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MS Computational Finance (MSCF) at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Programme overview

The MSCF prepares students for quantitative finance careers through an interdisciplinary programme taught by 21 full-time faculty from four CMU colleges. It is offered in Pittsburgh and New York City and has run for 30 years.

Faculty: Tepper School of Business  |  Intake: August (orientation August 1)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Study covers the math, statistics and coding of quantitative finance.

Career pathways

100% of graduates received offers within three months of graduation; the alumni network exceeds 2,300.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent. Prerequisites: Calculus I and II, linear algebra, calculus-based probability, and at least one semester of object-oriented programming (C++, Java, Python or C#). Official GRE or GMAT score required. English (Duolingo, TOEFL or IELTS) unless two years of English-language undergraduate study or an English-taught graduate degree; no minimum scores listed. Three recommendations; two 350-word essays; 90-second video essay; 1-2 page resume; interview by invitation. Application fee $125. Deadlines (Fall 2027): Round 1 December 1, 2026; Round 2 March 1, 2027.

USD 71,800 a year (2026-27). Tuition stated for Computational Finance (MSCF) on the 2026-27 graduate tuition page; period not labelled beyond the academic-year heading. Excludes fees ($1,040). Source

Intake: August (orientation August 1)

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