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UC Irvine - MSF [#permalink] New post   11 Mar 2020, 11:10
Hey y'all
I was just approved into the UC Irvine MSF.
Though the program is relatively new (Started in 2017) the curriculum seems to be really comprehensive and with a lot of effort into career services.
While speaking with the admissions office there they told me that due to the program being new they don't have a lot of employment stats, but they calculate that the post-program employment rate is around 90%. The Uni seems to be prestigious nationally and with a lot of alumni.
As an international student, the program being classified as STEM helps a lot.
I was also approved in PURDUE and OHIO ST MSF program (with 20% Scholarship).
I was wondering if any of you have an opinion on UCI MSF program?

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Re: UC Irvine - MSF [#permalink] New post   22 Mar 2020, 16:10
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I'd do OSU, then Purdue and finally Irvine.

It is a new program and it takes a while to place MSF students. UC Irvine is a fine school, but I wouldn't consider it to be one of the top schools in California (UCLA, USC, Stanford, UC Berkley, etc). In a couple years maybe things change, but the OSU MSF has been around for nearly a decade with this program and has established placements. Purdue has been around for a long time and the school is very well regarded. Those are the safer choices.
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Re: UC Irvine - MSF [#permalink] New post   23 Mar 2020, 04:44
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Hey gremioimortal,

Firstly, I would like to congratulate you on making up for all the three schools.
Purdue, Ohio State, and UCI are all renowned schools and MSF is an all-embracing master’s stream to opt for.
Even though the MSF degree program at UCI is relatively new, the school stands esteemed globally.
Moreover, since the school is located in California, you’d be near Silicon Valley- which is in the northern part of California. It is known as a global tech hub and you’ll have ample opportunities to in leading Fin-tech organizations.
Thus, in my best advice, you shall set your sight on the UCI MSF degree program.
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Re: UC Irvine - MSF [#permalink] New post   23 Mar 2020, 06:46
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OP - Irvine is the worst of the three.

And dont take advice from people who have no clue about geography or too lazy to use google maps. Irvine is no where near silicon valley and anyone whose spent time in California knows how entirely different areas of the state are.

If you want to be in Cali, sure, UCI. If you want a school with placements and a track record, they are the last choice.

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