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What do people do with a BBA from Ross and a CS major from the University of Michigan
Hello, I was wondering what sort of career options and internships would be available for an undergraduate with a dual degree in business from Ross and a Computer Science major from the University of Michigan? I would definitely prefer to do more with my business degree. I am doing a major in...
Goldman Sachs vs Wolverine trading for technology?
hey im a Jr in CS and I got offers at Wolverine Trading in Chi for software engineering intern and Goldman Sachs summer technology anaylst internship(in banking tech team)...im just wondering which one do you think will be better for a software engineer?
Double major or major + minor?
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Computer Science and BBA Degree Job Prospects
Hello, What type of jobs do people get if they come out of their undergraduate school having achieved a BBA and a CS minor/major from a target school that is also well-ranked in CS? Also, nowadays, is it beneficial and appealing to do a CS degree along with a BBA?
College Freshman Starting to get Interested in Trading
I just graduated from HS, and I'm going to a second tier? college - Georgia Tech. I'm majoring in Computer Science, so I think trading is the most closely related position. Anyways I'm just wondering if going to GT is going to set me back. Also what do you think I should know about Wall Street since...
Computer Science Vs Investment Banking vs Law
CS makes no sense to me but, IB they say you make lots of money. CS seems harder...but here is my question Why are the salaries so low? They say for CS you will make 70K out of grad, and like 100-200K after 10 years. And for IB you will make 100k out of grad, and like 200-500k after 10 years... But,...
Job Market for Quants
Dear monkeys, I am wondering how is job market nowadays for Quants in banks, hedge funds, or as a contractor for one of those, or others... How are doing people straight out of Master QF on the market place for such positions ? What are most available jobs: developer ? quant trader ? models...
If youre good with computers, and love everything Wall-street, what can you do?
I don't want to do programming, just want to throw that out there. With that being out, what do you think? I love computers, can learn programs fast, don't mind analyzing data using whatever software they use, just curious what some of those positions would be called? What can I look for?
CS Student Interested In Trading - How to Prepare for Next Recruiting Season?
I've been browsing around this site for a while and its about time I reach out for some suggestions. I am an undergrad sophomore in CS at a top 5 CS school with a 3.9+ GPA. I have secured a software engineering internship at a prop trading firm/quant fund, although I've had a growing interest in...
Another new monkey here
I am studying computer science in Germany in the 1. semester, wich seems to be a mistake regarding my personal perferences on getting jobs/internships in M&A . However, I am here to try to do the best out of my situation and I think I will find a good solution since this place seems to offer...
Software engineer --> MBA?
I'm a 25 year old software engineer who recently gained an interest in finance. I could obtain an MBA from a school such as Kellogg, Haas, Ross, or Booth. I would stay inside the technology field (Silicon Valley) but move to management. Is it worth it though? What are my opportunities? Side...
Computer Science graduate - wants to switch into consulting
Hey, guys. I'm a computer science graduate working as a software engineer in silicon valley. I've been working at this SV start-up for three years and about to go on my fourth. When I hit four years of experience, I want to apply to business school. From my research, I've found that Northwestern's...
Is an MBA worth it if I have a degree in Computer Science (career change)?
Is it worth enrolling in a top 5 MBA program with a degree in CS? My goal is to change my software engineering job and break into either IB , consulting, or VC . I also wouldn't mind getting a managerial position at a top tech company. What I'm worried about is the fact that more and more top MBA...
Call all algo traders...
Hey all, It's been a while but AH is back! I'm specifically looking for algo traders or quants here. I did my S&T internship at a BB , graduated college (Finance) 2012, started full time derivatives trading at a reputable trading firm (market maker), and left in the spring. The more I market make,...
Stanford MBA with MS in Computer Science
Just to know, as I have some doubts, To be elegible for the MS in CS , do you need a STEM/ CS undergrad degree?
Startup tech jobs
What would be best to do for a sophomore summer if I hope to work for a startup after graduation? I'm a CS major. Continue working on a mobile app startup and launch mid summer or go for an internship at a F500 tech company?
