The Applied Finance Project (AFP) is a capstone experience designed to give MFE students the opportunity to apply their knowledge to solve a financial engineering problem for a company or organization. The experience combines client communication, team collaboration, and practical application of students’ quantitative abilities.
AFP projects concentrate on such areas as quantitative trading strategies, portfolio management, risk management, hedging and derivatives valuation, and are sponsored by top organizations that include PIMCO, Citi, PwC, Aspirant, Accenture, AXA Rosenberg, Hyundai Capital and Research Affiliates. Students interact directly with clients, gaining valuable exposure to potential employers and broadening their professional networks.