Program Spotlight

Masters in Quantitative Finance

Celebrating 20 years is a momentous feat for any program. The Master of Quantitative Finance Program, under the leadership of Dr. Yangru Wu, remains a top ranked Quant program in a growing field. With 20 years behind them, the program is setting their sights on the next 20 years. The goals of the program are to continue to attract the brightest students, remain competitive and unique, and to continue to build relationships with their alumni.

As the program continues to grow, there is a need to diversify their student base. Attracting students from around the country and the world has been an asset to the program and its students. Under the guidance of Program Coordinator, Thomas Hill, the MQF program identified areas of growth in the market. With a student population trending international and male, the goal is to attract more domestic and female students. They know a diverse student population brings diverse ideas to the classroom. In response to market trends, the program recently added classes on Machine Learning in Finance, Block Chain & Cryptocurrency, and Financial Forecasting and Simulations. These classes complement popular electives on Hedge Funds and Indexing & ETFS. Staying interesting and relevant to what prospective students are looking for has been a goal of Dr. Wu.

Known for providing an outstanding student experience, the program has a long-term strategy of connecting personally with each student because they know they are more likely to be productive alumni if they feel a connection to the program . In addition to taking the required Career Management course, students are encouraged to participate in competitions, experiential learning, and internships. In her short time at RBS, Career Counselor Marcye McFadden, has increased the contact between students and potential employers.

Keep your eye on the MQF program. It is not a program that is satisfied with resting on its laurels.

Read more about the Master of Quantitative Finance’s anniversary here, written by Susan Todd, Public Relations Manager, Marketing and Communications. Purchase 20th anniversary items in the RBS Store.

Pictures: Top: The 2018 graduating class at NJPAC with Yangru Wu, Ronnee Ades, and Thomas Hill Center: Ronnee Ades with three members of her Indexing and ETF class at Bloomberg after filming a news segment. Bottom: Incoming class of 2019 on the stairs at RBS-Newark with Thomas Hill.