Universities / University of Central Florida
MS in Mathematical Science, Financial Mathematics track (MS FM)
A maths-department track with required measure-theoretic probability and two financial mathematics courses, a computational methods or scientific computing course, and restricted electives, plus an experiential internship/workshop component. Sold as giving a more rigorous mathematical foundation than less mathematical finance degrees.
What you’ll study
Core
- MAA5238 Measure and Probability I
- MAP5641 Financial Mathematics I
- MAP6642 Financial Mathematics II
- MAP5612 Computational Methods for Financial Mathematics I or MAT5712 Scientific Computing
- MAP5606 Differential Equations for Financial Mathematics or MAP5336 Ordinary Differential Equations and Applications
Electives
- Restricted electives (12 credits, at least 4 courses): MAP6616, MAP6646, MAP6195, MAP6197, MAP6207, STA6857, MAP6111, ECO6281, ECO6282, MAP6356, MAA6245, MAA6506
- Experiential: MAP6946 internship/workshop, or MAP5931 + MAP5933 with oral presentation
Source: ucf.edu ↗
Before you apply
- Background
- Undergraduate preparation in mathematics-related field
- Maths
- calculus; differential equations; linear algebra; elementary probability; statistics
- Programming
- Proficiency in a modern programming language
- Other
- Deadlines: Fall July 1 / Spring Nov 1 (domestic), Fall Jan 15 / Spring July 1 (international) as listed
Source: ucf.edu ↗
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.
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