Overview

What University of Washington’s Computational Finance and Risk ManagementProgram Covers:

Rigorous mathematical and statistical foundations of quantitative finance
Extensive instruction in use of the open source R-programming environment and rapid growth of cutting edge R finance packages
Classical volatility and mean-variance methods of risk analysis and portfolio optimization, modern fat tails and tail risk methods of risk management, and portfolio optimization
Integration of theory, methods, and computation
Separate study options in computing and risk management as critical focal points in today’s markets

Overview

The MS-CFRM, offered by the Department of Applied Mathematics (AMATH) within the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Washington, can be completed either through the standard 42 credit general program or an extended course of study. As with other MS and PhD degrees at the University of Washington, the MS-CFRM degree is awarded by the University of Washington Graduate School.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Finance

Mathematics

Risk Management

Calculus

Taxation
Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-30 00:00:00

More details

Online MS Deadline: May 1

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Finance Risk Management Financial Management View 514 other Masters in Finance 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.

English requirements

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General requirements

Online Application Profile
Required Essays (2), Optional Essay (1)
Resume
Letters of Recommendation (2)
Official GMAT or GRE Score Report
Transcripts from a completed four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or an equivalent)
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Video Interview Submission (Applicants are emailed instructions on how to complete this application requirement 3-4 days after the application round deadline)
Non-Refundable Application Fee ($85)

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

22785 USD / year

≈ 22785 USD / year
Out-of-State

22785 USD / year

≈ 22785 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22785 USD / year

≈ 22785 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 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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Overview

What University of Washington’s Computational Finance and Risk ManagementProgram Covers:

Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Seattle

Financing

Funding

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