The quantitative finance specialization prepares students for careers in finance that are more mathematically demanding than the typical MBA paths. In recent years we have seen an increase in the demand for analytical skills in the financial service industries. Understanding recent developments in financial markets and products requires a degree of sophistication not only in finance, but also in stochastic processes, statistics, and applied economics. Courses within both finance and statistics allow students to pursue advanced work in these areas. The financial instruments taught prepare students to enter the financial world with knowledge of still-developing assessment techniques.

Academic Advisors:
Professor Joel Hasbrouck, 212-998-0310
Professor Peter Lakner, 212-998-0476
 

Course List

3 credits from these Statistics courses:

AND

3 credits from these Finance courses:

The remaining 3.0 credits can be selected from the list below:

• Statistics course from Group 1
• Any FINC-GB course (not restricted to Group 2)
• One of the following:
   

For course descriptions, please see the Records & Registration website. If you are having trouble pointing your final 3.0 credits toward this specialization, please contact a program advisor from Academic Affairs and Advising (academicaffairs@stern.nyu.edu).