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Advance with a Highly Technical MS in Financial Mathematics
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Unique Blend of Theory and Application
Learn from tenured faculty and industry experts to gain solid foundations in both theory and applied quant finance. Customize your coursework through multiple electives and graduate with the ultimate toolkit of advanced programming, statistics, math, and markets analysis.
Unmatched In-Person Experience
Ideally designed for recent graduates from any STEM background and early-career professionals, our in-person program offers unparalleled career service support and resume-building experience through Project Lab courses with top industry firms. Take classes on campus in the center of the world’s major derivatives and trading operations.
Study Online for Ultimate Flexibility
Offering complete flexibility with the same academic rigor of our in-person program, the online option is ideal for part-time students working in the industry who wish to learn new technologies and sharpen the complex math and statistical modeling skills needed to advance in quant finance. Annual immersion weekends and customized career support help you maximize UChicago’s offerings from anywhere.
Advance Your Career with the UChicago MSFM
Exceptional Alumni Network
UChicago established one of the first quant finance programs in 1996. Our roots run deep, connecting you with alumni and employers in Chicago, New York, and in every major region of the U.S.—as well as around the world.
Exceptional Career Outcomes
Our alumni work at Fortune 500 companies like Bank of America, Capital One, Charles Schwab, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Chase, Morgan Stanley, State Street, and U.S. Bank—as well as Global 500 and privately held companies.
Exceptional University
UChicago has ranked in the top 6 graduate schools for Mathematics, Statistics, and Economics in every U.S. News and World Report ranking since 2018.
Join a Collaborative and High-Achieving Community
“I was drawn to UChicago FinMath for its expert-led curriculum that addresses real-world finance challenges through practice case studies. I enjoyed the collaborative environment and industry discussions with peers and speakers, the brilliant friends and faculty who guide throughout the journey and the constant opportunities to challenge myself and grow.”
ADRIANA MATA ‘24
VP Model Risk Development, BNY
Learn with Global Leaders in Industry and Research
Our MSFM faculty are not only plugged into industry trends—they’re leading them. Learn from veteran traders and quantitative analysts, pioneers in FinTech, leaders in risk management, and renowned academic-industry collaborators.
Between the in-person and online programs, lecturers include current and former leaders at companies like:
- BlackRock
- Bloomberg
- Chicago Trading Company
- Goldman Sachs
- Jump Trading
- Office of Financial Research, U.S. Department of the Treasury
- SMBC Capital Markets
- And more
MEET THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Mark Hendricks is the Director of the Financial Mathematics program and an Associate Senior Instructional Professor in the Department of Mathematics. His industry experience includes hedge funds, trading firms, asset managers, and private equity. Mark’s roles have included quantitative research, systematic trading, and risk management.
Move to the Forefront of Quantitative Finance with the MSFM
Propel your career forward and increase your impact in financial markets. Let UChicago’s top-ranked, Ivy-plus network go to work for you.