Which Master's?

[GlennJGraham]

I can't decide if I should go get a masters in computer science, mathematical finance, or statistics. Any pros/cons to each? Thoughts??? Thanks guys!

 

[gnome]

Quote from GlennJGraham:

I can't decide if I should go get a masters in computer science, mathematical finance, or statistics. Any pros/cons to each? Thoughts??? Thanks guys!

Sounds like you want to take a Quant's approach... ??

I'd suggest none of those, but rather Forensics... you know, observation, logic and deduction? Those always play well in the markets.

 

[annaland]

Quote from GlennJGraham:

I can't decide if I should go get a masters in computer science, mathematical finance, or statistics. Any pros/cons to each? Thoughts??? Thanks guys!

Mathematical finance - you'll find both stats and comp sci in it.

 

[rosy2]

math finance from a top school in a key location. ie. uchicago, nyu

 

[walterjennings]

i got my BMath in computer science. i found that after learning in depth the theory behind cs and being well versed in mathematics because of the degree requirements, I picked up finance aspect of quant fairly easily after graduation.

unless you are already have a very strong CS background i doubt either other masters programs will give you the CS tools required to research quant successfully.

i could be wrong.

 

[ASusilovic]

Quote from GlennJGraham:

I can't decide if I should go get a masters in computer science, mathematical finance, or statistics. Any pros/cons to each? Thoughts??? Thanks guys!

I have a much better suggestion for you :

after you blow up your first Million in the markets you WILL know what to go for !

 

[LeonPhelps]

Quote from GlennJGraham:

I can't decide if I should go get a masters in computer science, mathematical finance, or statistics. Any pros/cons to each? Thoughts??? Thanks guys!

Not sure. Which did these guy do?

 

[sim03]

Quote from LeonPhelps:

Not sure. Which did these guy do?

Um, not a good example. Each of those guys dropped out of college after 2 (two) years... never mind Master's degree.

The only logical conclusion: education is to success / wealth / power as mother-in-law is to honeymoon.

 

[tyler19]

Don't go anywhere unless its free.

 

[AsiaTrader]

Quote from GlennJGraham:

I can't decide if I should go get a masters in computer science, mathematical finance, or statistics. Any pros/cons to each? Thoughts??? Thanks guys!

I would recommend this program, it would set you apart from thousands of quants and want to be analysts out there...

M.S. Global Finance

http://globalfinance.bm.ust.hk/index.asp