delivery
In-person, evening classes at the Dubois Center
Financial Engineering and Fintech, M.S., and Banking and Finance, LM, Dual Degree
Program Overview
The M.S. in Mathematical Finance and Laurea Magistrale (LM) in Banking and Finance dual degree program is designed for analytical thinkers ready to excel in the global financial industry. This unique program, a collaboration between UNC Charlotte and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, combines rigorous coursework in risk management, financial theory and international finance.
You will spend one year in Charlotte and one year in Milan, gaining invaluable international experience and earning two prestigious degrees. Prepare for a dynamic career in finance with a global perspective.
PLEASE NOTE: UNC Charlotte’s Master of Science in Mathematical Finance (MAFI) program has evolved into the M.S. in Financial Engineering and Fintech (effective summer 2026) to better reflect the program’s curriculum, industry alignment and career pathways.
Same elite quantitative finance program — now with a name that reflects how finance is practiced today.
Program Contact
Kimberly McLaurin
Assistant Director, Belk College of Business Graduate Programs
Still trying to decide?
Find out more about the M.S. in Financial Engineering and Fintech (formerly the M.S. in Mathematical Finance )and Laurea Magistrale (LM) in Banking and Finance Dual Degree program at an in-person or virtual information session or speak with our recruitment specialist.
Ready to apply?
Submit your application through UNC Charlotte’s Graduate Admissions online portal. Once admitted, you'll work with your advisor to start the application process with Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.
Curriculum
Year 1: UNC Charlotte
- Stochastic Calculus I
- Financial Economic Theory
- Fixed Income Securities and Credit Risk
- Asset and Portfolio Management
- Risk Management in Insurance Companies
- Quantitative Risk Management
- Financial Econometrics
- Cross Section and Time Series Econometrics
Year 2: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Quantitative Methods for Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Monetary Economics
- Principles of Financial Regulation
- Derivatives Securities Pricing
- Risk Management
- Foreign Language*
- Theology**
In addition to these courses, students are also required to pass the comprehensive exam through UNC Charlotte as well as complete a thesis through UCSC.
* Part of the requirement for the degree is to take a practical Italian language course to learn essential day-to-day words and phrases.
** Part of Italian learning is to take a theology course. This is an appreciation/culture course.
GMAT/GRE Waiver
Applying for a GRE/GMAT waiver is easy! Simply start your Charlotte M.S. in Mathematical Finance application through Graduate Admissions, and follow five short steps.