PhD in Mathematical Finance at Boston University

A research doctorate for students seeking research and academic careers, with a strong affinity for quantitative reasoning and building complex models and financial instruments. Graduates are prepared to teach at undergraduate, master's or doctoral level and produce original research for scholarly journals.

Faculty: Questrom School of Business  |  Department: Mathematical Finance  |  Duration: Typically 2 years coursework then dissertation; completion within 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

At least 16 graduate courses (48-64 units): year 1 microeconomic theory, real analysis, probability theory, capital markets; year 2 macroeconomic theory, stochastic processes, doctoral finance seminar, dynamic asset pricing, electives. Followed by comprehensive exam by end of year 3, dissertation proposal by end of year 4 and dissertation. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 to stay in good standing.

Career pathways

Research and academic careers.

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