Universities / University of Alberta
MSc with a specialization in Mathematical Finance (MSc MF)
Joint maths/statistics and business programme in mathematical finance with a core of stochastic and computational finance courses plus MBA finance electives. Thesis and course-based routes.
What you’ll study
Core
- MATH 505
- MATH 508
- MATH 510
- MATH 515
- MATH 520
- FIN 501 or a 600-level FIN course (FIN 654 recommended)
- MATH 601 Graduate Colloquium (thesis route)
- MATH 900 A/B capping project (course route)
Source: ualberta.ca ↗
Before you apply
- Background
- Four-year undergraduate degree with strong maths, physics and/or statistics; GPA at least 3.3/4.0
- Tests
- GRE optional
- English
- TOEFL iBT 100 (22 per skill) for tests before Jan 21 2026; IELTS 7.0 (6.0 per band); PTE 68; Cambridge 176
- Other
- CV, 2-page personal statement, three reference letters
Source: ualberta.ca ↗
After graduation
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Checked 6 November 2026 against the sources linked on this page. Fees, units and requirements change each year, so confirm them on the programme’s website before applying.