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MS in Financial Engineering

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008


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Financial Engineering is a multidisciplinary field involving financial theory, engineering fundamentals, mathematics and computer programming. Students of Financial Engineering learn to employ finance and computer modeling skills to make pricing, hedging, trading and portfolio management decisions. Graduates of the Master’s in Financial Engineering can pursue careers in Investment Banking, Corporate Strategy, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management and Securities Trading.



If you have high mathematical aptitude, an undergraduate degree in Mathematics or Engineering, and interest in Finance, it is an option worth exploring. Both GRE and GMAT are accepted, check with individual programs. TOEFL is required for international applicants.



Some of the top programs in Financial Engineering include:



You can Chat Online with officials of the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business for a Q & A about MFE Program, on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 from 10:30AM-12:00PM PT .


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US News MBA rankings - 2009

Friday, April 18th, 2008


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The 2009 US News Business Rankings (ranked in 2008) are now available. The premium login for $14.95 will allow you to compare schools and see extensive profiles.


Here are the top 25 Business Schools:

1 Harvard University Boston, MA
1 Stanford University Stanford, CA
3 U Penn (Wharton) Philadelphia, PA
4 MIT(Sloan) Cambridge, MA
4 Northwestern University (Kellogg) Evanston, IL
4 University of Chicago Chicago, IL
7 Dartmouth College (Tuck) Hanover, NH
7 University of California–Berkeley (Haas) Berkeley, CA
9 Columbia University New York, NY
10 New York University (Stern) New York, NY

11 UCLA (Anderson) Los Angeles, CA
12 University of Michigan–Ann Arbor (Ross) Ann Arbor, MI
13 Yale University New Haven, CT
14 Cornell University (Johnson) Ithaca, NY
14 Duke University (Fuqua) Durham, NC
14 University of Virginia (Darden) Charlottesville, VA
17 Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper) Pittsburgh, PA
18 University of Texas–Austin (McCombs) Austin, TX
19 Univ of North Carolina–(Kenan-Flagler) Chapel Hill, NC
20 Indiana University–Bloomington (Kelley) Bloomington, IN
21 Univ of Southern California (Marshall) Los Angeles, CA
22 Arizona State University (Carey) Tempe, AZ
22 Georgetown University (McDonough) Washington, DC
24 Emory University (Goizueta) Atlanta, GA
25 University of Rochester (Simon) Rochester, NY


Source: www.usnews.com

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Chicago MBA at Singapore

Sunday, March 30th, 2008


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Now you can get a prestigious Chicago GSB Executive MBA at Singapore. The Executive MBA is a 21 month program. The program begins in June and runs for 21 months. In each quarter 2 courses are offered and face to face classes are conducted for 2 weeks during a quarter. The faculty at Singapore comes from the main Chicago campus. The MBA degree is awarded by the University of Chicago.


Neither GRE nor GMAT is required but those with insufficient academic preparation may be asked to take GMAT. TOEFL is not normally required but you can be required to take TOEFL if you fail to demonstrate basic English proficiency.


It is not required to be a resident of Singapore for enrolment to the Singapore campus. Many students fly from other countries to attend this program. Some of the companies that recruit at the Singapore campus include GE Money, Deloitte Consulting, Lehman Brothers, Cargill, ABN Amro, Microsoft, Motorola, and many more.


Website of the Chicago GSB Executive MBA Singapore campus.

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MS in Accounting and CPA

Monday, January 21st, 2008


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150 hours of coursework is required for the CPA exam. For international students from many countries, the undergraduate degree is equivalent to 120 hours. Working towards an MS degree in Accounting is a good way to complete the 150 hours requirement. And if you want to work in the USA as a professional accountant, CPA certification is essential. Only a few top business schools offer an MS program in Accounting. Mays Business School is one such example.


The application process for the CPA exam is the same for international candidates. Prospective candidates must select the U.S. jurisdiction to which they will apply, contact the Board of Accountancy (or its agent) in that jurisdiction to obtain application materials, submit completed applications and required fees as instructed, and once deemed qualified, schedule the examination. The 54 U.S. jurisdictions include the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam.


The CPA exam is administered in English language only. Prospective candidates who are undecided about the jurisdiction to which they should apply may wish to review the requirements of several Boards of Accountancy before making their decisions. Contact information for all boards is available at www.nasba.org

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PhD in Finance

Saturday, December 1st, 2007


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PhD program in Finance equips students with knowledge in the theoretical and empirical tools of finance. The degree prepares students for careers in research and teaching or for the corporate world in the areas of Corporate Finance, International Finance, Portfolio Management, etc. Candidates with a PhD in Finance are much sought after both in industry and academia and are highly paid.

All leading business schools offer a PhD program in Finance. An MBA degree is not a requirement, but is helpful if you have one. The candidate should have an undergraduate degree in a quantitative field or other wise demonstrate high quantitative aptitude. According to Wharton website, “Candidates with undergraduate training in economics, mathematics, engineering, statistics, and other quantitative disciplines have an ideal background for doctoral studies in this field”. Either GRE or GMAT is accepted, but it is always good to check the website of your target program. Relevant work experience may add value but is not required.
Some of the reputable PhD in Finance programs are offered by the following Business Schools:

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MS in Finance

Saturday, August 11th, 2007


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The MS in Finance program is offered by some of the large Business Schools. The degree is designed for students who may want to specialize in Finance but do not want to go through the hassles and expenditures of an MBA program.
The courses provide detailed knowledge of the policies, principles, and techniques involved in financial decisions made by professionals in corporations, financial institutions, securities firms, and pension fund and mutual fund organizations. The M.S. program in Finance consists of 10 to 15 courses and is more flexible than the MBA, in terms of what courses one wants to take. It may be completed in one year.
The main advantage is that you save time and money and you learn more of Finance than a typical MBA graduate. The disadvantage is that you will be considered for niche jobs and may not have the brand name recognition that of an MBA degree.
Some of the reputable MS in Finance programs, are offered by:

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