The M.S. in Financial Engineering and Fintech and the JL Price MBA dual degree program at the Belk College of Business equips students with advanced skills in both quantitative finance and business leadership. This 54-credit hour program, a collaboration between the Belk College of Business and the Klein College of Science, prepares graduates for high-demand roles in financial institutions, investment banks and beyond. Students benefit from shared coursework, gaining a comprehensive education that bridges finance and business administration.
PLEASE NOTE: UNC Charlotte’s M.S. 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.
Find out more about the M.S. in Financial Engineering and Fintech and MBA programs at in-person or virtual information sessions, or speak with our recruitment specialists.
Students must apply to each program separately and be admitted to both programs to gain the comprehensive skills needed to excel in today's dynamic financial and business environments.
Alyssa Carlson
Associate Director, Belk College of Business Graduate Programs
alyssa.carlson@charlotte.edu
704-687-0825
Kimberly McLaurin
Assistant Director, Belk College of Business Graduate Programs
kmclaur8@charlotte.edu
704-687-6197
The nationally-recognized JL Price MBA programs are built to support your individual goals, with industry-specific courses and concentrations that make it possible to earn your MBA at any stage of your career.
The M.S. in Financial Engineering and Fintech program (formerly the M.S. in Mathematical Finance program) prepares you for analytical careers in quantitative finance, risk management and financial technology — combining advanced modeling, computational methods and applied financial theory with real-world application.
Applying for a GRE/GMAT waiver is easy! Simply start your application through Graduate Admissions, and follow five short steps.