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Financial Engineering and Fintech, M.S., and Economics, M.S., Dual Degree

Program Overview

The Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte offers a dual degree program where students can earn both an M.S. in Financial Engineering and Fintech (formerly the M.S. in Mathematical Finance) and an M.S. in Economics. This program equips students with advanced skills in quantitative finance, risk management, econometrics and economic modeling.

Graduates are prepared for successful careers in finance, public policy and beyond, leveraging sophisticated mathematical models and economic analysis. With a rich history and national recognition, this dual degree provides a comprehensive education for navigating today’s financial and economic landscapes.

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.

Program Contact

Kimberly McLaurin

Assistant Director, Belk College of Business Graduate Programs

kmclaur8@charlotte.edu

704-687-6197


Financial Engineering and Fintech, M.S., and Economics, M.S., Dual Degree at a Glance

Students are admitted into both the Financial Engineering and Fintech and Economics programs, sharing 6 credit hours of the Quantitative Financial Economics concentration, and 9 hours of any of the Financial Engineering and Fintech concentrations: Financial Engineering and Quantitative Finance, Quantitative Risk Management or AI and Machine Learning in Finance.

delivery
In-person, evening classes at the Dubois Center
Top Ranked
Nationally-ranked programs
credit hours
45 credit hours
duration
Full time avg. 2 years; Part time avg. 4 years

GMAT/GRE Waiver

Applying for a GRE/GMAT waiver is easy! Simply start your application through Graduate Admissions, and follow five short steps.

Accreditation

UNC Charlotte was the first university in the Charlotte region to earn accreditation by AACSB International, and has now held that distinction for more than 30 years. UNC Charlotte is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees.