Overview

The Quantitative Finance programme at New York University provides a sophisticated academic framework for students aiming to excel in the modern financial marketplace. This Master of Science degree bridges the gap between generalist financial management and highly technical engineering, focusing on the design, pricing, and trading of complex instruments. Students develop the creative and critical thinking skills necessary to navigate unforgiving market environments and adapt to emerging technologies.

Why Quantitative Finance at New York University?

This programme offers a unique global perspective, with students beginning their studies at NYU Stern in New York City before completing the remainder of their degree at NYU Shanghai. The curriculum is supported by an Advisory Board of senior executives from organisations such as PwC, McKinsey, and Alibaba, ensuring the teaching remains aligned with industry trends. Students benefit from a high level of academic rigour and access to world-class faculty who are experts in both global and Chinese financial markets.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 88876 per year
National fee: USD 88876 per year
Local fee: USD 88876 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 36 credits and includes a mandatory capstone project where small teams solve real-world cases for corporate clients. Modules may include:

Statistics & Data Analysis
Foundations of Finance
Corporate Finance
Stochastic Modeling and Simulation
Chinese Financial Markets
Advanced Portfolio Management
Debt Instruments
AI in Finance
Volatility Modeling

Careers with Quantitative Finance

Graduates are prepared for high-demand technical roles across the financial sector, from large-scale international institutions to specialised boutiques. The programme equips students for careers in asset management, risk management, and corporate financial management. Potential professional paths include trading, market and product design, underwriting, securitisation, and roles within the evolving FinTech landscape. Graduates possess the analytical depth required by non-financial corporations and asset managers to handle sophisticated investing and risk control.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics and Data Analysis

Corporate Finance

Stochastic Modeling and Simulation

Business Communication

Chinese Financial Markets
Debt Instruments

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States
New York City, United States

Disciplines

Finance Financial Mathematics Actuarial Science View 512 other Masters in Finance in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Essays;
Recommendation Letter;

International Student Supplement;
Entry Application Fee: $120

Tuition Fees

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88876 USD / year

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88876 USD / year

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In-State

88876 USD / year

≈ 88876 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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