Hi All, I am from India and i was applying for MAf course at Melbourne Univ and Macquire Univ. Can anyone tell me howmuch quant aspect is associated with it. Does it lay more emphasis on knowledge or quant aspect. Also what are the career opportunities available after pursuing such course.Regards,Sidharth

How is the placement for Indians Make sure about racism issue at workplace,if you are going to a foreign land and want to work in one of locals fav. industry .

I am myself a graduate student of financial enginnering from an ivy league university in USA. There are many opportunities for such similar programs, but the jobs are mainly of entry level unless you have sound previous experience. If you get into the field of your choice then perhaps after three years you shall be in a position to do some negotiation, because most of the firms in the wall street, at least the big firms prefer the Phd's.

Well in my case I am just 22 and with app 2 years of experience. I wish to do MAF now so that I can pursue a challanging career in finance industry for few years and then if i feel i need to bring a further paradigm shift in my career then MBA is still an option.

Why not MBA now then later

Well doing MAF provides me with as comprehensive knowledge of finance as possible. Secondly at this stage I believe I can derive maximum benefit out of this course. Finally few years down the line i will know where i want to go and will have a very good profile to go top B Schools of t he world.

What's your Undergard and from where

MBA is a bit tricky unless you have great interpersonal skills. It's safer to do an MFE, you basically have better chances to break-in especially if you have the appropriate quant background.My experience is the people with undergrad degrees in eco or business benefited the most from the MBA.

Well I have done BBA with specialization in MArketing from Panjab UNiversity, chandigarh, India. My academic record is excellent. at this time i am doing Masters in Finance and Control by correspondance while working at the same time. Now I wish to get into finance for some time as dynamism is very imp in business world. MBA has always been my goal but donot want to rush into it.

hi siddarth,I am currently doing the MAF at Macquare, I previously studied Undergrad in Engineering and Commerce at Uni Melbourne. Macquarie program has a very good reputation in Oz and from most accounts all around Asia. In terms of in the US and Europe, I am not absolutely sure. The Uni melb course from my knowledge has less options in terms of the number of different streams you can take. I can tell you however, if you want a quant career, both the courses are not for you. The Macquarie dept does offer a few quant oriented subjects such as exotic options, but that is likely to be the extent. No stochastically rich courses. The Melbourne course is not too much better, however, Uni Melb has an actualrial department which Macquarie doesnt.If have any more q's email me on ucheruvu@yahoo.com.auCheers,uday

Hi uday, thanks for that response. I really do appreciate it. Infact I want a course which has pretty average finance but more of financial knowledge. Which can be applied in an overall scenario. I am looking at few other places as well, such as University of York (UK), Leeds, Lancaster, they too have good courses. But surely your opinion has some quite a bit of difference. Thanks. All the bestRegards,Sidharth

For overall financial knowledge the MAF at Macqurie is probably the best option in Oz. I think the largest choice of subjects to choose from.

Yes Macquire is good. Does anyone know about University of Leeds as well. How is the university viewed as a whole and how is its Msc in International Finance program. Any reply would be appreciated