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If anybody has any qualms about making a trek to visit firms, be assured that it’s worth it! I left New York after day two with a better understanding of the financial industry, investment best practices, what employers are looking for, and most importantly, what we could offer with the skills we’re learning in the Master of Science in Quantitative Finance (MSFQ) program.

This year’s annual MSFQ Trek to Boston and New York involved visits to Man Numeric, Wellington, Fidelity, DE Shaw, Point72, and PIMCO. These firms represent some of the top names in the mutual fund and hedge fund industry, and are the result of the Weston Career Center’s work in cultivating industry relationships—to the benefit of those in the MSFQ program.

It was a busy two-day trip. Each morning we started at 9 a.m., going full throttle until 4 p.m. When we were not learning about the different asset management firms and their investment strategies, we enjoyed connecting with our classmates. As we shuffled from meeting to meeting, we talked to directors, recruiters, portfolio managers, analysts, and WashU alumni. Each of the firms was gracious with their time and answered questions generously. DE Shaw even surprised us with hoodies!

Since our programs ended on Friday, we got part of the weekend to tour New York as well!

Special thanks again go to the Weston Career Center, especially to Molly Sonderman for handling logistics, and to Greg Hutchings for accompanying the 17 students who went!

Guest Blogger: Stefan Yu, MSFQ candidate and President of the Specialized Masters Program Council

Find the latest information on Weston Career Center events and career treks by visiting the Olin Careers website.

We are pleased to introduce the Accelerated Master of Science in Finance (AMSF) program.  This program is designed for undergraduate students in their junior year who wish to pursue a master’s degree in finance.

The Accelerated Master of Science in Finance (AMSF) program allows students to take graduate level coursework during the summers following their junior and senior year.  In addition to courses taken during the summer sessions, an additional six credits are taken during the student’s senior year or following the Summer II session.

The AMSF program allows students to focus on a combination of quantitative and qualitative skills which will position graduates for success in a career in finance. The curriculum delivers specialized content on subject matter such as derivative securities, risk management, and mergers and acquisitions.

The curriculum includes immersion courses in Washington, D.C. – offered in collaboration with Brookings Executive Education, a partnership between Washington University and the Brookings Institution, a non-profit, highly acclaimed public-policy research institution.

Students accepted to the AMSF program will take classes alongside Global Master of Finance Dual Degree students, thus allowing for a unique international perspective in the classroom.

For more information or to apply, visit our website for more information or contact the Specialized Masters Programs office at msfinanceinfo@wustl.edu.

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