The Quantitative Finance minor introduces students to the mathematical and computational methods that drive modern financial decision-making across all industries.
This program combines advanced mathematical concepts with financial theory and programming skills, providing students with the analytical tools used in risk management, asset pricing and financial modeling. Students learn to apply statistical methods, calculus and computational techniques to solve complex financial problems, from portfolio optimization to derivative valuation. The minor emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical applications, preparing students to understand how quantitative methods inform strategic financial decisions in banking, insurance, manufacturing and technology companies. Whether majoring in mathematics, computer science, engineering or business, students gain valuable expertise in financial mathematics and data analysis that enhances their problem-solving capabilities and opens doors to careers requiring strong quantitative and analytical skills in the financial sector and beyond.
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QF 101 - Quantitative Finance
QF 102 - Basic Financial Tools
QF 103 - Introduction to Financial Tools and Technology
FIN 321 - Corporate Finance
ACC 200 - Principles of Financial Accounting
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FE 543 - Introduction to Stochastic Calculus for Finance
QF 343 - Introduction to Stochastic Calculus for QF
QF 430 - Introduction to Derivatives
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FE 535 - Introduction to Financial Risk Management
QF 435 - Risk Management for Capital Markets
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ECON 200 - Financial Econometrics
FA 541 - Applied Statistics with Applications in Finance
FA 590 - Statistical Learning
FE 530 - Introduction to Financial Engineering