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The student perspective
Hear from current Master of Management Analytics students on why they decided to choose Rotman as the launchpad for their analytics career.
Class of 2024
Rae (Ruiyi) (she/her)
Previous education:
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Specialist (Co-operative) Program in Management and Finance, University of Toronto Scarborough, 2023
"I was seeking a program that integrates advanced finance curricula with practical applications of industry-focused technical skills, such as quantitative modelling and machine learning. The MFRM program is an ideal choice for me, as it combines technology and finance."
Yulong (he/him)
Previous education:
- UBC Bachelor of Science Majors in Statistics and Economics, 2024
"Toronto is a major financial hub and Rotman attracts renowned faculty members who are experts in both academia and the industry. It is a great platform with a strong alumni network."
Azhar (he/him)
Previous education:
- Bachelor of Commerce, St. Mary's University
"At first, I was intimidated – applying to a specialized finance program after being out of the field for 3 years got me questioning whether it was the right decision. But after my interview, I knew I'd made the right decision."
Chrys (she/her)
Previous education:
- Finance and Financial Modelling, University of Western Ontario
"The Meet & Greet reinforced the value of the MFRM program. This journey isn't limited to the confines of textbooks or the pressure of exams. It’s about understanding real-world challenges and preparing ourselves to tackle them head-on. The bridge between academic learning and industry application is precisely what this event encapsulated."
Steve (he/him)
Previous education:
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Real Estate
"I was looking for hands on experience in my Masters degree and MFRM was the exact program that offered that. Also, the application experience was amazing with people being very resourceful."
Lily (she/her)
Previous education:
- Rotman Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce, Specialist in Finance and Economics, University of Toronto, 2023
"Rotman is one of the best business schools in Canada. It provides students with essential support in both academic and career development. The curriculum is well-designed with cutting-edge knowledge. It also provides lots of networking activities for career sourcing as well as student clubs to enrich our lives."
Previous Ambassadors
Hear from previous Master of Management Analytics students on why they decided to choose Rotman as the launchpad for their analytics career.
Class of 2023
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Annan (he/him)
Previous education:
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Minor Concentration Economics, McGill University, 2019
"The MFRM program provides an excellent balance of technical expertise and financial knowledge."
Catherine (she/her)
Previous education:
- Finance and Economics Specialist at Rotman Commerce, University of Toronto
"MFRM empowers future leaders with cutting-edge knowledge of finance and technology to drive success through risk management."
Greg (he/him)
Previous education:
- BBA, Finance Coop with Concentration in Financial Analysis, Minor Mathematics, Mount Royal University, 2021
" was looking for a program that steps past the theoretical approach to quantitative finance, focusing on the real-world application of in-demand technical tools and skills like machine learning and advanced statistical modelling."
Jensen (he/him)
Previous education:
- Oregon State University, 2017-2021, Undergraduate Degree, Bachelor of Science, Double Major in Finance and Business Information System, minoring in Computer Science
"Rotman provides an abundance of workshops to keep improving and seek assistance in overcoming hurdles."
Joshua (he/him)
Previous education:
- Financial Economics Specialist and Mathematics Major, Honours Bachelor of Science with High Distinction, University of Toronto, 2022
"I'm thrilled about the risk management project, where I could work alongside industry practitioners and gain hands-on financial risk experience."
Lawrence (he/him)
Previous education:
- BBA in Finance and marketing, SFU, 2018
Regardless of which industry I was working in, risk management plays a crucial role in company operations and ensures business resiliency. "
Marco (he/him)
Previous education:
- Bachelor of Commerce - Rotman School of Management, U of T, Specialist in Finance and Economics
"The MFRM program is an ideal platform for me not only to enrich me with specialized knowledge in different types of risk and technical components, especially programming skills, that are critical to advancing my future career."
Tina (she/her)
Previous education:
- Bachelor of Mathematics in Actuarial Science and Statistics, University of Waterloo
"I look forward to the industry project the most. Having completed 6 co-ops in undergrad, hands-on projects in the workplace are the best way to learn."
Class of 2022
Audrey
Previous degree: Honours Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management – Chartered Financial Analyst Specialization with Statistics Minor, University of Waterloo
“Achieving an MFRM degree will help advance my knowledge and technical skills, specifically quantitative methodologies of measuring financial risks, machine learning, and statistical modeling.”
Grace
Previous degree: Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Business and Finance, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
“I applied to the MFRM program as I was looking for ways to hone my technical skills in finance to be prepared for a career in the buy-side. Risk management is a crucial part of a good investment manager and it has been a missing piece from my prior education.”
Marzuka
Previous degree: Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, North South University
“I am most excited about the Risk Management project. Working with Industry professionals on interesting projects is what makes this program one of a kind and I am keen to experience it.”
Shamarthi
Previous degree: BSc Economics, University of British Columbia
“The MFRM program is uniquely designed to make students effective communicators who can articulately convey sophisticated financial topics that require in-depth quantitative knowledge. This was paramount for me in deciding to join the program.”
