CMU BS in Computational Finance

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A few questions about CMU’s BS in Computational Finance program:

  1. Can Dietrich students get accepted to the Computational Finance program (applying as a second major)?
  2. How does the admissions process work, approximately how many applicants get admitted per year? What are their average college GPAs/credentials?
  3. What are your thoughts about the program in general? Pros/cons, academic rigor, etc.

Thanks!

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  1. Dietrich students can be accepted. They would need to transfer into MCS or TPR however to graduate from the program.
  2. There used to be a cap of 10 students per year but now the admissions committee admits as many as they believe to be qualified. The committee is looking for students with excellent performance in math/math-finance classes, a genuine interest in a career in finance, and competency in writing/speaking.
  3. This is a very well respected program both at CMU and in the real world. It is also a rigorous program. But if you get accepted it is because the admissions committee believes you can handle that rigor. I have no idea what any cons would be.