The iMF program balances the importance of theory and practice, providing the students with the expertise and necessary skills to thrive in the financial industry. The iMF teachers always encourage us to think critically and voice our ideas, it’s great because they believe that our thoughts and opinions matter and are just as important. They are also very accommodating to those who have limited finance background, making the program inclusive for everyone. At the same time, the partnerships with renowned experts allow the students to be mentored directly by the best, make connections with leading industry professionals, and understand the Chinese financial market better. Not to mention the ZIBS staff who are always there with a helping hand to support the students to make the most out of the program. I have been enjoying this program and learning a lot, and I cannot wait to experience the rest of what iMF has to offer!
My time in the iMF program thus far can be characterized as both challenging and rewarding. The classes are taught by the most professional professors who are focused on giving a quality education that matches the trends in the industry. This is further enforced by the constant influx of prestigious guest speakers such as Anshula Kant (CFO of the World Bank). I also had a great time networking with my many Chinese and international classmates, which is encouraged by the program through its many group assignments. If you are worried about covid restrictions or cultural differences, don’t be. The staff is very supportive to everyone and will go above and beyond to make you feel at home. By joining iMF you will not only have a valuable degree from one of the world’s most competitive universities, but you will also make many friends and memories.
The courses of iMF programs tend to be more practical. Econometrics, Python and other courses help us master the foundation of data analysis and quantitative finance. Guest lectures and exchange activities provide us opportunities to connect with excellent enterprises and professionals, which broaden my career potentials. At the same time, the English teaching environment can quickly enhance my English proficiency and communication skills with fellow students around the world. In the iMF program, your reasonable ideas and feedbacks will be carefully adopted and adjusted by professors, which is something I have never experienced before.
The iMF teachers have been giving us insightful lessons that incorporate theory and practice which have a close eye on current trends and news and this has been important in equipping us with the relevant skills we will need in the job market. I have really been enjoying my stay here with abundant learning resources and great campus life and it has really been nice knowing that there is always someone readily available to help you if you need help.
The ZIBS Master of Finance is not only extremely interesting but also provides the skills and tools needed for a thorough understanding of the global and Chinese financial markets. ZIBS finds the perfect balance between knowledge transfer and application with python, excel, stata and more. Moreover, both the entire ZIBS staff as well as my fellow students were always extremely helpful and did their best to make everything work especially with the online courses. The iMF at Zhejiang University was a great choice and I am looking forward to the rest of the program!
