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Master of Financial Engineering Program Master of Financial Engineering Program
Master of FinancialEngineering ProgramMaster of FinancialEngineering Program
Agenda | Overview
Program OverviewAdmissions Student ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
Program OverviewAdmissions Student ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
Integrated into the required experiential learning courses
360-degree reviews and individual and team coaching from professional facilitators and coaches
Integrated into the required experiential learning courses
360-degree reviews and individual and team coaching from professional facilitators and coaches
Team Performance ModuleThe Berkeley MFE
Program Overview | Why Berkeley?
In one year, the Berkeley MFE Program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills necessary to propel you to the cutting-edge of finance.
Why Choose the Berkeley
MFE Program?
Program Overview | Why Berkeley?
An Unparalleled Career
Advantage
A Unique, Rigorous
Curriculum
A Diverse, Talented
Community
Program Overview | Why Berkeley?
Careers
Proven track record of successfully launching careers
Highly personalized career services
Immediate return on investment
Highest starting salaries of any similar program
Program Overview | Why Berkeley
Curriculum
Rigorous one-year curriculum
Taught by some of the top names in finance
Gain in-depth understanding of underlying frameworks
Real experience during a 12-week internship
Apply what you have learned immediately
Program Overview | Why Berkeley?
Culture
A collaborative, team-oriented culture, and a strong alumni network
Learn not only from faculty, but also from your fellow classmates
Develop lifelong friends and gain powerful, global connections
Who gets a Berkeley MFE?
Math, Engineering, Finance, Natural Sciences, Economics, Computer Science, and related fields
What types of backgrounds do applicants commonly have?
Overview | Profile of the 2010-11 class
What degree levels have they attained prior to the program?
Is there basic biographical info on the current class?
What is the average GMAT/GRE score?
Where do MFE students come from?
Bachelor: 57%Master 34%PhD 9%
Average age: 27 Average undergrad GPA (US): 3.588% Men Average work experience: 3.44 yrs.12% Women
Quantitative: 92.6Verbal: 82.6 (all average scores in percentiles)Analytical: 55.2
Asia, India, Europe, the UK, Latin America, Australia, Russia and Canada, as well as the US
Agenda | Admissions
Program OverviewAdmissionsStudent ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
Program OverviewAdmissionsStudent ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
Overview | Requirements
Pre-programQualifications
Students’ qualifications Prior to entering the MFE Program
Passion for Finance
Programming Skills
Communications Skills
Quantitative Skills
Admissions | Requirements
Pre-programQualifications
Admissions Requirements
Undergraduate degree (or comparable)
GPA of 3.0 or higher (overall)
GMAT or GRE exam (and TOEFL for select international students)
Two letters of recommendation
Interview
Strong Quantitative Background
CalculusLinear AlgebraDifferential EquationsNumerical AnalysisAdvanced Statistics and Probability
Admissions| Prerequisites
Strong Finance Background
Corporate FinanceMacro/Micro - economicsInvestmentsCFA exams
Computer Programming
C/C++ ProgrammingMatLabSAS
Other Skills
WritingCommunicationPresentation
Prerequisite Skills
Admissions | Apply
Admissions
Application Deadlines
Open December – September
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Applications turned in after September 1 are reviewed on a space-available basis (waitlist)
Agenda | Admissions
Program OverviewAdmissionsStudent ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
Program OverviewAdmissionsStudent ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
The ProgramThe Berkeley MFE Program has been ranked #1 by Global Derivatives and named one of the top 10 quant schools by Advanced Trading magazine.
Pre-program Courses
Coursework1-year master’s degree programSmall class sizeTop faculty teach the coursesDesigned exclusively for MFE students
Internship 3-month paid internship
Student Services | The Program
Student Services
Student Services | The Program
Orientation Week
FESA: The Financial Engineering Students’ Association
Activities and Events
Additional Training/GSI Sessions
Student Life
Computing ServicesThe Berkeley MFE offers students access to a variety of state-of-the-art computing resources.
Student Services | The Program
Agenda | Admissions
Program OverviewAdmissionsStudent ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
Program OverviewAdmissionsStudent ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
Careers | Destinations
CareerOpportunities
Broad opportunities for MFE graduates
Investment Banks
Asset Management Firms
Hedge Funds
Trading Firms
Commercial Banks
Private Equity Firms
Insurance Companies
Consulting Companies
Corporate Treasury Departments
Careers | Functions
CareerOpportunities
MFE graduates work in a wide variety of functions
Portfolio ManagementSales& TradingFinancial Modeling, Research, and AnalysisRisk ManagementCorporate Finance/Treasury DepartmentDerivative Pricing/StructuringConsultingFinancial Programming and Software Development
Recent Recruiters of MFE Students
Careers | Recruiters
Careers | Resources
CareerServices
Program resources for MFE students
MFE resume book & job posting website
Financial Practice Seminars
MFE alumni network
Mock interviews
Workshops
Job fairs
Haas Career Services Office
UC Berkeley Career Center
Internship and Full-time Placement
Careers | Employment
Strong internship and full-time placement program
High compensation figures
For the most up-to-date information on placement, please see our website:
http://mfe.berkeley.edu/careers/placement/html Career
Services
Agenda | Admissions
Program OverviewAdmissionsStudent ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
Program OverviewAdmissionsStudent ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
Finance PrepCFA Progam
www.cfainstitute.orgUC Berkeley Extension
extension.berkeley.eduCoursework at any accredited institution
Helpful Resources | For More Information
Math/C++/Statistics PrepAny accredited institutionOnline resources:
www.cvn.columbia.eduwww.amathonline.washington.eduNetmath at UIUC
MFE pre-program courses
Recommended ReadingHeard on the Street: Quantitative Questions from Wall Street Job Interviews by Timothy CrackOptions, Futures, and Other Derivatives by John HullPrinciples of Corporate Finance by Brealey, Myers, and Allen
MFE Office Contact InfoWebsite
mfe.haas.berkeley.eduEmail
1-510-642-4417
Thank You | The Berkeley MFE Program
Connect
To register for an information session or for more information about visiting Haas, visit:
mfe.haas.berkeley.edu
