MFM Financial Mathematics at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The master of financial mathematics (MFM) degree program helps students understand the underlying mathematics of quantitative finance. The program offers a range of courses, from theoretical to practical, including a mathematical course on stochastic processes, a practitioner's course offering hands-on application of financial software tools, and a programming course focusing on Python and C#.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Duration: 3 years / Plan C 35 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Core Courses, Electives. Courses offered on both the A-F and S/N grading basis must be taken A-F.

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Entry requirements

Applicants should have completed four semester college-level courses that cover single variable and multivariable calculus and linear algebra, a calculus-based probability course, and have the ability to write code in any programming language. Students who do not have a strong mathematics background or who need a refresher may be asked to take FM 5001/5002 - Preparation for Financial Mathematics. A bachelor's degree from an accredited US university or foreign equivalent. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Admission tests: GRE. Applications are accepted for fall semester only. The application deadline is February 1. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79.

Duration: 3 years / Plan C 35 credits

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