Curious about what it’s like to earn a Master of Quantitative Finance (MQF) at UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management? In this interview, recent graduate Kate McNaughton (Class of 2024) shares her journey — from competing as a Division I track and field athlete to launching her career in finance with the support of Rady’s hands-on, data-driven MQF program. Kate discusses why she chose Rady, how her background in international business and psychology led her to quantitative finance, and how the program’s focus on real-world skills prepared her for success. She highlights key aspects that stood out, including: ✔️ Access to industry tools like the Bloomberg Lab ✔️ The Career Management Center’s unmatched support ✔️ A collaborative learning environment in a fast-growing business hub ✔️ The career value of a STEM-designated program Whether you’re a prospective student looking to future-proof your finance career or simply exploring graduate programs that blend rigorous analytics with industry relevance, this video offers an inside look at what makes the Rady MQF at UC San Diego a smart investment in your future. 🔗 Learn more about the Rady MQF: https://rady.ucsd.edu/programs/master-quantitative-finance/index.html #RadySchool #UCSD #QuantFinance #RadyMQF #FinanceCareers #GradSchool #STEMMasters #StudentStories _________________________________________________________________________________________ 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