Master of Financial Engineering Program

Meet Some Students

While different from one another in many ways, Berkeley MFE students are similar in outlook. They share a deep commitment to learning, high aspirations for success in their careers, and the desire to make a real difference in the business and world communities. The cooperative, team-oriented culture teaches the lessons of working successfully with others to achieve objectives-a powerful and necessary skill in today's complex, fast-paced business environment.

Aya Bellicha, MFE 09 Aya Bellicha, MFE 09
"I started looking for a program with a more quantitative approach to finance. The Haas MFE gives me that."
 Kingsley Oteng-Amoako, MFE 09 Kingsley Oteng-Amoako, MFE 09
"The program introduced me to a variety of asset classes and interesting research areas, which has really sparked my curiosity."
Alexander Kudlay, MFE 09
Alexander Kudlay, MFE 09
"I researched MFE programs extensively before choosing Haas for its outstanding faculty and well-planned curriculum."
Lisa Liu, MFE 09 Lisa Liu, MFE 09
"The Haas MFE is one of the few degrees offered through a business school, centered on actually preparing you to work in the financial industry."
Jacques Burrus, MFE 09 Jacques Burrus, MFE 09
"The Haas program gives you a well-rounded preparation to pursue your own career objectives."
Margit Zwemer, MFE 09 Margit Zwemer, MFE 09
"The Haas MFE program puts a lot of emphasis on making you the 'complete package.'"
Peter Chromiak, MFE 09 Peter Chromiak, MFE 09
"I've gained confidence in myself and my understanding of the industry. I feel like I can hold my own in a conversation with seasoned professionals."
Mahesh Krishnan, MFE 09 Mahesh Krishnan, MFE 09
"The intensity of the one-year program reflects the intensity of the financial industry."
Esin Tureci, MFE 09 Esin Tureci, MFE 09
"This program is so well-designed for a career in the financial industry. Its intensity is intentional. We learn a lot in a short time and have the opportunity to immediately apply what we learn."
Matthieu Brunet, MFE 09 Matthieu Brunet, MFE 09
"The professors at Haas are all so passionate about their work and about passing their knowledge and enthusiasm on to us."