Tarun
Previous degree: Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering) In Applied Mathematics and Applied Mechanics, Queen's University
“The additional features of the program like the tailored resources and workshops, and the proven world-class faculty made the decision easy and feel like it was a perfect fit for me.”
Class of 2021
Ahsan
Previous degree: Bachelor of Business Administration, Financial Analysis, Mount Royal University
“The MFRM program is a great way to expose yourself to Capital Markets in Toronto. The program is also proactive to changes in the workplace; currently, there is a shift towards financial technology as well as data analysis skills in Python.”
Diwei
Previous degree: Bachelor of Commerce with Honors (Major in Accounting), University of Alberta
“ After talking with several MFRM alumni, I found out the Rotman MFRM program is an excellent opportunity for me to switch my career path. This is an intense program to equip me with not only technical knowledge but also practical experiences.”
Miranda
Previous degree: Bachelor of Commerce, Specialization in Finance and Commerce, University of Toronto, Canada
“ MFRM is a quantitative Master program offered at the top business school in Canada. It places a strong emphasis on case-oriented programming and modelling training, which provides opportunities to develop the gaps in the needed skillset of financial risk management.”
Nicholas
Previous degree: Bachelor of Applied Science (Major in Mathematics and Engineering), Queen’s University
“ When I accepted my offer to Rotman my main goal was to gain a competitive advantage and advance my career journey in one of fastest growing fields in finance. I am fully confident that over the next 10 months I will achieve this goal and be positioned for career success”
Shang
Previous degree: Bachelor of Commerce, University of Ottawa
“ The Master of Financial Risk Management program offers that while providing its candidates the opportunity of working at an industry project, which applies the knowledge we learned from classroom and transform them into work settings, it is the biggest reason why I joined the program.”
Class of 2020
Christopher
Previous degree: Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), Finance Major, Dalhousie University, Canada
“I am really looking forward to my project placement with CPP Investment Board.”
Denise
Previous degree: BComm, Specialization in Finance and Economics, Rotman Commerce, University of Toronto, Canada
“The MFRM program provides tools to develop an optimal mix of communication and technical skills required to be well-positioned for career opportunities in risk management.”
Enci
Previous degree: Bachelor of Commerce, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
“By introducing relevant courses and projects, the faculty here recognizes key changes in the industry, future-proofing the program, and ensuring that students stay competitive in this industry.”
Kelvin
Previous degree: BCom Joint Honours in Economics and Finance, McGill University, Canada
"I chose Rotman because of its strong industry connections and focus on career services and development."
Mary
Previous degree: Bachelor of Arts, Major Economics, Minor Human Resources Management, Specialization in Finance, Honours Co-op Program, University of Waterloo, Canada
“The MFRM industry project will give me first-hand experience working with risk management professionals to tackle relevant issues.”
Wenting
Previous degree: Math Application in Economics and Finance, University of Toronto, Canada
“The curriculum not only covers different aspects of risk, but also includes trending topics and tools which are being extensively applied in the financial industry.”
Yiyuan
Previous degree: Bachelor of Business Administration (Major: Finance & Investment Banking; Risk Management & Insurance; Economics), University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States
“All our professors are respected and engaging. The opportunity to learn from and work with these faculty members is one of the top reasons I chose Rotman.”
Class of 2019
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Bryan
Previous degree: H.B.Sc., Mathematics and Statistics, University of Toronto, Canada
“The MFRM was the only program that offered a broad and deep study of financial risk management, the opportunity to develop my ability to think critically about the challenges facing financial institutions and the skills to develop solutions.”
Djordje
Previous degree: Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), Financial Analysis, Mount Royal University, Canada
"The Rotman School of Management is a highly regarded institution, among the most prestigious to pursue higher education."
Fernando
Previous degree: B.A. Specialization in Financial and Business Economics, York University
“What probably caught my eye wasn’t the almost perfect placement rate but rather the genuine interest in the wellbeing and career development of the students.”
Kevin
Previous degree: Financial Analysis and Risk Management, University of Waterloo, Canada
“MFRM provides me an opportunity to work on a practical project to solve real-life problems for financial institutions.”
Michael
Previous degree: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, New York University, United States
“With its extensive alumni network, [Rotman] gives us a lot more career opportunities compared to other business schools.”
Patricia
Previous degree: BSc Mathematics and Financial Economics, Dundee University, United Kingdom
"With an increasing demand for risk management professionals, the MFRM program is the perfect opportunity to use quantitative skills."
Ray
Previous degree: Bachelor of Commerce, University of Toronto, Canada
“I am always a huge believer of data-driven decision making, and hence the MFRM program was a perfect choice for me.”
Samuel
Previous degree: Honors Bachelor in Mathematics, University of Waterloo, Canada
“The MFRM program ticked all the boxes for me: interesting curriculum, stellar faculty lineup, amazing resources, and numerous opportunities to network with former alumni.”
Windy
Previous degree: Public Accounting, Rotman Commerce, University of Toronto, Canada
"I'm looking forward to developing technical skills and engaging with industry the most."
Zain
Previous degree: Bachelor in Economics and Statistics, University of British Columbia, Canada
"There is a lot of demand in the financial industry for professionals with knowledge about risk management."