Your Next Step Toward a Career in Quantitative Finance

For more than 30 years, the Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) program has earned an unmatched reputation in the quantitative finance industry, built on the achievements of our 2,000+ alumni who now lead and innovate on Wall Street, in fintech, hedge funds, and beyond. The question is: Will you be next?

If you have a strong foundation in mathematics and statistics, solid programming skills, and a curiosity about financial markets, MSCF can be your path to a challenging and rewarding career in quantitative finance.

What We Look For

While academic excellence is essential, we seek well-rounded candidates who:

• Communicate clearly, both in writing and in person
• Thrive in collaborative, team-driven environments
• Show genuine interest in financial markets and can articulate career goals in the field

Our admissions process is holistic — we look at your full profile, not just one metric. A potential weakness in one area can be balanced by strength in another.

Merit Scholarships

Every admitted student is automatically considered for a Merit Scholarship. These awards are based on your overall qualifications relative to the applicant pool and can significantly reduce your tuition costs.

Ready to take the next step?

Admissions prerequisites

• Calculus I and II
• Linear algebra
• Calculus-based probability

• A minimum of one semester of an object-oriented programming language course (C++, Java, Python, C#). More than one semester is preferred.

Candidates with deficiency in one of these areas will be considered provided proper remediation is completed before enrollment, should an offer of admission be extended.

Your journey toward a top-tier quant finance career starts with one application. Visit our Apply section