MS in Quantitative Finance (MSQF)
A 36-credit evening programme covering economic theory, financial modeling, econometrics, mathematical finance and finance theory, plus advisor-chosen electives across maths, statistics, programming and engineering. Described as the only such programme in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
What you’ll study
Core
- Finance theory
- Mathematical finance
- Financial modeling
- Economic theory
- Econometrics
Electives
- Advisor-selected electives from accounting, advanced mathematics, data analysis, economics, engineering, information systems, programming, statistics
Source: uta.edu ↗
Before you apply
- Background
- Recommended quantitative background
- Maths
- 6 credit hours calculus (recommended); 3 credit hours linear algebra; 3 credit hours statistics
- Programming
- 3 credit hours computer programming (recommended)
- Other
- Also recommended 3 hrs each of microeconomics and finance; prospectus search snippet mentions 3.0 GPA in last 60 undergraduate hours
Source: uta.edu ↗
After graduation
- Salary
- Average first-year graduate salary US$80,229 (as stated on programme page, year not given)
- Typical first roles
- Financial engineer, Risk manager, Derivatives trader, Asset manager, Fund manager, Consultant
Source: uta.edu ↗
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What students and graduates say
Threads from QuantNet and other forums where applicants, students and graduates discuss this programme. They’re personal views and may be out of date.
UTA's own pages disagree on core/elective counts (7+5 vs 8+4). Page also shows a separate earnings box ($55k yr 1) not explained. Cites TFE Times ranking ~#39-40.
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.