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Curriculum — Quantitative Finance Track

Use complex mathematical models and large datasets to analyze financial markets and securities.

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Core Curriculum (24 Credits)

Required courses (21 credits)

  • MGF 633 Investment Management (3 credits)
  • MGF 634 Quantitative Methods in Finance (3 credits)
  • MGF 635 Financial Derivatives (3 credits)
  • MGF 636 Complex Financial Instruments (3 credits)
  • MGF 637 Financial Modeling (3 credits)
  • MGF 638 Fixed Income Security (3 credits)
  • MGF 696 Portfolio Theory and Strategy  (3 credits)

capstone (3 credits)

Choose one course. 

  • MGF 644 Supervised Research - Fixed Income  (3 credits)
  • MGF 645 Supervised Research - Equities  (3 credits)

Electives (12 credits)

Choose four courses. Availability varies by semester.

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  • MGA 632 Financial Statement Analysis (3 credits)
  • MGA 637 Business Valuations for Accountants (3 credits)
  • MGE 602 Global Economics (3 credits)
  • MGF 620 Special Topics in Finance (1-6 credits)
  • MGF 639 Security Training (3 credits)
  • MGF 641 Financial Policies and Strategies (3 credits)
  • MGF 648 Finance Practicum (0-6 credits)
  • MGF 650 Comprehensive Financial Analysis (3 credits)
  • MGF 651 Experiential Projects in Finance (3 credits)
  • MGF 657 Financial Innovation (Second year option) (3 credits)
  • MGF 658 M&A Strategy (3 credits)
  • MGF 661 Management of Financial Institutions (3 credits)
  • MGF 675 Multinational Banking in Finance (3 credits)
  • MGF 685 International Finance Managment (3 credits)
  • MGF 687 Financial Technology (Fintech) Lab (3 credits)
  • MGF 690 Special Topics in Finance (1-6 credits)
  • MGG 605 Social Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership in Africa (3 credits)
  • MGG 606 Social Innovation and Leadership in Latin America (1-3 credits)
  • MGG 611 Global Programs (1-3 credits)
  • MGS 613 Database Management Systems (3 credits)
  • MGS 614 Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)

Summary

24 core credits + 12 elective credits = 36 credits required for degree