Master of Financial Engineering Program
Why the Berkeley MFE?
The Berkeley MFE Program at the Haas School of Business provides a depth of study in finance that is not available in traditional MBA programs, reaching beyond basic business concepts to teach you how to combine modern portfolio theory with computational methods. It also provides many opportunities to learn firsthand how to apply these theories and methods to real-world situations. You will also benefit from the quality of students, breadth of activities, and network of impressive alumni contacts inherent to a top-ranked business school and a world-class university.
Your entire Berkeley MFE experience is designed to give you the knowledge, experiences, and connections you’ll need to immediately launch a successful career in financial engineering.
An Unparalleled Career Advantage
Top employers continue to seek out Berkeley MFE graduates who understand complex financial strategies, possess financial modeling ability, and demonstrate computational proficiency. Berkeley MFE graduates have a successful track record of applying the knowledge gained in the program to launch new careers as quantitative finance experts at leading banking institutions, insurance companies, money management firms, hedge funds, treasury departments, diversified financial services companies, asset-management firms, and equity/venture capital firms, as well as other non-financial corporations.
The MFE may also be seen as an attractive alternative to a doctoral program in finance for individuals interested in commercial rather than academic careers.
A Rigorous Curriculum
Designed and tailored exclusively for the MFE students, the program’s curriculum challenges you to think of innovative ways to integrate quantitative methods with the theoretical framework and institutional settings in which they are applied. Taught by a renowned faculty comprised of prominent scholars and industry luminaries, MFE courses are anchored in cutting-edge research and best practices in financial engineering. A ten-week internship mid-way through the program provides you the opportunity to apply what you have learned in the classroom to real-world situations.
A Diverse, Talented Community
The Berkeley MFE Program has a history of attracting exceptionally talented and innovative students who have high levels of intellectual curiosity, strong interests in finance, and strong analytical skills. With only 60 students per class, you benefit from the life-long bonds formed with your diverse, tight-knit community of peers. And as a member of the vast Haas Alumni Network, you will have life-long access to a wealth of career resources, online communities, and local alumni chapters and clubs.
