What’s it really like to study in the Master of Quantitative Finance (MQF) program at UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management? In this video, MQF graduate Kate McNaughton (Class of 2024) shares how Rady’s rigorous curriculum and collaborative projects prepared her for real-world financial roles. Kate reflects on her favorite courses — including Mergers & Acquisitions, Fixed Income, and New Venture Finance — and how faculty like Professor Krisztina Büti, Professor Robert Schmidt, and Professor Chris Girand made the classroom experience dynamic, relevant, and even fun. She also dives deep into her Capstone project, where her team analyzed the booming private credit market and its impact on high-yield bonds, learning firsthand how to navigate real-world data challenges. Plus, hear about her other hands-on projects, including: 🔍 San Diego’s Housing Market — Studying the impact of inflation and migration 🏎️ Ferrari Stock Valuation During Formula One Season — Connecting global events to market movements Kate also highlights how Rady’s supportive faculty, including Executive Director Michael Melvin, create a unique, student-centered environment that extends well beyond the classroom. If you're considering a finance graduate program that blends advanced quantitative training with practical, hands-on experience, this video offers a real, firsthand look at how the Rady MQF can launch your career. 🔗 Learn more about the Rady MQF: https://rady.ucsd.edu/programs/master-quantitative-finance/index.html #RadySchool #UCSD #QuantitativeFinance #RadyMQF #FinanceCareers #GradSchool #STEMMasters #StudentExperience #CapstoneProject _________________________________________________________________________________________ FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radyschool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radyschool LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/ucsandiego-rady-school-of-management X: https://twitter.com/radyschool Website: https://rady.ucsd.edu