Bachelor of Science (Honours) with Major in Quantitative Finance (BSc QF)
NUS’s primary Quantitative Finance major combines mathematical finance, statistics and computing within a BSc (Honours). The 60-unit major includes financial modelling and derivatives, plus a project or approved internship requirement.
What you’ll study
Core
- Introduction to Quantitative Finance
- Linear Algebra I
- Calculus
- Multivariable Calculus
- Probability
- Computing for Quantitative Finance
- Fundamentals of Quantitative Finance
- Investment Instruments and Risk Management
- Advanced Mathematics in Quantitative Finance
- Financial Modelling and Computation
- Mathematical Models of Financial Derivatives
Electives
- Regression Analysis
- Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence
- Stochastic Processes I
- Time Series Analysis for Quantitative Finance
- Digital Currencies
- Data Science in FinTech
- Project in Quantitative Finance and Fintech
Source: math.nus.edu.sg ↗
Before you apply
- Background
- Apply for undergraduate admission to the College of Humanities and Sciences.
- Maths
- Good H2 Mathematics/Further Mathematics pass or equivalent; otherwise the MA1301/MA1301X bridging course is required
Source: chs.nus.edu.sg ↗
After graduation
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What students and graduates say
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- NUS Quantitative Finance (QF) AMA (Reddit)
- Major in quantitative finance (Reddit)
A primary major within the CHS BSc (Honours). Requirements PDF updated 23 February 2026; projects and internships are study requirements, not published employment outcomes.
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.