Re: advice needed on what classes to take

Keder Ipkess wrote:

> I am an undergrad but plan to enter grad school to study statistics(PhD
> programme in financial mathematics). Besides classes from statistics
> department(probability theory, linear regression e.t.c.) ,i need advice,
> what pure math classes i should take to prepare myself. I have taken
> calculus(up to multivariable calculus and vector calculus), linear algebra
> and discrete mathematics.
>
> Should i also take classes like complex analysis, real analysis ?  Do these
> classes have any(non vague) connection with statistics ? What about function
> analysis , fourier analysis ?
>
> Thanks in advance.

Measure theory if the Ph.D. program were in (mathematical) statistics. 
I've no idea what would be best for financial mathematics.  The best 
thing to do is ask someone on the faculty of the program(s) you intend 
to apply to.

Good luck in your studies!