Master of Science in Computational Finance

Class Profile

Class Size

20

Average Age

26

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

17%

Canada:

4%

United States:

55%

China:

12%

India:

8%

South Korea:

4%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

93%

Top recruiters

Library of Congress

Boston Consulting Group

Microsoft

Genentech

The Boston Consulting Group

Bosch

Illinois Institute of Technology

Teach for America

Trend Micro

Tetra Tech

Dell Technologies

The Financial Times

Prudential Financial

Tearfund

Financial Times

Sun Life Financial

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$65,000 / year

Overall Cost

$80,000 / year

FAQs

• Can I request an application fee waiver?

  

  We do not grant application fee waivers.

• How can I enhance my profile?

  

  Study. In particular, strong performance in your quantitative and computational coursework shows you have the potential for success academically in the MSCF program. Fill in any gaps in your academic background by taking any pre-requisite courses you are missing in advance of applying. Be sure to take any courses for a grade at an accredited college or university – open courseware coursework is not recommended! Find an internship in the financial services industry and/or research related to the key MFE areas to enhance your career marketability Follow the markets and read the news (Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Seeking Alpha, etc.). Understand current events and form your own market view. Open a paper trading account and start developing and practicing your own trading strategies Start building your professional network. Take advantage of opportunities to build your network and understand roles in the quant finance space Practice your written and verbal communication skills. Most successful graduates are not only able to crunch the numbers, but can also sell their ideas to clients!

• Does the MSCF Program offer a part-time or online option?

  

  Unfortunately, at this time, we only offer a full-time, on-campus program. Courses are offered throughout the day at both our Pittsburgh and New York locations. Due to the rigorous nature of the program, it is impractical and not recommended that students work while in the program, with the exception of the summer internship.

• When does the MSCF program begin?

  

  The MSCF program begins in the fall of each year. Since the courses are sequential, fall is the only time a student can enter the program. However, incoming students are required to be present for the MSCF Prep Program, our mandatory orientation, which begins in August. Admitted students will be advised of the dates for orientation.