As trading has evolved from hands-on deals made by people who left college with business degrees to electronic-based dealmaking, so too have the majors from top trading schools. Traders asked its judges to pinpoint the schools whose graduates impress them each year, the level of those graduates’ knowledge and how well-prepared the students are for the trading world. There are universities on our list that will not surprise anyone — but there are a few that may convince you to look for talented candidates beyond the Ivy League.
Talent is, after all, what your buyside firm needs.
