Masters in Mathematical Finance

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Hi,

I'm thinking of step between u-grad/PhD and getting a masters in between. I had written a post on Masters in Stats and received positive feedback to pursue it to boost my profile. http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-busin...tatistics.html (Masters in Statistics)

New question:
What is the market perception and reputation on the Masters degree in mathematical finance at NYU vs that of Columbia University -- which is considered a more reputable program? Why?

That being said, which of the two is of better quality?

Alumni, current students, accepted applicants, industry professionals, please respond!

Thank you!

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I'd say that masters in mathematical finance are usually seen for practitioners... NYU even says that on its website.

if you aim to reach a Phd program I think that a master in stats is better as long as you can take some classes in stochastic calculus and computational finance...

I tell you.. pursuing the master in stats helped me.

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apart from that..

NYU-Courant and Columbia are good places for stats and probability... consequently even their professional programs are taught at very high level.

I personally even like the master in quantitative finance offered by Rutgers Business School. If I am not wrong during that master you can take phd level classes in microeconomics and finance from the econ and finance dept at Rutgers.. that could be very useful if you want to move to a phd later.

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Thanks for the comments but what I'm looking for are comments that assess and compare the Masters in Mathematical Finance at these two universities.

Thanks again!

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what is your interest for mathematical finance?

continous time finance, computational finance, stochastic optimization?