Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Financial Engineering in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
|
Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,544
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Berkeley Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) program provides two study formats: an intensive one-year graduate degree or a flexible part-time option spanning two years. Both tracks are administered by the Haas School of Business and feature identical coursework. MFE students develop expertise in blending financial theory with advanced mathematics, data science, machine learning, and programming to enhance decision-making processes. Alumni pursue diverse career paths including portfolio management, trading, quantitative analysis, financial technology development, and strategic modeling.
MFE graduates secure roles across multiple financial sectors such as hedge funds, fintech companies, banking institutions, insurance providers, corporate finance departments, and investment firms. The program offers focused training in specialized areas like financial modeling, derivative pricing, investment strategy, risk assessment, securities analysis, and portfolio optimization.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The following minimum requirements apply to all graduate programs and will be verified by the Graduate Division:
A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution,
A grade point average of B or better (3.0),
If the applicant comes from a country or political entity (e.g., Quebec) where English is not the official language, adequate proficiency in English to do graduate work, as evidenced by a TOEFL score of at least 90 on the iBT test, 570 on the paper-and-pencil test, or an IELTS Band score of at least 7 on a 9-point scale (note that individual programs may set higher levels for any of these), and
Sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in the given field. Transcripts: Applicants may upload unofficial transcripts with your application for the departmental initial review. If the applicant is admitted, then official transcripts of all college-level work will be required. Letters of recommendation: Applicants may request online letters of recommendation through the online application system. Hard copies of recommendation letters must be sent directly to the program, not the Graduate Division. Applicants to the MS in epidemiology must have a strong background in biological, social, or mathematical science, which will provide a basis for the application of epidemiological methods and principles to the study of diseases. Common undergraduate majors for admitted applicants: Biological, social, or mathematical sciences, Common work experience for admitted applicants: Work experience in a public health setting
A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution,
A grade point average of B or better (3.0),
If the applicant comes from a country or political entity (e.g., Quebec) where English is not the official language, adequate proficiency in English to do graduate work, as evidenced by a TOEFL score of at least 90 on the iBT test, 570 on the paper-and-pencil test, or an IELTS Band score of at least 7 on a 9-point scale (note that individual programs may set higher levels for any of these), and
Sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in the given field. Transcripts: Applicants may upload unofficial transcripts with your application for the departmental initial review. If the applicant is admitted, then official transcripts of all college-level work will be required. Letters of recommendation: Applicants may request online letters of recommendation through the online application system. Hard copies of recommendation letters must be sent directly to the program, not the Graduate Division. Applicants to the MS in epidemiology must have a strong background in biological, social, or mathematical science, which will provide a basis for the application of epidemiological methods and principles to the study of diseases. Common undergraduate majors for admitted applicants: Biological, social, or mathematical sciences, Common work experience for admitted applicants: Work experience in a public health setting
Tuition
USD
26,544