Master of Science in Mathematical Finance and Financial Technology

Class Profile

Class Size

106

Average Age

26

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

45%

New England:

25%

Midwest:

15%

South:

10%

West:

5%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

89%

Top recruiters

Deloitte

KPMG

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Walmart

Dell

Lockheed Martin

HP

AbbVie

BHP

Westpac

Marsh McLennan

Trend Micro

Berlitz

Dell Technologies

HPE

Wrigley

KPF

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$66,670 / year

Overall Cost

$82,000 / year

FAQs

• What is the minimum TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores you accept?

  

  OEFL: Minimum scores of 600 on the PBT or 90 on the IBT are recommended. BU’s TOEFL code is 3087, and the department code is 02. IELTS: A student’s overall score must be a minimum of 6.5. PTE: As more candidates submit the PTE, we are developing updated standards for our requirements. As new information becomes available, it will be posted here. Duolingo: A minimum score of 120 is recommended. PTE: As more candidates submit the PTE, we are developing updated standards for our requirements. As new information becomes available, it will be posted here.

• Do I need a TOEFL/IELTS/PTE score?

  

  Candidates who have earned or will have completed at least three years of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at an institution in which the language of instruction was solely based in English are eligible for an automatic TOEFL/IELTS/PTE waiver. Candidates must present evidence of language of instruction with the application for admission (through their transcript/accompanying documents or a link to the institution’s website). Additionally, candidates who have or will have worked for at least two years in a full-time, post-bachelor’s degree position in the US are eligible for an automatic waiver. If you do not meet these criteria but would like to be considered for a waiver, you can submit a written request highlighting your experience with and proficiency in the English language to [email protected], opens in new tab before submitting your application. The admissions committee will consider these requests on a case-by-case basis. If you submit test results with your application, please be advised that tests are valid for 2 years. We are currently accepting Duolingo scores in addition to TOEFL and IELTS. To access the Duolingo test, go to https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants, opens in new tab. Select Boston University Graduate & Professional Programs as a score recipient, and email [email protected], opens in new tab with your name and the date you have taken the Duolingo test. – If you are submitting test results with your application, please be advised that tests are valid for 2 years

• Do I need a four-year degree?

  

  We require that applicants hold a four-year Bachelor’s degree from an accredited US institution or its international equivalent. If you have earned a three-year degree that is the equivalent of a four-year degree in the US, it will be accepted in the admissions process. Diplomas, the Higher National Diploma (H.N.D.), certificates, memberships or associate memberships in some professional organizations, and some bachelor’s and technical degrees are not considered equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree for the purpose of gaining admission to the Graduate School. For example, if you earned a three-year degree in India, your degree will qualify you to be considered for admission. Regardless of program length, if you are uncertain whether your undergraduate degree meets our qualifications, please contact [email protected] before starting the application process.

• Do I need to interview?

  

  No, formal interviews are not required for the MS in Mathematical Finance & Financial Technology Program. Instead, applicants are required to complete the three video essay questions as part of their applications. Please use the hyperlink found in the “Documents” section of the “Program Materials” portion of the application to complete the video essay process.