MSc in Finance - Financial Engineering in Tuscaloosa United States | University of Alabama

The rapid expansion of derivative instruments like options, futures, and swaps, coupled with innovative financial products including mortgage-backed securities and structured notes, has created significant demand for professionals with specialized expertise in this field. To address this need, we provide a financial engineering concentration that focuses on contemporary approaches to financial risk management.
This Financial Engineering specialization within the MSF program is designed for students with advanced quantitative mathematics skills. Its primary objective is developing proficiency in cutting-edge financial risk management methods. Students choosing this track will gain hands-on experience with modern valuation techniques for derivatives and learn to utilize these instruments for effective risk management. The program places particular emphasis on developing computer-based solutions using object-oriented programming frameworks.