I did some searches for this program on the site and I wasn't satisfied with the results and wanted a little more information if possible. Has anyone heard or graduated or is currently a part of the WashU MS in Finance program? Is it true that people who graduate with that degree are well recruited?
I am currently a Senior at Saint Louis University and a non finance major with a 3.7 GPA. I am thinking about applying to the aforementioned program and other MS Finance program. I like the WashU one because they give you two different tracks to choose from. Any one know of any other good programs and if this will give me a good technical base and chance to land a IBD or AM job in the future?
pmd you
I'm meeting someone currently in the program Thursday evening. I'll keep you informed on what he says or if you could PM then, ill probably remember and OM you back
check the student reviews on ant's site to start
U Wash OLIN MSF, Quant or not? (Originally Posted: 05/31/2010)
I feel like Olin's MSF is a good mix of quant/broad knowledge finance. They require Calc I, II, III, and a calc based stat class, yet you still take some of the same courses and MBA's and some dedicated courses to just MSF students.
So would this be a good program if you're not 100% where you wanna be? For example, I know my background/skillset are more suited for corporate finance/IB, but I wanna be as close to the markets as possible and that's where I feel like quant ER, etc is.
Also, anyone know recruiting? Discuss please.
Snands.
Already read those. They all seem to be good reviews citing a great courseload, wonderful career services center that helps throughout the year with recruiting and a focus on some soft skills as well. It all sounds like it is an amazing program. Just wondering if it would help me with jobs in NY or even say, Chicago.
If anyone could help me out with what some of the course work entails and such, that would be most helpful too. Just trying to get a holistic picture before I commit to anything
Hey,
tell you the truth, this kind of decision solely depends on where you want to end up. I am pursuing a more MBAish career by going into IB after this, but most students from my class are pursuing a more hedge fund/trading/risk management career. So, if you want to end up in IB, MFE is not the solution. It teaches you about the market for sure, but it is not aligned with the IB culture.
I don't know anything about Olin's program, or MS Finance programs in general, but I'm in a top MFE program so I'll address what MFE programs offer.
In my opinion, MFE programs are not good general degrees - it's too damn technical. MFE programs basically teach you how to price stuff. So naturally, it's geared toward trading. I don't see where you can use Stochastic Calculus or Monte Carlo simulation, or even where intuition from these topics would be useful, on a IB job.
If you insist on learning the more quant side of finance, and want to leave your options open, good alternative are: (1) MFE/MBA dual program; this is very versatile and well-regarded. Most top MFE programs have this (e.g. NYU, Columbia, CMU). (2) MBA programs that offer MFE tracks (same schools as above).
Many people in my program are going into to / want to go into S&T. Some go into more research based positions. The ones who go into risk management / IT mostly because they had difficulties landing ideal trading positions, although some do legitimately want those positions.
MFE programs would not prepare you for most other IB functions, not in the traditional sense anyway. Namely, there is zero accounting and corporate finance classes. It definitely won't prepare you anything involving fundamental investing.
go back to the website, pull up the 2012 placements, and do a quick linkedin search. it will show you the position and location. so google" firm XXX + olin + linkedin.
Definitely did not think of doing that haha. Will I be able to look at their information despite not having a premium LinkedIn profile? In the past, I cant view some people's profile if they are out of my network.
NB- give it a shot as you might be surprised what you come up with.
I'll definitely give it a shot!
Great program and well run. Places well in both Chicago and NYC, but I would say it has a Midwestern tilt. Very competitive to get into the program. I know past and current students and all are satisfied.
@TNA When you refer to competition, I currently have a 3.7 GPA and I will be taking the GMAT soon. What are some other things I can do to increase my chances? I assume a GMAT score of over 700 would help. Would a letter of rec help from current and former MBA grads from WashU? Or even current MS in Finance students there?
@TNA for instance, if I applied in Round 3, would that put me at a disadvantage?
It really depends on the year. By the final rounds they are really rounding out the class. Chances will depend on how many people were admitted earlier and how many people confirmed. Maybe a lot of spots are open, maybe only a few. I usually advise people to apply earlier than later since scholarship money is available early on, but WUSTL doesn't give out money so that isn't an issue.
Would Round 3 be considered final rounds?
All the info is on their website my man
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