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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Gavin Wu

MS in Quantitative Finance

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    WashU OIin Business has all the academic and career resources students could want. It is a place where students can focus on improving themselves without too much outside distraction.

    Expected Graduation

    2024

    Residence

    Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

    Education

    Bachelor of Science in Finance, Penn State University

    Involvement

    Quantitative Finance Club, Wealth & Asset Management Club, Olin Finance Club

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Chris Zhao

MS in Quantitative Finance

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    Olin is unique for teaching a values-based, data-driven approach to business.

    Expected Graduation

    2024

    Residence

    Jiangsu, China

    Education

    Suzhou University of Science and Technology

    Involvement

    None

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One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899

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November 29 Leadership Perspectives: Ahead of the Game (virtual event)

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December 06 Specialized Masters Coffee Chat with Faculty

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