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Overview
The Master of Science in Financial Engineering program from Claremont Graduate University (CGU) provides you the skills to create and evaluate complex financial products to help you become a strategic leader in the field. You will draw on tools from applied math, statistics, and financial and economic theory while integrating managerial concepts and applications. Our program ranks among the top financial engineering programs nationally and gives our graduates excellent preparation for careers in risk management, investment, banking, corporate finance, hedge funds, derivatives, and more.
Program Highlights
- Learn from research faculty and experienced practitioners with expertise in areas such as risk management, analytics, and financial technology (FinTech) among others.
- Expand your market value by adding a concentration in data analytics or fintech, or by pursuing a dual degree in mathematics.
- Get practical experience with the Drucker Student Managed Fund and client-based projects through the Engineering & Computational Mathematics Clinic program.
- Receive personalized career guidance from staff and faculty, as well access to a formal mentorship program with members of our MSFE Advisory Board.
- Enjoy access to a Bloomberg terminal and discounted student memberships to the International Association for Quantitative Finance (IAQF).
- Our MSFE program is STEM designated, allowing international graduates of the program to remain in the U.S. for 36 months after graduation and receive work-based training.
- MSFE alumni go on to leadership roles in some of the most prominent financial firms and companies in the world, such as Goldman Sachs, Barclays, and AIG.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- FinTech
- Financial Strategy & Valuation
- Selected Topics in Finance: Fixed Income
- Quantum Computing and Applications
- Statistical Learning
- Mathematics of Machine Learning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
Credits
40 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Financial Mathematics General Engineering & Technology View 1866 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must have completed college-level multivariable calculus and linear algebra with a B or better grade.
- We recommend proficiency in the programming languages C, C++, Visual Basic, Java, or Matlab.
- You must have taken the GMAT or GRE within the past five years.
- The MS in Financial Engineering is 40 to 48 units, depending on the academic background of the student. Students with prior coursework in Probability and Financial Accounting will only be required to complete 40 units. Students lacking one or both courses will need to complete 44 or 48 units, respectively. Options on how to complete these courses will be given to students upon acceptance into the program.
- Test scores (GRE or GMAT)
- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
- Math verification form
- Interview
Tuition Fee
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International
52800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 18 months. -
National
52800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 18 months.
Living costs for Claremont
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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