WelshCorgi Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) I am a final year undergrad student looking forward to applying for PhD probably in 2022. I was wondering if taking grad math courses (grad Real Analysis - Hilbert space, grad Probability - measure based prob theory) would enhance my chances. I have taken most of the relevant math courses (analysis, real analysis, topology, stochastic processes, etc) and I think I would most probably get at least A's from the grad courses as well. If so, should I take them, or would it be a waste of time? Always thank you for great advice (btw, I am looking forward to studying financial economics) Edited May 18, 2020 by WelshCorgi Some additional info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutonic Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Measure theoretic probability theory is going to be useful for econometrics, but have you also taken any graduate micro and metrics? Those are arguably more useful since you already have the math classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshCorgi Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 Well, actually I am going to attend Econ Masters from next semester, so grad micro and metrics courses would have been taken by the time I apply for Phd. I was just wondering if some advanced math courses would provide any benefit in the application process. (Since my undergrad GPA is not as optimal: around 3.7/4.0 US standard) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayes Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Well, actually I am going to attend Econ Masters from next semester, so grad micro and metrics courses would have been taken by the time I apply for Phd. I was just wondering if some advanced math courses would provide any benefit in the application process. (Since my undergrad GPA is not as optimal: around 3.7/4.0 US standard) Are you interested in Theory by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshCorgi Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 Are you interested in Theory by any chance? Not my primary research interest, but yes, especially social network theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentvenus Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I think grad Probability would be useful in showing the admission committees of your willingness to go beyond what is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshCorgi Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 I think grad Probability would be useful in showing the admission committees of your willingness to go beyond what is necessary. Thanks! Maybe I should take them :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayes Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Looking at your profile evaluation thread, it seems like you are interested in pursuing a PhD in Finance. Is that correct? If so, your best bet is to post in the Business PhD thread (As they can guide you better). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshCorgi Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Looking at your profile evaluation thread, it seems like you are interested in pursuing a PhD in Finance. Is that correct? If so, your best bet is to post in the Business PhD thread (As they can guide you better). Thank you for your guidance. I will try to get advice from the Business PhD thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayes Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Thank you for your guidance. I will try to get advice from the Business PhD thread. No problem. Also, once you start the your MA in Econ programme, make sure to consult with the faculty there(and show them your profile). I think your A's in Analysis I, II, LA I/II leaves no concerns of your mathematical ability. You might be overthinking things here. The faculty in your MA program will tell you where they sent students in the past--so that information will be your best bet on where to apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshCorgi Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 No problem. Also, once you start the your MA in Econ programme, make sure to consult with the faculty there(and show them your profile). I think your A's in Analysis I, II, LA I/II leaves no concerns of your mathematical ability. You might be overthinking things here. The faculty in your MA program will tell you where they sent students in the past--so that information will be your best bet on where to apply. Thank you! I will try consulting the faculty after I get in. Hope you have a great day :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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