Overview
Key facts
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
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
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Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Online MS Deadline: May 1
Language
Credits
quarter credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Finance Risk Management Computer Sciences View 897 other Masters in Finance in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
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 Fee
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International
35781 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35781 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
35781 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35781 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
20535 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20535 USD per year during 24 months.
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