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Quantitative finance, pure finance, and statistics are interconnected fields that require strong mathematical skills, with a focus on programming for quantitative roles. Pursuing a Master's in Statistics or a degree in finance can be beneficial, especially for those interested in roles like brokerage. While law school is an option for those interested in legal aspects, it is not necessary for a career in finance. The financial industry itself is not inherently immoral; rather, it is the actions of some individuals that raise ethical concerns. Aspiring professionals should also engage with resources and forums to deepen their understanding of quantitative finance.
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1.quantative finace?
2.pure finance?
3.statistics?
4.law?
help!
im a math and physics undergrad.

ye...i know it is kind of immoral to turn to finance industry...
 
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1-3: Math, finance, business, or some combination of the three.
4: You need to go to law school. Pretty much anyone can go to law school.
 
but there are lots of master degree about finance, such as "financial enginerring","quantitive finance","mba","finance","mathematics and finance","risk management"......

Should i just do "finance" as i think it is the "largest" among them? If i want to focus on finance(being a broker in some securities group for example) but not other business stuff, is it better to do "finance" rather than "mba"?


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1-3: Math, finance, business, or some combination of the three.
4: You need to go to law school. Pretty much anyone can go to law school.

no law school then.
 
There is nothing immoral about going into the financial industry. It's what some people do there that is immoral.
 
Try a MS in Statistics. I think that should be more than enough. Ah, and make sure you do a lot of simulation, perhaps also estimating parameters like Maximum Simulated Likelihood methods, and Markov Chain Monte Carlo.
 
For quant finance, you really need to know math. The degree background isn't as important, as long as you know the math and programming. Theres a lot more that goes into trading than just math and programming and traits you don't learn in school, so be prepared for that.

This link may help you decide if quant finance is for you.

http://www.markjoshi.com/downloads/advice.pdf

Also, look into some of the quant finance forums such as Wilmott.
 

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