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Hi all, this is my first post, and I would really appreciate any advice. I just graduated an honours math program from McGill University and I applied to the Econometrics and Mathematical Economics program at LSE. I think my chances are pretty good, as I have a 3.88 GPA, including four courses in real analysis (B- in Analysis 1 in second year, but A's in Honours Analysis 2,3,4 so I'm hoping that will make up for my poor mark early on). I also have many calculus, probability/statistics, and a summer project in stochastic processes. My econ might be lacking a bit, but I have intro micro/macro, intermediate micro (year long course, baby varian), money and banking, and intermediate econometrics (Russel/Davidson econometric theory and methods, taught by Davidson). A's in all of the above, except A- in money and banking. The problem I have is that I'm not 100% sure I want to do a Ph.D., I would rather work for a year or two first. Unfortunately I don't have much in the way of work experience, other than an internship with TD in technology. Is the EME program seen as too theoretical for the industry after? Would I be in trouble without work experience? I wouldn't mind doing an internship after if need be. The kinds of work I'm thinking of would be along the lines of economic consulting, work for a central bank/international institution, or work as an applied econometrician or something in a more technical line of work. Any advice would be greatly appreciated .

Hi guys, This is the first time I am starting a thread, so please excuse me if it is in the wrong place etc. I have been admitted to the above programme (1 year version). My other choic was the Oxford MPhil (from which I was rejected this week). my background is that I hold an MSc Economics from LSE a few years ago, with a distinction on the econometrics module. I am interested in specializing in econometrics (hence I am taking up my new offer at LSE). my questions are as below: 1) can any alumni from this programme or anyone else with knowledge prescribe what kind of background work in terms of mathematics i should do before starying the programme in fall - especially given that i do not have an undergrad in maths which i believe a lot of the other candidates do. 2) if anyonr has lecture notes/other material from courses as part of this programme or anything that can help me do some ackground work before i get there i would be extremely grateful. Thanks a lot for reading this!

Hello, I graduated from a top 30 liberal arts college in the United States and have become very interested in pursuing a PhD in economics or financial economics. Unfortunately my math background is quite weak and I know that will be a major detriment to my profile. I would like to complete a very quantitative master's program to show my mathematical ability and have heard from this forum and other sources that one of the best PhD preparation programs is the LSE EME. I have recently come across the University of Chicago Master's in Financial Mathematics (MSFM) program which looks equally promising and even offers a math refresher course for students who need additional mathematical preparation before starting the program. Could someone speak to the advantages and disadvantages of either program or suggest other graduate level programs that would be great quantitative preparation for a PhD? I am a German citizen so a European school might be more affordable but I am open to programs on both the American and European continent. Thank you. (I have taken Calc I, Calc III, Linear Algebra + Differential Equations. I am hoping to take more courses in probability)

Hello, I graduated from a top 30 liberal arts college in the United States and have become very interested in pursuing a PhD in economics or financial economics. Unfortunately my math background is quite weak and I know that will be a major detriment to my profile. I would like to complete a very quantitative master's program to show my mathematical ability and have heard from this forum and other sources that one of the best PhD preparation programs is the LSE EME. I have recently come across the University of Chicago Master's in Financial Mathematics (MSFM) program which looks equally promising and even offers a math refresher course for students who need additional mathematical preparation before starting the program. Could someone speak to the advantages and disadvantages of either program or suggest other graduate level programs that would be great quantitative preparation for a PhD? I am a German citizen so a European school might be more affordable but I am open to programs on both the American and European continent. Thank you. (I have taken Calc I, Calc III, Linear Algebra + Differential Equations. I am hoping to take more courses in probability)

Hey I am an international student (just comeplete my undergrad in Eco and Stats) and had applied for masters to UK universities this year (LSE, UCL, Oxbridge) I got an admit from Cambridge (for Diploma + MPhil - 2 yrs), UCL (MSc Eco) and rejects from LSE and Oxford. I was planning to take up Cambridge (for the name of the university mainly) and apply for the EME at LSE after my Diploma year. Just wanted to know from people here if its a good idea in terms of value added over a Cambridge M. Phil (The degree at LSE would be MSc after 2 years this way, at Cambridge it would be M Phil). Also mostly i will not be pursuing a Phd so wanted to know the comparative rating of M Phil Eco at Cambridge vs EME at LSE in terms of private sector reputation (consultancies, international agencies etc). Will be really obliged to get some advice on that!