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MS Mathematics: Financial Mathematics emphasis (MS Math FinMath)

A named financial-mathematics emphasis inside the Mathematics MS. Mathematical finance and financial modelling lead into electives in machine learning, risk, fixed income, hedge-fund strategies and optimisation.

What you’ll study

Core

  • Math Finance I
  • Math Finance II
  • Financial Modeling I (Python)
  • Financial Modeling II (C#)

Electives

  • Machine Learning in Finance
  • Quantitative Risk Management
  • Fixed Income Markets
  • Quantitative Hedge Fund Strategies
  • Portfolio Optimization
  • Market Microstructure

Source: cse.umn.edu ↗

Before you apply

The programme doesn’t publish detailed entry requirements beyond a general admissions page.

After graduation

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Financial Mathematics is a named emphasis within the MS Mathematics degree.

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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