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In-person, evening classes at the Dubois Center
Mathematical Finance, M.S.
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Program Overview
The M.S. in Mathematical Finance program is designed for problem-solvers with the analytical skills to navigate today’s financial services industry. This nationally-ranked program, a joint effort of the Belk College of Business and the Klein College of Science, prepares you for a career in quantitative finance.
Firms, especially financial institutions, investment banks and commodities firms, rely on sophisticated mathematical models to manage risk. This has led to the emergence of mathematical finance, also known as financial engineering or quantitative finance, which requires extensive skills in both finance and mathematics.
Program Contact
Kimberly McLaurin
Assistant Director, Belk College of Business Graduate Programs
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Advance your career in quantitative finance: Apply now to UNC Charlotte's M.S. in Mathematical Finance program and gain the skills needed to excel in the finance industry.
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Curriculum + Concentrations
The M.S. in Mathematical Finance curriculum requires at least 30 hours (10 graduate classes) of coursework. Here’s how that breaks down:
- 12 hours (4 courses) of concentration courses in either FinTech and Quantitative Finance, Risk Management or Financial Data Analytics
- 18 hours (6 courses) of required core coursework
- Final, comprehensive examination
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Career Outcomes
Our M.S. in Mathematical Finance graduates have gone on to do to great things in the community, learning critical skills that are applicable across different disciplines while working for top companies.
Lightcast 2025 (Lightcast.io) + UNC Charlotte Next Destination Survey
| top occupations | top companies | top skills |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | Bank of America | Data Analysis + Statistical Modeling |
| Financial + Investment Analysts | Wells Fargo | Financial + Risk Management |
| Management Analysts | Citigroup | Programming + Technical Proficiency |
| Computer + Information Systems Managers | Credit Suisse | Economic + Financial Literacy |
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.
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International Dual Degree Programs
Business success requires a global perspective. The Belk College of Business offers innovative dual international degree master's programs that allow students to study on two continents while earning two graduate degrees from two world-class institutions.
Mathematical Finance, M.S., + Banking and Finance, LM, Dual Degree
Mathematical Finance, M.S., + Finance, Master’s, Dual Degree (SUFE)
SUFE students travel to UNC Charlotte after their first year. This is a one-direction program: UNC Charlotte students cannot apply for this program.
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Domestic Dual Degree Programs
Earn your graduate degree by combining two academic disciplines within the Belk College of Business.
Mathematical Finance, M.S., and Business Administration, MBA, Dual Degree
Mathematical Finance, M.S., and Economics, M.S., Dual Degree