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chptlk · 02-28-2007, 05:07 PM

Does anyone here know about the QEM Erasmus Program. Even though its a Master's course. If one is getting a full scholarship does it make sense to complete such a masters program instead of going directly for a PhD at a not that high up place

KingOfConvenience · 03-01-2007, 02:13 AM

it should definitely boost your value because of the pretty rigorous masters courses. also, you'll get to be in a couple of awesome european cities. i sometimes regret not applying to this program!

veroniquaz · 03-01-2007, 07:55 AM

It looks really good. I studied myself in another of the ERASMUS Mundus Masters and it was a great experience. This degree in terms of courses looks much better than mine and it also includes pretty reputed institutions, so if you do not mind to go through the hell of applying in the next year again and are confident you will do well in the QEM courses, I would go for that. However, there is one concern. Will you have any grades by the time of applying?

Jhai · 03-01-2007, 09:04 AM

Man, I wish I had known about this program - I would love a chance to study econ while brushing up on my German and learning another language.

chptlk · 03-01-2007, 11:31 AM

Thanks for the replies. Yes its quite a wonderful opportunity. The institute they have offered me for my second year is Bielefeld, which seems really tight in math eco, which is primarily what I'm interested in. The only problem I have is my age. I'm 25 now, and I don't know how long I should delay the PhD. Most of my heroes in the field of Math and Eco. got their PhDs at a ridiculously young age. I'm just a little scared of losing whatever edge I have too soon.

treasuries · 03-01-2007, 12:58 PM

Congratulations, chptlk! I was waitlisted in QEM Erasmus Mundus.

I think the math econ program is good. Too bad I didn't make the cut.

I'm still hoping though.

chptlk · 03-01-2007, 01:17 PM

I should be in a position by the end of this week to let the program know of my decision. I really hope you make it.

treasuries · 03-01-2007, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chptlk

I should be in a position by the end of this week to let the program know of my decision. I really hope you make it.

Indeed, I really hope so. It still depends on where I am located in the rank of waitlisted applicants.

Vision123 · 05-17-2008, 08:57 AM

Hi. everyone. My name is Usman. I actually wanted to ask that do you think that the QEM (Erasmus Mundus Masters) will help in getting a decent job in Europe, if not in Germany then at least in England, or in France. Are the universities which are in the consortium recognized in England??, and simply are there any job prospects if I do not know any European language?? like French and German. But those languages will not be counted in UK, so if I plan to leave to UK after the completion of QEM. Then is it a possibility for me to get a job.......

Please someone reply me

Thanks

Bargalhao · 05-18-2008, 01:46 AM

From what i know the QEM is a rigorous Master program designed primarily as a stepping stone for a PhD and further research, with a strong emphasis in Mathematical Economics. It should also be a good program to work in Quantitative Finance ("Quant").

They only require that you speak english, (Exams and classes are in English), the rest of the languages they teach you.
But it all comes down to what you want to do and to be absolutely honest i´m not sure in understood all of your questions.

The institutions of the Consortium are all well known and respected not only in the UK, but also in EUrope and throughout the world, i suppose.
just my

.

ALso, it seems it´s a rule of this forum not to post your name or contact details.

02-28-2007, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
chptlk Within my grasp! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 152	QEM Erasmus Program Does anyone here know about the QEM Erasmus Program. Even though its a Master's course. If one is getting a full scholarship does it make sense to complete such a masters program instead of going directly for a PhD at a not that high up place

03-01-2007, 09:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jhai Within my grasp! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greencastle, IN Posts: 312	Man, I wish I had known about this program - I would love a chance to study econ while brushing up on my German and learning another language. _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ Attending: Georgetown

05-18-2008, 01:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bargalhao Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 18	From what i know the QEM is a rigorous Master program designed primarily as a stepping stone for a PhD and further research, with a strong emphasis in Mathematical Economics. It should also be a good program to work in Quantitative Finance ("Quant"). They only require that you speak english, (Exams and classes are in English), the rest of the languages they teach you. But it all comes down to what you want to do and to be absolutely honest i´m not sure in understood all of your questions. The institutions of the Consortium are all well known and respected not only in the UK, but also in EUrope and throughout the world, i suppose. just my. ALso, it seems it´s a rule of this forum not to post your name or contact details.

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03-01-2007, 02:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
KingOfConvenience Within my grasp! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 159	it should definitely boost your value because of the pretty rigorous masters courses. also, you'll get to be in a couple of awesome european cities. i sometimes regret not applying to this program!

03-01-2007, 07:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
veroniquaz Within my grasp! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Genève Posts: 470	It looks really good. I studied myself in another of the ERASMUS Mundus Masters and it was a great experience. This degree in terms of courses looks much better than mine and it also includes pretty reputed institutions, so if you do not mind to go through the hell of applying in the next year again and are confident you will do well in the QEM courses, I would go for that. However, there is one concern. Will you have any grades by the time of applying?

03-01-2007, 11:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
chptlk Within my grasp! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 152	Thanks for the replies. Yes its quite a wonderful opportunity. The institute they have offered me for my second year is Bielefeld, which seems really tight in math eco, which is primarily what I'm interested in. The only problem I have is my age. I'm 25 now, and I don't know how long I should delay the PhD. Most of my heroes in the field of Math and Eco. got their PhDs at a ridiculously young age. I'm just a little scared of losing whatever edge I have too soon.

03-01-2007, 12:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
treasuries Within my grasp! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 172	Congratulations, chptlk! I was waitlisted in QEM Erasmus Mundus. I think the math econ program is good. Too bad I didn't make the cut. I'm still hoping though.

03-01-2007, 01:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
chptlk Within my grasp! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 152	I should be in a position by the end of this week to let the program know of my decision. I really hope you make it.

05-17-2008, 08:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Vision123 Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8	Hi. everyone. My name is Usman. I actually wanted to ask that do you think that the QEM (Erasmus Mundus Masters) will help in getting a decent job in Europe, if not in Germany then at least in England, or in France. Are the universities which are in the consortium recognized in England??, and simply are there any job prospects if I do not know any European language?? like French and German. But those languages will not be counted in UK, so if I plan to leave to UK after the completion of QEM. Then is it a possibility for me to get a job....... Please someone reply me Thanks

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