Masters in financial Engineering at Birkbeck

[APJ]

Hellow friends,
I am from Delhi, India. I have got the acceptance from MSc Financial Engineering from Birkbeck collge, London. Also, I have been accepted by Tilburg University for their Masters in financial management program. I am interested in Pursuing PhD in finance and I am using this masters to improve my apllication strenghth.(Atleast hoping for it). I am currntly doing MA Economics and I am also level III candiadate of CFA program. Can anyone tell me as to how birkbeck is rated? I liked their coursework, but I am skeptical as to its phD prospects as it is not well known atleast in this part of the world. Which course seems better?

Thanks

[faulkner]

Although Birkbeck is not highly ranked in economics, it offers a strong and respected track in quantitative finance. Among the faculty there are at least two professors who publish a lot in top journals. Moreover, Birkbeck is also involved in a phd program in mathematical finance, called london graduate school in mathematical finance, jointly organized with LSE, King's College and Imperial College. If you are interested in commodities there is also a research center at Birkbeck, which offers training and dedicated seminars. Moreover, location and the networking opportunities at Birkbeck are better than at Tilburg.
To conclude, despite the fact that Tilburg has a stronger reputational advantage, I would pick Birkbeck over Tilburg for quantitative finance, especially if you plan to apply for PhD in Europe or work in the financial industry.

[Ancalagon The Black]

Which CFA is this? The ICFAI one or the actual CFA Institute one.

[APJ]

Hi,
I am doing CFA program conducted by CFA institute USA. I will give level 3 in June this year.

[APJ]

Thanks for the advice. Can you also tell me something about how are the placements from Birkbeck? Thanks.