A Master of Arts degree is the first post-graduate degree available to students after earning their bachelor's degree. MA degrees generally take between one and three years to complete, with most courses designed to be completed in two years of full-time study. These degrees are available in a variety of different fields and are generally intended to further refine skills learned during undergraduate work and allow students to choose an area of specialization within their field.

What is an MA in Financial Engineering? This course of study is intended for students who want to become involved in a multi-disciplinary field that incorporates aspects of economics, technology, engineering and mathematics. Financial engineering is an emerging field that strives to use technical tools to manage finance and economics on both the small and larger scale. Students who complete a master's degree in financial engineering can expect to become proficient in an array of modern tools used to analyze and direct financial markets.

As entrants into an emerging field, graduates with master's in financial engineering tend to be more in demand in the job market. Financial engineering degree programs impart a variety of useful skills, including working with technology and managing money that tend to be desirable to employers.

The overall cost of a financial engineering master's program varies from institution to institution. Some factors that affect the total cost include the location of the school, whether the student chooses to study online or in the classroom and the cost of materials and supplies.

Graduates with an MA in Financial Engineering are qualified to work in a variety of fields, many of which are in the financial sector. Many graduates go on to work in investing, banking, asset management and proprietary trading. Others may choose to work in the public sector and get a job at the United States Treasury or other financial institution.

Many programs around the world offer a financial engineering master's program. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.