Universities / Universidad Panamericana
Licenciatura en Finanzas Cuantitativas (LFC)
A new undergraduate degree combining finance with mathematics, statistics, programming and data science. It covers derivatives, portfolio theory, stochastic calculus, machine learning and risk, alongside the university's humanities and ethics core. Graduates are prepared for CFA Level 1 in the final semesters.
What you’ll study
Core
- Applied Mathematics
- Differential Calculus
- Integral Calculus
- Linear Algebra
- Differential Equations and Optimization
- Multivariate Calculus
- Probability and Statistics
- Inferential Statistics
- Fundamentals of Econometrics
- Econometrics I
- Time Series
- Stochastic Calculus
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Algorithm Analysis and Design
- Big Data
- Machine Learning
- Theory of Interest
- Fixed Income
- Stock Market
- Portfolio Theory
- Financial Derivatives
- Financial Engineering
- Risk Management
- Financial Risks
- Financial Modeling
- Game Theory
- Company Valuation
- Asset Management
- Alternative Investments
- Corporate Finance I
- Corporate Finance II
- Visualization of Financial Analytics
Electives
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Quantum Finance
- Investment Banking
- Behavioral Finance
- Data Science-Based Finance Strategies
- CFA L1 Course
- Business Intelligence
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Before you apply
- Background
- Secondary school completion (not stated); entry profile: aptitude for mathematics and analytical reasoning
- Tests
- University entrance exam ('Apply exam'); no external tests stated
- Other
- Direct admission process
Source: up.edu.mx ↗
After graduation
- Typical first roles
- Investment Banking, Private Equity, Equity Research, Asset Management, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, Consulting, Strategic Finance, Fintech, Financial engineering
Source: up.edu.mx ↗
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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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