if you are to conduct an empirical study.

Hi, if you do a search (maybe for for math courses) you'll find the math courses suggested for admission. In addition, if you search different programs (UCB, Columbia, NYU, UCLA, etc.) they normally give a list of courses they feel are more or less required for admissions. It always says...

I know what you mean, I would take it. You should also consider that if your plans change and you end up wanting to do a PhD in something quantitative (math, econ, etc.), real analysis is required.

Enjoyed this very much. Not sure I understand the pun at the end. I mean, I know what EBITDA is, but seems like shes going for a double meaning? What is the double meaning? It hints at being something, shall we say "dirty" :D

If you claim to have studied mathematics at the undergraduate level, then I think any quantitative graduate program would expect that you have taken real analysis. While it is not useful in practical applications such as mathematical finance, it strengthens your problem solving skills. So I...

You could also try searching the profiles of current mfe/math finance students. I know NYU has detailed profiles of their current students for the MSMF. Just a thought.

All sounds like good advice. I do like the depth of content in the CFAI books. I think I will go ahead and get some Schweser materials...notes, practice exams, question bank. Might be cheaper to get one of the packages I think.

Yea, numerical analysis will probably include matlab use too, which is good. I really liked real analysis....proofs are completely useless in the real world but it shapes the way you think and approach problems.