Diversify Your Skill-Set, No Matter What Your Career Goals
A recent article by Norman Matloff from Bloomberg argues that although software engineering jobs are extremely attractive in salary right out of the gate, that attractiveness diminishes rapidly by the age of 40, as employees lose relevance and are tossed aside in favor of younger grad's....
I've got a potentially big decision to make...
Blah Blah Blah I'm at Umich, first year here, now is the time for me to apply to Ross or fuhgetaboutit... Right now I'm heavily leaning towards majoring in CS What I am interested in: - trading -programming -consulting The problem: obviously CS would be better to get a job in trading/programming,...
Technology and investment?
Here is my predicament: I'm a college freshmen with a passion for investment and engineering. However, I have no interest in becoming a venture capitalist. I enjoy solving complex and multifaceted problems. I'm thinking about majoring in economics and minoring in mathematics. In addition to my...
(applied) math/cs masters without bachelors in math/cs?
dear fellow monkeys, do you know of any reputable master's programs in applied math/computer science that dont require a bachelor's in math/cs? my bachelor's is in econ, but i wanna get a more quantitative degree (i am not that interested in fin math though ... ) i am interested in programs in the...
Minor in Economics helps?
I'm a freshman majoring in Computer Science. I'm also interested in business, entrepreneurship and finance. I'm trying to decide between a minor in Economics and Applied Math. I find both equally interesting. Would a minor in Econ help if I decide to pursue a career in technology related finance?...
Advice needed for career switch from computer science to quant
Hello everyone, a newbie to finance here needs your advice. Is it possible for a computer science Ph.D. to find a quant job? If possible, what should I do to achieve the transformation? A bit about myself: I have been doing statistical data analysis and machine learning throughout my Ph.D. and my...
Newbie: switch from computer science to quant
Hello everyone, a newbie here. I want to post a few newbie questions. But every time I get this message: "Your submission has triggered the spam filter and will not be accepted." Any idea?
GS Entrepreneurs
Should I enroll in GS 's entreprenuarial deposit series?
Tech Question for Computery Monkeys
Does anyone know an easy way to mass query Rotten Tomatoes, similiar to how you would to a SQL database? So for instance if I have a list of 1000 movie titles and want to quickly pull up their Rotten Tomoatoes ratings or any other data fields (year released, studio, director, writer, etc), is there...
Tips to Ace Comp Sci Classes
I have decided to take on a double major, or maybe a minor depending on my schedule, in computer science. I go to a non-target so I really want to crush these classes. Anyone have any good tips that helped you specifically in comp sci? Anything I should maybe read up on to give myself an edge?...
CS Major: how to get a research internship next summer 2013?
I'm a CS major at USC. I'm interested in getting an internship next summer at a BB investment bank as a trader or researcher. How exactly show I prepare and go about the research position? And what's the timeline like? PS: My plan right now is to drop in on upper-level finance classes this fall, and...
CS major: how to prepare for finance internship interviews?
I'm a junior, CS major. I'd like to try a summer trading /research internship before I graduate. I have several months before the recruiting starts. Question: what should I learn/read/do?
App Development
Hey, I had an idea for an iPhone app, and I looked into what it would take to develop it. I was curious is anyone had any experience doing this. How long would it take someone with extremely limited programming knowledge to pick up objective-c? And does anyone know if this is actually profitable,...
Summer Investment Banking Internship after Senior Year?
Me: School: Non-target - rank 50 ~ 75 Major: Computer Science, honors program GPA: 3.4x/4.00 Major GPA: 3.6x/4.00 I've grown tired of the profession that I am destined to have with my current major. But as a senior, I don't have time to get an internship in investment banking after this summer, so...
Question regarding IB
Hi guys, I have been watching/reading the forums for a couple of weeks and I finally decided to make an account. I was looking for some advice regarding IB . I am currently a CS major at a top 10 CS program in USA. I recently got an offer from JPM for a summer intern position as an application...
Advice needed about College Major!!
Hi I am an Sophomore student and am doubling majoring in East Asian studies and International studies with a minor in linguistics, I am also studying the Chinese language and plan to spend a year in China to try and get proficient. Learning about China and learning the Chinese language are all...
Math or Computer Science degree for S&T?
Which degree is more applicable to trading: math or computer science? If I major in math, then I can choose concentrations such as statistics or mathematical finance. If I major in computer science, I can probably also get a stats minor if I bust my ass. I heard that programming is a very useful...
