MS IN MATHEMATICAL FINANCE & FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (MSMFT)
Boston University Questrom School of Business
Key Information
Campus location
Boston, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
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Introduction
If you are passionate about quantitative finance, financial technology, mathematics, data analysis, and programming, and you have the determination to take on a demanding curriculum, the Master of Science in Mathematical Finance & Financial Technology (MSMFT) is meant for you.
Faculty members will guide you, world-renowned authorities in the subject areas comprising the curriculum, to develop a skill set that will set you apart in the highly competitive quantitative finance and fintech employment markets. Whether your sights are set on working in financial technology, financial data analysis, financial engineering, risk management, asset management, or quantitative analytics, you will have what it takes to succeed.
The three-semester program takes you to the cutting edge of mathematical finance and financial technology. The curriculum includes a comprehensive survey of the stochastic mathematics employed in asset pricing, risk modelling, and portfolio management. You will be exposed to the latest concepts, tools, and computational techniques employed in financial technology and data analysis, and you will have the opportunity to explore exciting new frontiers such as machine learning and algorithmic trading.
The MSMFT is a full-time, three-semester, 39-credit program that develops advanced proficiency in the following areas:
Algorithmic trading and high-frequency data
Big data analysis and cloud computing
Blockchain and cryptocurrencies
Computational expertise in R and Python
Credit risk modelling
Deep learning and financial applications
Derivatives valuation
Portfolio theory and asset management
Risk management
Statistical, econometric, and machine learning techniques applied to the analysis of financial data
Stochastic mathematics
The program comprises five areas of concentration:
Asset Management
Financial Technology
Quantitative Analytics
Risk Management
Analytics & Research
You will also have the opportunity to complete an internship or industry-sponsored project in the summer, allowing you to put your newly developed skills to the test, add real-world experience to your resume, and expand your network.
The career paths that MSMFT graduates embark on include:
Algorithmic and quantitative trading
Design and valuation of financial products
Financial data analysis
Financial technology
Portfolio management
Quantitative risk management
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.