M.S. Quantitative Finance

The M.S. in Quantitative Finance provides an in-depth exposure to the quantitative aspects of finance

The Master of Science in Quantitative Finance degree program is designed to meet the growing demand for financial professionals equipped to implement state-of-the-art analytical techniques in support of financial decision-making. Many firms head-quartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area such as American Airlines, Alcon Labs, J.C. Penney, Fidelity, Burlington Northern and Lockheed Martin, employ financial analysis techniques that did not exist thirty years ago.

As the only program of its kind in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, UT Arlington's Master of Science in Quantitative Finance is uniquely designed to fulfill a strategic role in the education of the North Texas Labor force. Students complete a rigorous seven-course sequence that includes: finance theory, mathematical finance, financial modeling, economic theory, and econometrics. Students then complete a five-course elective program designed jointly by the student and the program advisor. The Master of Science in Quantitative Finance degree program is a specialized degree program designed to build upon the candidate's prior background.

• Flexible

  Program provides course schedules for full-time students and working professionals. Many courses are provided in the evening and in summer semesters. Students are able to arrange their course workload and complete the program at their own pace.

• Interdisciplinary

  Based on backgrounds and future areas of interest, students have a wide selection of courses ranging from: Accounting, Advanced Mathematics, Data Analysis, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, Programming, and Statistics.

• Rigorous

  Students complete a rigorous eight-course sequence that includes: finance theory, mathematical finance, financial modeling, economic theory, and econometrics. Students then complete a four-course elective program designed jointly by the student and the program advisor.

• Small program, individual attention

  The small size of the program ensures students receive individual attentions from professors, advisors, and finance professionals.