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.

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. 

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.

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.