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Master of Science in Computational Finance
 at 
Carnegie Mellon University 
Overview

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Tuition & Fees

49.55 Lakh
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Private

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Master of Science in Computational Finance
 at 
Carnegie Mellon University 
Highlights

  • The MSCF curriculum is constantly changing to meet the needs of the financial markets
  • MSCF's highly-integrated, interdisciplinary curriculum is well-balanced between theory and practice
  • A five-course sequence covers a comprehensive range of topics from data science, including machine learning and statistical methods, all tailored to the challenges of dealing with financial data

Master of Science in Computational Finance
 at 
Carnegie Mellon University 
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Master of Science in Computational Finance
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Carnegie Mellon University 
Entry Requirements

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Master of Science in Computational Finance
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Application Process

Step one
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  • Three Letters of Recommendation are required. Choose individuals who know you well and are able to provide specific and relevant information about your potential for academic and career success
ESSAYS
  • There are two required short-answer essays in addition to a 90-second video essay response. Respond to the following two short answer essay topics:
    • Provide an example from your past professional or academic experience that highlights a skill you developed that will be directly applied in your above-selected functional area. (350-word max)
    • How did you develop an interest in the field of quantitative finance? What skill(s) are you currently lacking and how will the MSCF program uniquely prepare you with the knowledge you need for career success? (350 words max)
  • For the 90-second video essay, applicants are required to respond to the following prompt:
    • Provide the specific steps you took and the resources you utilized to secure a previous academic or professional opportunity.  Explain how this experience will benefit you in your desired career path
  • Applicants can also upload an optional essay (2-pages max) to convey any additional information
CV
  • Submit the resume that should be one to two pages and highlight the achievements applicants have made in their professional career, using a standard (i.e. Times New Roman or Arial), 12-pt. font. It is REQUIRED that their resume includes the month and year for starting and ending dates for each position held

Master of Science in Computational Finance
 at 
Carnegie Mellon University 
Fees

icon1st year tuition fees
Fees componentsAmount (for 1 year)
Tuition & feesINR 49,55,076
iconOther expenses in 1st Year
Fees componentsAmount (for 1 year)
Hostel & MealsINR 15,39,781
InsuranceINR 2,54,580
TransportationINR 20,562
Student Activities FeeINR 18,708
Total approximate feesINR 18,33,631
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Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 5ᵗʰ November 2024

Master of Science in Computational Finance
 at 
Carnegie Mellon University 
Scholarships

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Carnegie Mellon University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Academically oriented
  • Multi-dimensional
  • Friendly
  • Easy going
Student Views
  • 61% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships4.2
Part time work4
Post study jobs4.6
Quality of faculty4.6
Student Life4.4
Value for money4.1
Public transportation4.7
Safety4.2
Indian Food4.1
Permanent Immigration3.9
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Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2025
Offered by Carnegie Mellon University
4.7
Great university - Best work options after graduation
Tips: Great culture, smooth transition for international students since there are many others and the school is very accommodating. Very satisfied with the university, the course is great with excellent ROI. I was given scholarships during admission which we could appeal and negotiate if we wanted to, other scholarships were also available through affinity groups
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M.S. in Software Engineering - Batch of 2023
Offered by Carnegie Mellon University
4.1
Best private university in USA
Tips: Before joining, students should know that CMU is expensive private university so they need to be very careful while paying any expenses. University academic is very rigorous so they need to prepare themselves for much hard work. After coming in CMU I experienced a little cultural shift but was easy to cope with. I didn't avail of any scholarship. University is fully worth it for Masters in software engineering, course is also as per the industry requirement and the country is the best for Tech related career.
Likes (Quality of faculty): Faculty members of CMU are approachable, friendly and supportive in nature. They encourage students to research work, doing different real world projects. Faculty members are well-experienced, top researchers and industry professionals. Teaching methods are unique and beyond traditional methods i.e. methods include project-based learning, group discussions, case studies, lectures from guest industry professionals. Much diversity can be found in the university among faculty members in terms of nationality, culture, engineering practices and so on.
Dislikes (Internships): Much guidance is available in terms of finding internship by professors, Alumni. There is a career center of CMU which supports and provides resources for finding and applying for internships. It also conducts workshops for students related to interview preparation, and resume writing. There are many available internships in the field of software engineering from big MNCs like Google, Amazon and so on.
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M.S. in Mechanical Engineering - Applied Advanced Study - Batch of 2023
Offered by Carnegie Mellon University
3.7
You will be surrounded by smart people and will have a good learning curve.
Tips: A huge transition in terms of workload and lifestyle. Overall the students are friendly here. I was not fortunate enough to receive any scholarship and was able to offset my only expenses by being a research assistant and teaching assistant. The quality of education is awesome. Semester can be tough and stressful but end of the day you will have a good learning curve.
Likes (Public transportation): You can cover most of the city using the Pittsburgh Bus transport service and it is covered in the annual transportation fee which you pay to the college. You can access the transportation with your student ID card and can travel multiple rides throughout the year.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are companies that are ready to sponsor visas post your graduation, but due to the current economic situation (2023) there are not many offers. Robotics, control engineer and ML engineer are some of the roles that are offered to students post graduation.
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MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering / MBA Program (Tepper School of Business) - Batch of 2025
Offered by Carnegie Mellon University
5
Amazing experience at CMU!
Tips: There was a huge cultural shift. But people here made me feel more inclusive. I got a scholarship of 50k dollars. University supported me for the scholarship. This decision was worth every penny. Every day here is a new learning day. After 7 years of experience, I felt my learning curve was getting better, but here I started pushing myself out of my comfort zone which was very important.
Likes (Post study jobs): There are so many fun filled activities for students here. Your personal life and college life will be well balanced. Fitness events and student counselling sessions are organised weekly. To make them feel comfortable on campus. There are professional and non-professional clubs on campus varying from Consulting to Swim Club.
Dislikes (Public transportation): It has amazing faculty, well qualified from across the world. Every faculty has a different style of teaching. The classes are very interactive. If you don't even do the post study and only concentrate on classes, half of your work is already done.
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MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering / MBA Program (Tepper School of Business) - Batch of 2025
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4.6
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Tips: Pittsburgh is a smaller city as compared to major cities such as LA and New York. The local population is very warm and welcoming. Additional, there is a large Indian student community which makes things easier. CMU also has a very rich Indian alumni network that makes thing much easier.
Likes (Public transportation): The CMU ID gets us access to various local transportation services in and around the city. The buses are very nice and have a good frequency. Overall, the city is very well connected via the public transportation system. For CMU students the local public transport is free. Additionally, CMU also has a shuttle that runs on popular routes.
Dislikes (Part time work): As an international student, the opportunity to work part time is limited for on-campus jobs due to visa status restrictions. The on-campus jobs are limited and the number of applicants for those jobs is pretty high. It is not that there are no on-campus jobs, but getting them might be a bit tough.
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Class Profile

Average class profile for this course
Bachelors GPA / Percentage3.79
GMAT Score Average746
Percentage of International Students83

Master of Science in Computational Finance
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Carnegie Mellon University 
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Master of Science in Computational Finance
 at 
Carnegie Mellon University 
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