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Master of FinancialEngineering ProgramMaster of FinancialEngineering Program
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Agenda | Overview
Program OverviewAdmissions Student ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
Program OverviewAdmissions Student ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
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Integrated into the required experiential learning courses
360-degree reviews and individual and team coaching from professional facilitators and coaches
Integrated into the required experiential learning courses
360-degree reviews and individual and team coaching from professional facilitators and coaches
Team Performance ModuleThe Berkeley MFE
Program Overview | Why Berkeley?
In one year, the Berkeley MFE Program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills necessary to propel you to the cutting-edge of finance.
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Why Choose the Berkeley
MFE Program?
Program Overview | Why Berkeley?
An Unparalleled Career
Advantage
A Unique, Rigorous
Curriculum
A Diverse, Talented
Community
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Program Overview | Why Berkeley?
Careers
Proven track record of successfully launching careers
Highly personalized career services
Immediate return on investment
Highest starting salaries of any similar program
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Program Overview | Why Berkeley
Curriculum
Rigorous one-year curriculum
Taught by some of the top names in finance
Gain in-depth understanding of underlying frameworks
Real experience during a 12-week internship
Apply what you have learned immediately
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Program Overview | Why Berkeley?
Culture
A collaborative, team-oriented culture, and a strong alumni network
Learn not only from faculty, but also from your fellow classmates
Develop lifelong friends and gain powerful, global connections
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Who gets a Berkeley MFE?
Math, Engineering, Finance, Natural Sciences, Economics, Computer Science, and related fields
What types of backgrounds do applicants commonly have?
Overview | Profile of the 2010-11 class
What degree levels have they attained prior to the program?
Is there basic biographical info on the current class?
What is the average GMAT/GRE score?
Where do MFE students come from?
Bachelor: 57%Master 34%PhD 9%
Average age: 27 Average undergrad GPA (US): 3.588% Men Average work experience: 3.44 yrs.12% Women
Quantitative: 92.6Verbal: 82.6 (all average scores in percentiles)Analytical: 55.2
Asia, India, Europe, the UK, Latin America, Australia, Russia and Canada, as well as the US
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Agenda | Admissions
Program OverviewAdmissionsStudent ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
Program OverviewAdmissionsStudent ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
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Overview | Requirements
Pre-programQualifications
Students’ qualifications Prior to entering the MFE Program
Passion for Finance
Programming Skills
Communications Skills
Quantitative Skills
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Admissions | Requirements
Pre-programQualifications
Admissions Requirements
Undergraduate degree (or comparable)
GPA of 3.0 or higher (overall)
GMAT or GRE exam (and TOEFL for select international students)
Two letters of recommendation
Interview
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Strong Quantitative Background
CalculusLinear AlgebraDifferential EquationsNumerical AnalysisAdvanced Statistics and Probability
Admissions| Prerequisites
Strong Finance Background
Corporate FinanceMacro/Micro - economicsInvestmentsCFA exams
Computer Programming
C/C++ ProgrammingMatLabSAS
Other Skills
WritingCommunicationPresentation
Prerequisite Skills
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Admissions | Apply
Admissions
Application Deadlines
Open December – September
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Applications turned in after September 1 are reviewed on a space-available basis (waitlist)
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Agenda | Admissions
Program OverviewAdmissionsStudent ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
Program OverviewAdmissionsStudent ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
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The ProgramThe Berkeley MFE Program has been ranked #1 by Global Derivatives and named one of the top 10 quant schools by Advanced Trading magazine.
Pre-program Courses
Coursework1-year master’s degree programSmall class sizeTop faculty teach the coursesDesigned exclusively for MFE students
Internship 3-month paid internship
Student Services | The Program
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Student Services
Student Services | The Program
Orientation Week
FESA: The Financial Engineering Students’ Association
Activities and Events
Additional Training/GSI Sessions
Student Life
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Computing ServicesThe Berkeley MFE offers students access to a variety of state-of-the-art computing resources.
Student Services | The Program
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Agenda | Admissions
Program OverviewAdmissionsStudent ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
Program OverviewAdmissionsStudent ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
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Careers | Destinations
CareerOpportunities
Broad opportunities for MFE graduates
Investment Banks
Asset Management Firms
Hedge Funds
Trading Firms
Commercial Banks
Private Equity Firms
Insurance Companies
Consulting Companies
Corporate Treasury Departments
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Careers | Functions
CareerOpportunities
MFE graduates work in a wide variety of functions
Portfolio ManagementSales& TradingFinancial Modeling, Research, and AnalysisRisk ManagementCorporate Finance/Treasury DepartmentDerivative Pricing/StructuringConsultingFinancial Programming and Software Development
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Recent Recruiters of MFE Students
Careers | Recruiters
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Careers | Resources
CareerServices
Program resources for MFE students
MFE resume book & job posting website
Financial Practice Seminars
MFE alumni network
Mock interviews
Workshops
Job fairs
Haas Career Services Office
UC Berkeley Career Center
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Internship and Full-time Placement
Careers | Employment
Strong internship and full-time placement program
High compensation figures
For the most up-to-date information on placement, please see our website:
http://mfe.berkeley.edu/careers/placement/html Career
Services
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Agenda | Admissions
Program OverviewAdmissionsStudent ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
Program OverviewAdmissionsStudent ServicesCareersResourcesQ&A
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Finance PrepCFA Progam
www.cfainstitute.orgUC Berkeley Extension
extension.berkeley.eduCoursework at any accredited institution
Helpful Resources | For More Information
Math/C++/Statistics PrepAny accredited institutionOnline resources:
www.cvn.columbia.eduwww.amathonline.washington.eduNetmath at UIUC
MFE pre-program courses
Recommended ReadingHeard on the Street: Quantitative Questions from Wall Street Job Interviews by Timothy CrackOptions, Futures, and Other Derivatives by John HullPrinciples of Corporate Finance by Brealey, Myers, and Allen
MFE Office Contact InfoWebsite
mfe.haas.berkeley.eduEmail
1-510-642-4417
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Thank You | The Berkeley MFE Program
Connect
To register for an information session or for more information about visiting Haas, visit:
mfe.haas.berkeley.edu