Walter Farkas

Walter Farkas, Director of the Master's in Quantitative Finance at ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, shares insights on bridging academia and industry. He discusses the integration of industry lecturers to enhance practical learning and the importance of internships for students. Walter highlights a recent curriculum refresh that includes machine learning and data-driven methods. He also emphasizes the balance in topics between buy-side and sell-side exposure while fostering curiosity through hands-on projects. Finally, he reveals what traits they seek in applicants to ensure a strong program.