MS in Quantitative Finance


WashU Olin Business School’s MS in Quantitative Finance (MSFQ) program is a powerful combination of mathematical skills and strategic understanding of financial business decision-making. Designed for students with a strong math background, the technical curriculum is ideal if your career goals include working in financial services or related industries.

  • Location
    St. Louis
  • Duration
    18 Months
  • Format
    On Campus
  • Start
    Fall
  • Cost
    $96,500

The Power of STEM


Hone your skills with our STEM-designated quantitative finance master’s program.

STEM-designated degree programs are recognized by the US government for a focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. These tech-forward degrees also benefit students on a F-1 visa. For most international graduates, there is an opportunity to work in the US through a program called Optional Practical Training (OPT). Most often, the standard duration for OPT is 12 months. Graduates of a STEM-designated degree program may apply to extend their OPT up to 24 additional months for a total of 36 months. 

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MS Quant by the Numbers


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23 years

average student age

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77% employment

2022 graduating class

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693 average GMAT

2023 incoming class

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Bloomberg Labs

available to students

This program helps you develop a skill set similar to a financial engineering program. And you have the opportunity to work at an internship between your second and third semesters. Some courses specific to this program include Data Analysis for Investments, Fixed Income Securities, Quantitative Risk Management and Mathematical Finance.

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Potential Career Paths


When you complete this program you can look forward to an exciting career. Here are just some of the roles available to you:

  • Asset management
  • Risk management
  • Capital markets and research
  • Financial engineer
  • Fund manager
  • Derivatives trader

Looking for a different finance path?


Check out our Wealth and Asset Management, Corporate Finance and Investments and Global Finance programs.

 

Ask a Finance Student

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Shufang Xu

MS in Quantitative Finance

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    WashU Olin’s uniqueness lies in its emphasis on experiential learning. They offer hands-on projects, internships, and consulting opportunities that provide practical experience.

    Expected Graduation

    2024

    Residence

    Nanjing, China

    Education

    UC Berkeley

    Involvement

    None

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Binbin Lu

MS in Quantitative Finance

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    Olin’s dedicated career planning department has career coaches who are friendly and professional, and provide one-on-one interview guidance.

    Expected Graduation

    2024

    Residence

    Foshan, China

    Education

    Rutgers University, BS in Finance

    Involvement

    Olin Finance Club, Olin Great China Club, Talent show

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St. Louis, MO 63130-4899

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