Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Mathematical Finance and MSc in Economics in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Double Major Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,645
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This combined degree program enables students to obtain both a Master of Science in Mathematical Finance (MAFI) and a Master of Science in Economics (MSE) from the Belk College of Business.
Created through a partnership between the Belk College of Business and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, UNC Charlotte's Mathematical Finance program offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing financial modeling expertise. Participants in the program will establish a strong foundation in finance while applying mathematical techniques to assess, quantify, and control risk. The curriculum prepares graduates for diverse financial careers across multiple sectors. Alumni have secured positions in investment banking, financial analysis, software engineering, risk assessment, trading operations, and asset management.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, the following are required for admission to the Master of Science in Mathematical Finance program.
A baccalaureate degree in a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Acceptable scores on each portion of the GRE or GMAT.
For applicants from non-English speaking countries, a language requirement score of 557 on the TOEFL or 220 on the new computer-based TOEFL or 78% on the MELAB. Non-native speakers of English, may, at the discretion of either the Graduate School or the Program Committee for the MS in Mathematical Finance, be required to enroll in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at the English Language Training Institute.
Specific coursework equivalent to the following: introductory course in the Theory of Finance, a standard two-semester sequence in Calculus, Linear algebra, and at least one upper-level course in Probability and Statistics. Students are strongly recommended to be familiar with at least one programming language, most preferably C or C++. Students lacking this coursework may be admitted subject to the condition that they satisfactorily complete such coursework during the first two semesters that they are enrolled in the program and prior to their taking any program courses where prerequisites are missing.
For non-native English language speakers: official and satisfactory scores on the English language proficiency scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required. A minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based TOEFL or a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required for admissions consideration.
A baccalaureate degree in a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Acceptable scores on each portion of the GRE or GMAT.
For applicants from non-English speaking countries, a language requirement score of 557 on the TOEFL or 220 on the new computer-based TOEFL or 78% on the MELAB. Non-native speakers of English, may, at the discretion of either the Graduate School or the Program Committee for the MS in Mathematical Finance, be required to enroll in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at the English Language Training Institute.
Specific coursework equivalent to the following: introductory course in the Theory of Finance, a standard two-semester sequence in Calculus, Linear algebra, and at least one upper-level course in Probability and Statistics. Students are strongly recommended to be familiar with at least one programming language, most preferably C or C++. Students lacking this coursework may be admitted subject to the condition that they satisfactorily complete such coursework during the first two semesters that they are enrolled in the program and prior to their taking any program courses where prerequisites are missing.
For non-native English language speakers: official and satisfactory scores on the English language proficiency scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required. A minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based TOEFL or a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required for admissions consideration.
Tuition
USD
19,645