Coursera to strengthen my application

[ALMarine]

Hi all.
I'm planning to apply for MFE programs this winter.
I'm a Econ major, so I did take some math courses, but not all courses like Math or Stat students.
Would Coursera certification help me to show that I have some mathematical backgrounds besides the courses that I've taken in school?

Thanks

 

[m_s]

Hi all.
I'm planning to apply for MFE programs this winter.
I'm a Econ major, so I did take some math courses, but not all courses like Math or Stat students.
Would Coursera certification help me to show that I have some mathematical backgrounds besides the courses that I've taken in school?

Thanks

as far as I know schools don't sub Coursera math classes for those you take in college

 

[m_s]

you could always search the forum for answers btw

 

[WorkofArt]

Here's what CMU's website says regarding MFE preparation -

"Fill in any gaps in your academic background by taking any pre-requisite courses you are missing in advance of applying. Be sure to take any courses for a grade at an accredited college or university – open courseware coursework is not recommended!"

If you can't go back to school, you should consider pre-MFE programs as an option. Baruch has a great set of courses covering linear algebra, probability and calculus. Even UCB has pre-MFE courses you can enroll in. It's definitely pricey and personally, I couldn't afford it so I did some courses on Coursera too. But this was only for my understanding, it probably isn't a significant boost in your application and adds no value in the eyes of the admissions committee.

If you can afford it , enroll in any pre-MFE class, that would be the best option.
I hope this answers your other question as well.

 

[prisonMike]

Coursera Certifications won't help you strengthen the coursework part of your application but you can reference that in your SOP or add it as 'Supplemental Material' in the application. I think it will show your intent towards pursuing MFE. Few schools have a section where you can add MOOC certifications.
Either ways, if you have time you should go ahead with the courses.
PS: I had added the MOOCS I had done in some my applications.

 

[darkknightt]

One of the best certifications is the Certificate in Quantitative Finance by Paul Willmot. It covers all the topics and the curriculum is almost similar to a mini MFE.