VBA for Excel, Useful or a waste of my time?
Hey boys, I am a senior at a non-target and I just received an offer from a well-known middle market. Very excited about the offer. Now my focus is standing out amongst my analyst class. In school I took a CS class which taught me some basic VBA for excel. I am wondering if you guys think it would...
Is CS necessary? Or is programming experience good enough?
So people have said that CS is the best major for trading . I've mostly read that it's because of the programming experience that comes along with it. I'm just wondering if any quantitative major would be enough if you have some programming experience (maybe something like computer engineering), or...
Booz Allen VS Deloitte Consulting Prestige
(Re wrote to dissolve any confusion my initial post was unclear) I have an interview with Booz Allen Hamilton strategy consulting and one with Deloitte Technology Consulting (if it makes you feel better call it IT advisory). I may decline Deloitte tech all-together and speak with my recruiter about...
MFE, MS Applied Math, MS Stats, or MS Computer Science?
So I'm having a bit of a dilemma: Deciding if I should go to a master's program or straight into the quant workforce and if so, which department. A little background. I am a fairly competitive student, but attend a definite non-target state school. I am currently in an internship with a major BB 's...
University of Washington vs. UC Berkeley
Hi, I recently got my college decisions and then joined this forum. Sadly, I only applied to a few good targets and didn't get great results from them. I got into Computer Science at the University of Washington (limited to 80 students & ranked about #6 in country) and EECS at Berkeley (ranked #1)....
Double Degree - Finance With Math or Computer Science?
Hey WSO , I know there have been a couple similar threads (The one with the Wharton and some previous Waterloo DD w. S&T threads) but I still want some opinion, etc. I plan on going to the University of Waterloo and Wilfred Laurier University double degree for either Math/BBA or CompSci/BBA and of...
Should I Get a Finance and Computer Science Dual Degree?
I'm thinking of doing a dual degree at the U Pennsylvania in computer science bachelor of applied science and Wharton finance. I plan on doing S&T at some BB. A dual degree is really hard though. Is this combination worth the work? Will interviewers favour me because of my proven work ethnic? If...
computer science + finance dual major. type of finance/investment jobs?
Hello all i am a highschooler and I am looking to dual major in CS and Finance. I hear to have great high paying finance jobs you must do something different from the crowd. I am also looking for working hard at a good company( dont know if that is management consulting or an investment bank) after...
Developer moving to UK
I am looking at moving to London in the next few months from New Zealand. I have a bachelor of computer science and just over 4 years full time work exp from some fairly high profile companies. I'm interested in moving into a programming job in the finance sector. Can anyone give advice on any types...
Junior Prepared for banking?
So I am a junior at Rutgers Univeristy and wanted to know how to spin my experience and major towards banking firms.... Major: Math & Comp Sci Dual...3.95 GPA Experience: Junior year: Intern: PwC Advisory Intern: Johnson & Johnson IT Finance Sophmore year: Intern: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Since I...
DePaul vs. IIT vs. Loyola in MS CS for prop trading, etc.
DePaul vs. IIT vs. Loyola in MS CS for prop trading, etc. How are these three schools viewed in the trading/banking community in chicago area? I am thinking about getting a MS in Computer science to get more experience in quant. I had a econ and math degree in undergrad and worked at a trading...
Computer Science or Finance minor?
I am an Economics major at a state school. My school isn't heavily recruited to say the least. I am choosing my minors right now and I have narrowed it down to 2 choices. 1. Economics Major with a minor in Finance and another minor in "Law and Political Philosophy" 2. Economics Major with a minor in...
3.0 Computer Science + Flunked Class + Target School: Do I have a chance at BB?
Hi, I have a 3.0 in computer science at an Ivy. Last semester I got an "F" in a computer science course (taken again and received an A-) - I partied too hard that semester...really stupid. Anyway, my GPA slumped to a 2.5 before I received 4.0s all the way up and raised it to a 3.0. I've taken 4...
Attn: Comp Sci Majors
Just a little something I ran across and thought it might brighten your day: http://www.poormojo.org/hate/2007/03/reasons_i_ha…
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