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1) Who should attend the program?
2) How long is the course?
3) When does the course start?
4) Can I get help with funding?
5) What level of mathematics is required?
6) How do I apply?
7) How long will it take to receive a decision on my application?
8) When do I need to submit the mathematics test?
9) What equipment do I need to view the webcast?
10) Can I access a CQF class recording to view how the program is delivered?
11) What happens if a delegate is unable to complete the CQF in 6 months?
12) I am resident in Mainland China can I take the CQF?
Q - Who should attend the program?
A - The Certificate will be of special interest to those working in:
- Derivatives
- Risk Management
- Structuring
- Trading
- Fund Management
- IT Investment
- Banking
- Hedge Funds
- Financial Software
- Consulting
Q - How long is the course?
A - The examined core part of the course is six months long. But this is only part of the CQF Package, before the CQF starts there is the Mathematics Primer, and after you have passed your exams and completed the project there is the C++ course, the Lifelong Learning, and the Trading Simulator to learn from and enjoy
Q - When does the course start?
A - The course is delivered twice a year, commencing in January and in June.
Q - Can I get help with funding?
A - We offer the Wilmott Scholarships and Pacific American Foundation Scholarships, which provide funds to enable individuals who are currently not in full-time employment to attend the Certificate in Quantitative Finance. This award will be made at the discretion of the Scholarships Committee, to an outstanding candidate who meets the scholarship requirements and who, in the opinion of the committee, is deserving and will gain the most from the program.
Q - What level of mathematics is required?
A - Delegates should have a numerate academic qualification and should have familiarity with spreadsheet and computational problem solving.
Q - How do I apply?
A - Most prospective delegates apply online. Class sizes are restricted and places are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, provided a delegate’s application has been approved and the maths entry test has been completed successfully.
Q - How long will it take to receive a decision on
my application?
A - We endeavor to make a decision within 48 hours of a complete application being received.
Q - When do I need to submit the mathematics test?
A - We advise all delegates to first complete the application form and submit this for Course Director approval. They should then start working through the mathematics test, complete and return it by post or fax before the start of the course.
Q - What equipment do I need to view the webcast?
A - To view the webcast live or recorded, you will need a computer with a sound card and a speaker. You will also need broadband internet access.
Q - Can I access a CQF class recording to view how the program is delivered?
A - To view the webcast live or recorded, you will need a computer with a sound card and a speaker. You will also need broadband internet access.
Q - What happens if a delegate is unable to complete the CQF in 6 months?
A - The majority of delegates complete the CQF in 6 months. However it is possible for delegates to defer their completion of the CQF to the next program. Delegates who defer their completion of the CQF program (classroom and distance learners) complete their training using the distance learning tools available including live webcast, recorded lectures and access to all relevant material online. Delegates have up to 3 years to complete the course.
Q - I am resident in Mainland China can I take the CQF?
A - Yes, we have a CQF Training Center in Mainland China at 2106 Yin Gu Mansion, No. 9 Bei Si Huan Xi LU, Hai Dian District, Beijing 100081. To find out more about the training available to delegates in Mainland China please contact ChineseCQF@7city.com.
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