Overview

The Master of Science in Financial Engineering program from Claremont Graduate University (CGU) ranks among the top financial engineering programs nationally and gives our graduates excellent preparation for careers in portfolio management and risk management in various financial services institutions (banking, hedge funds, and financial technology companies).

You will draw on tools from applied math, statistics, and financial and economic theory which you will convert into (i) software programs in the most modern programming languages and (ii) successful decision-making.

Program Highlights

Learn from research faculty and experienced practitioners with expertise in areas such as risk management, derivatives, asset management, and financial information systems among others.
Get practical experience with 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.
This program is STEM designated, allowing international students who hold F-1 visas to apply for OPT work authorizations for a total of 36 months (an initial 1-year period and a 24-month OPT STEM extension) of paid work experience in the U.S. after graduation.
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, AIG, Blackrock, Western Asset Management, and the Capital Group.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Finance

Methods of Applied Probability and Statistics

Time Series Data Analysis

Stochastic Processes

Mathematical Finance: Fixed Income and Derivatives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Claremont, United States

Disciplines

Financial Mathematics General Engineering & Technology View 55 other Masters in Financial Mathematics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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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.

$80 (fee is non-refundable)

Official Transcripts

English Proficiency Exam: Required (international applicants only)

Statement of Purpose

Letter of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

66240 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66240 USD / year

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In-State

66240 USD / year

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Living costs

Claremont

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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