Computational Finance Concentration
This concentration combines financial theory with a solid understanding of quantitative tools that allow you to model and analyze the complexity of financial decisions under uncertainty. The advanced courses in the Finance Division provide you with an in-depth knowledge of financial markets and instruments, while the advanced courses in the Mathematics and Sciences Division emphasize mathematical derivations, rigorous analytical thinking, and use of statistical, simulation, and optimization software.
Quantitative skills are a very important part of a business education. They are particularly sought-after in the financial industry, since they substantially enhance a manager’s ability to understand and manage risks. Proficiency in advanced quantitative tools for financial analysis not only increases your appeal to potential employers in the banking and financial consulting fields; it also gives you a ticket on the fast track to upper management positions in the corporate world.
The Computational Finance Concentration provides tools and techniques that are widely applied in a variety of fields in business such as commodities and financial securities, financial analysis and risk management, investment and money management, and securities pricing.
