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I'm interested in applying to Columbia's MAFN program or as second choice Baruch's MFE program but do not have the necessary background. I'm looking for advice on what courses I can take in NYC to prepare to apply to those programs.
Here's my background: B.S. in Finance from NYU Stern but without much math.
The only classes I've taken that are related to the math requirements are Calc I (4 credits), Statistics for business and regression/forecasting models (6 credits). The rest of my courses have nothing to do with the math prerequisites for a MFE program.
I currently work as a trader and quant at a hedge fund in Midtown with 2.5 years of experience (didn't learn any new math here though).
I was thinking about either taking separate courses at CUNY (Baruch or Hunter) or applying as a transfer student for a second degree in mathematics to one of those schools. I'm would like to apply for MAFN or MFE for Fall 2014 so I can start taking courses to prepare as soon as Summer 2013.
I think I will also need to retake Calc I because so much time has passes since I took it.
Let me know what you think I should do and thanks in advance for any advice you have.
Here's my background: B.S. in Finance from NYU Stern but without much math.
The only classes I've taken that are related to the math requirements are Calc I (4 credits), Statistics for business and regression/forecasting models (6 credits). The rest of my courses have nothing to do with the math prerequisites for a MFE program.
I currently work as a trader and quant at a hedge fund in Midtown with 2.5 years of experience (didn't learn any new math here though).
I was thinking about either taking separate courses at CUNY (Baruch or Hunter) or applying as a transfer student for a second degree in mathematics to one of those schools. I'm would like to apply for MAFN or MFE for Fall 2014 so I can start taking courses to prepare as soon as Summer 2013.
I think I will also need to retake Calc I because so much time has passes since I took it.
Let me know what you think I should do and thanks in advance for any advice you have.