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Application prerequisites, eligibility requirements, and membership expectations

Important: The Quantitative Research Society (QRS) is not yet an established or school-endorsed organization. We anticipate an initial launch in early 2026. Completing the interest form at the bottom of this page simply records your interest — it does not imply membership or official recognition by the school.

📋 Application Prerequisite Guidelines

Quantitative Research Society @NTU is an advanced, research-focused society. To ensure applicants are prepared for the rigor of our workshops, all applicants must complete foundational coursework in mathematics, statistics, and programming.

Applicants may satisfy prerequisites through:

  • Equivalent NTU undergraduate modules (see NTU SPMS course list), or
  • Approved external MOOCs (listed below)

All prerequisites must be completed for a letter grade (B or above) or an official certificate of completion.

📌 Application Requirements:

  • • Complete one course in each mandatory category (Math, Stats, Programming)
  • • Completion of recommended courses → Start directly in Semester 2 or 3
  • • Completion of advanced courses → Immediate research project eligibility

MANDATORY 1. Mathematics Foundations (Linear Algebra & Analysis)

Essential for functional analysis, PDEs, and optimization.

Advanced Linear Algebra: Foundations to Frontiers • edX (US$99) Mathematics for Engineers Specialization • Coursera (Free for NTU)

✅ NTU equivalents: MH1201 Linear Algebra II, MH3100 Real Analysis I

MANDATORY 2. Probability & Statistics

Foundation for stochastic processes, econometrics, and data-driven modeling.

Advanced Statistics for Data Science • Coursera Plus Econometrics • Coursera (Free for NTU) Data Analysis with R Specialization • Coursera (Free for NTU)

✅ NTU equivalents: MH2500 Probability, HE2003 Econometrics I

MANDATORY 3. Programming & Algorithms

Required for research projects and simulations. Proficiency in Python or R required; C++ recommended for computational finance.

Algorithms Specialization • Coursera (Free for NTU)
LeetCode Practice Platform HackerRank Practice Platform

✅ NTU equivalent: MH4701 Mathematical Programming

OPTIONAL 4. Recommended Preparation

Complete to skip Semester 1 → Start in Semester 2 or 3

✅ NTU equivalents: MH3700 Numerical Analysis I, MH3701 Basic Optimization, MH4514 Financial Mathematics, HE2002 Macroeconomics II

ADVANCED 5. Advanced Preparation

Guaranteed placement in advanced workshops or research projects

MFE Preparation | Berkeley Haas (US$1,995/course)

  • • Math Foundations for Financial Engineers (30 hours)
  • • Statistics for Financial Engineers (30 hours, VEE Approved)

Pre-MFE Program | Baruch College (US$1,650/course)

  • • Advanced Calculus with Financial Engineering Applications
  • • Probability Theory for Financial Applications
  • • Numerical Linear Algebra for Financial Engineering
  • • Machine Learning for Financial Engineering Applications

Completion demonstrates advanced mastery and allows direct placement into QRS@NTU advanced workshops or research projects.

✨ Quick Summary

  • 📌 Mandatory: Math + Probability/Stats + Programming
  • ⚡ Recommended: Accelerates to Semester 2/3 placement
  • 🚀 Advanced: Guarantees research project eligibility

Ready to Join?

After reviewing the prerequisites above, express your interest by filling out our form. Remember, this only records your interest for when we officially launch in early 2026.

Fill out the Interest Form

Submitting this form registers your interest only; it does not commit you to membership.