Study Plan Muyao Wang

1, Background

Majored in Finance, I received two scholarships for mastering essential skills of financial analysis and mathematics calculation. Through learning microeconomics, marketing and security investment, I was exposed to the big picture of financial markets. The demanding math courses allowed me to establish a very solid background in optimization and probability, which are fundamental to risk management. Moreover, Skills learned from the courses on statistics and econometrics helped me succeed in financial risk modeling. In addition, I was fortuitous to have an opportunity to conduct research on grain yield in Henan province. This research program enabled me to collect data efficiently and utilize them to modify the information system to find the most influential factor.

Participating in one intensive exchange program in the USA adapts me to a multicultural environment and expands my global perspective. At the Oklahoma State University , I confirmed my passion on asset allocation, pricing model, risk management and stock valuation in investment class. The mathematics statistics course and elementary statistics for business and economics course taught me how to apply statistics in the financial industry. As the few student who participated once in an exchange program, I feel fortunate to come across with different people and classes in various environments, which make me more confident to deal with the study in USA.

Not content with simple simulations in the school, thereafter I took internships in real-world companies. Have accumulated diverse experiences in different areas, I learned how to apply theory into real work, which will do good benefits in this program. Working in the Post-loan Management Department at Bank of Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, I deeply realized the extensive application of financial risk management and its importance as well. After being exposed to real work situations, I gathered more passion on finance and master more skills to deal with circumstances.As the group leader for undergraduates, I led a group of six students to conducted multiple

linear regressions to filter and explore the influencing factors, which supplied a first-hand exposure to the power of mathematics models. During the entire project, I usually encountered different ideas from group members. I embraced them and optimized the merits of each member by putting him/her to the right position.

2, My choice of studying in Uconn MSFRM

UConn’s Stamford campus is located directly downtown,Stamford County, Connecticut is known worldwide for being home to many of the worlds largest hedge funds. Companies such as UBS, RBS, IBM, GE and Bridgewater reside in the area. The Financial risk management program that is ranked the #1 financial risk management program in the U.S. by The Financial Engineer. Above all, the professionally-oriented program highlights both the theoretical knowledge and the cutting-edge technologies for solving real financial risk management problems. The well-designed courses covering statistical analysis , stochastic processes, estimation techniques and so forth definitely fit my taste. I think these courses are particularly beneficial to my career prospects. Aside from the theory curriculum, I look forward to joining in the seminar-style courses where I could get exposure to the current practices and provide real project experience. Furthermore, Connecticut’s Center for Career Service would pave the way for my career through various services as well. All these merits, together with Connecticut MSFRM’s world-renowned faculty and extensive alumni networks in various financial institutions (bulge bracket banks, asset management firms, hedge funds, etc.), would maximize my chances of breaking into the highly developed financial industry. Apart from the well-balanced curriculum, the practicum and seminars will provide me with the opportunities to have exposure to cutting-edge topics, hone problem solving skills and develop a professional presence in a collaborative learning environment. The ability to investigate newsworthy cases of capstone projects through technical tools and financial risk management models enable me to help actual clients more efficiently. Professionally, I really appreciate the powerful community of Connecticut, which can provide students with rich career resources and alumni networks. Specifically, with a location in Stamford, Connecticut, Connecticut University definitely enjoys a convenient access to those world-leading financial

enterprises. Uconn school of business’s world-renowned faculty and extensive networks in financial community would also pave the way for my career.

3, My overall educational goal

3.1, Learning purpose

The program of the MSFRM is to provide an outstanding program in the design, development, and execution of financial risk management strategies and systems. Through collaboration with the financial services industry in the State of Connecticut, the program will provide a forum for interaction of academics and practitioners to on the practice of creating economic value by managing exposure to risk. By learning financial risk management, I hope to enhance my technical skill and to narrow the gap between China and the world's most advanced financial risk management in this filed. 3.2, Plan

This program will focus on financial risk management. :The courses in the program into four categories and I plan to finish in 2 years Financial Markets

One three credit course provides me an overview of financial markets with introduction to various financial instruments and risk management. Financial Risk Modeling

Three 3-credit courses provide mathematical and statistics background, covering topics such as discrete and continuous stochastic processes, stochastic calculus, statistical analysis of financial data, and the relation between stochastic processes and stochastic differential equations. The courses also provide exposure to a broad range of analytical techniques for asset valuation and risk management. Financial Risk Management

Three 3-credit courses provide an open discussion of underlying theory of risk assessment in asset valuation and financial markets, and the modeling and valuation of cash flows. They focus on development of estimation techniques for valuation, measurement and mitigation of risk of financial securities including equity and fixed income assets (MBS, CMBS), derivatives and exotics. Applied Projects