Masters in Financial Risk Management at UCONN
I was looking at MSF programs in the northeast and I came across a Master of Science in Financial Risk Management at the University of Connecticut. It is only offered in the Stamford, CT branch, which is very close to NYC. I know UCONN has a top 50 MBA program, is the number 1 state school in New England and one of the best state schools in the country. I was just wondering if anyone had heard anything about the program there or knew anyone that had gone through this program?
As a reference point for those commenting:
http://msfhq.com/2010/10/university-of-connecticut-ms-in-financial-risk…
im just terrified of the cost of it.. 44k or so.. when the full MBA isnt even that much lol ;[ uconn has a highly regarded risk management (mainly focused on insurance and the like.. at least at storrs) program so id imagine this is a decently good offering but i dont know much other than its new...
The cost of it worries me. On the website it states the cost as being $40k. I wonder if they offer a discounted rate for in-state students, since it is a state school. I am trying to find out the average GMAT, GPA, and work experience of students entering the program.
yeah.. when i was there for undergrad was 8k a year i think its up to 10 or 11 now.. i think the MBA is 30ish total
Requires two semesters of calculus. I am considering a MFS also, and UCONN is also really convenient but don't think I will be taking calculus 2. Looks like I got to find another program
Everything about the program can be found at http://www.mastersfinancialriskmanagement.com if you are looking for more information about the UConn program.
The UConn School of Business will now be offering the Financial Risk Management program at its Hartford CT branch . More information is available at http://www.financialriskmanagementu.com
as a uconn alum can u plz stop spamming :| thx
Gotta say UCONN is a good school but don't know where you get #1 in New England from. I can think of more than a dozen schools off the top of my head that are better.
UCONN MS in Financial Risk Mgmt (Originally Posted: 03/17/2013)
Can anyone hear speak to the reputation/ professional value (perceived or otherwise) of the University of Connecticut's MS in Financial Risk Management? The school advertises as though the program is successful at placing grads in trading roles on Wall Street? I'm military officer weighing this program against a tradition MBA because its shorter and MUCH cheaper. I'd be interested in hearing thoughts.
no
signed, a uconn undergrad alum
If you must crank out a cheap MFE, go with Baruch, or better yet, NYU of all places doesn't seem all that expensive ($49K).
https://www.quantnet.com/mfe-programs-rankings/
I'm sure anyone would "go with Baruch", however, a 6% admission rate does not really seem to guarantee admission, regardless of your background. NYU admit rate is probably similar.
An MFE is nothing like an MBA and I'm guessing the OP is only really looking to get into trading, not become a quant.
To OP: you may want to look up MSF programs by reading the threads on this site since you are looking specifically for short duration education to get into trading.
NYU MFE is enough to get you placed as a risk manager, maybe even as a financial engineer, at a BB this year. If you're in the top 30-40% of the class, and it's a decent year (this year would not be one), it can also get a minor trading role with no prior experience. The same is true for Baruch, IMHO.
UConn doesn't do that for you.
If you have a practical undergraduate degree (EG Engineering, CS, Finance, Accounting) stick with that and just land a job somewhere.
I went to one of the top schools on the MFE rankings list, and I'm still not sure if I'm glad I did. Most days I am glad I am not going broke paying double the tuition for an MBA. Most days I think the premium I'm paying is worth it over Baruch or Rutgers. Some days I wish I was in industry back when I had more money. There is no magic button you press that gets you an internship at a bulge bracket or a hedge fund.
I'd check into the program and see what connections they have with insurance companies. Considering how many are in CT, the UConn program might be a good option. This is a risk management degree, not a traditional MFE.
Sounds like if you want to work in risk management it would be good; otherwise, no, don't do it.
No idragmazda. My message, at least is to talk to shorttheworld before making a decision. I am not going to affirm this decision for a kid who wants risk management until I hear more specifics.
I am all for state schools. I think Berkeley and Baruch have amazing MFE programs, as an MFE grad student myself. I also think that one year and $40K is a lot of money for someone with a CS or Engineering degree to spend when they can have a nice life as an an engineer, and they should get something for that.
To a CS or Engineering or Finance major who wants to be a risk manager, I'd say skip UConn and go with Baruch, or BB Analytics, or CMU/Princeton/Stanford if you can get in.
If you're math or physics undergrad, and this is your ONLY option, this could make more sense.
FYI the degree is 45k a year lol for a public school
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