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ArgusPMC

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  1. Ok, so I'll start first by saying that I am a Computer Science graduate and I'm looking to get an M.Sc. in CS. What do I want to do? Well, I've got three goals, they go in this order: I want to learn more about math, I want to coalesce whatever I learn into my actual CS experience. Areas like Stochastic Processes and Numerical Analysis are the things I care about the most. I want to get into finance, in particular the math part about finance. I want to do this through CS, not an MBA, Economics or any of that stuff. I still want to use my skills just that I want to apply them to finance. I want to learn more about concurrency and parallel programming. Here is my issue, however: Most of the programs I like, they don't really have a huge focus on finance, but they do have a strong focus on math, HPC. At this moment, I'm making it very clear that I want to learn all of these things because I want to apply my knowledge into finance. However, I am wondering if it is a mistake to do this and if it wouldn't just be better to talk more about mathematics and HPC, instead, given that they are far more significant within the programs I care about. There are many other research topics that intersect with the stuff that you do in finance, and they interest me but I wonder if focusing too much on finance could hamper my application. I wanted to know what people thought, hopefully someone can help me out. Also, I'm applying to universities in Canada. I don't know if that matters.
  2. So, first I'm an international student. I'm eyeing up universities in Canada and Germany. I want to apply to a masters in applied math. I'm a CS graduate, and while I did take my fair share of math courses I'm doubt about how much I know compared to a math graduate. For starters my undergrad included Discrete math, Calc 1 and 2, Linear Algebra, Probability, Statistics and Operations Research. Can I apply? Will I get any buts? I don't mind if I have to take some extra courses, but I still want to know what people think.
  3. So, I'm a CS Major that wants to learn more about math. However, I'm interested in using my math skills and CS knowledge to apply it somewhere. In my case, I like Finance a lot and I would like it if that was the field in which I could apply what I know. Anyway, I've found many programs out there in mathematical finance and applied math. I'm not sure if it is better to go into Applied Math and focus on finance or just go straight into Mathematical Finance. I feel that the math part is what is difficult about Mathematical Finance, I've started learning about the Finance part, and I don't feel that it is as hard to learn. I know very little about Differential Equations, my degree in CS had Discrete Math, Calculus(1 and 2), Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics, but no differentials or multivariable calculus. I know you need to learn a lot of calculus to get into stochastics, which is important for finance. I'm also unsure of who has the best programs in Canada for math. I know U of T is good, but I'm not sure I want to apply there. I also know about Waterloo, and it's my first option, but not much about the others and whether they've got strong faculty in finance. I'd appreciate if someone could help me out with these two things.
  4. So I don't know if someone can answer this or not. Maybe someone can tell where to go to find out. Anyway, I want to apply in the future to one of those places. I'm generally looking for good schools but nothing unreachable. I am willing to apply to those places but I'm not sure that they'll accept me. I'm a very dedicated person, and I'm willing to put whatever effort is necessary to achieve my goals but I want to be realistic, I won't be able to get into MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley or whatever their equivalents are in the countries I want to apply to. I have an 86 out of 100 in my country, I was TA for a year, I've got 2-3 years of work experience, I don't have any research experience. Nonetheless, I want to apply. It's also a way for me to leave my country. I don't think I can do the things I want to do in my country, the opportunities simply don't exist here. I'm mainly looking for universities that are focused on Operations Research or Mathematical Finance, but my goal is really to learn more about mathematics. I would also prefer master's programs with research options. Also, I'm interested in places where I can meet new people, and universities with a strong focus on Entrepreneurship. Anyway, I would appreciate it if someone could point me to some schools in those countries. I probably intend to apply to all of them, but my preference is Canada. Also money isn't a problem, I'm not to interested in figuring that out for now. That's a problem for later.
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