M.Sc in Quantitative Finance
The Quantitative Finance programme offered by the University of Texas at Arlington is a STEM program designed to meet the growing demand for financial professionals equipped to implement state-of-the-art analytical techniques in support of financial decision-making.
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
January, August
Tuition Fee
$23,486 per year
Location
Texas City, United States
About the program
Students complete a rigorous seven-course sequence that includes: finance theory, mathematical finance, financial modeling, economic theory, and econometrics. Students then complete a five-course elective program designed jointly by the student and the program advisor.
The Quantitative Finance programme offered by The University of Texas at Arlington is a specialized degree program designed to build upon the candidate’s prior background.
Career Opportunities
Firms hiring finance students focus on many issues including managerial finance, banking, investment, brokerage, international money markets, insurance, personal financial planning, and mortgage activities.
Firms hiring real estate students focus on topics such as environmental consulting, property tax, investment consulting, property development and management, property financing, mortgage banking, appraisal and valuation, site location analysis, and syndication.
Courses Included
- Microeconomic Theory
- Investments
- Financial Derivatives
- Real Options
- Mathematical Finance
- Financial Modeling for Investments
- Applied Business and Economics Data Analysis