Mathematics of Finance at Columbia University

The Department of Mathematics at Columbia University offers a Master of Arts program in Mathematics with a specialization in the Mathematics of Finance (MAFN). It is co-sponsored by the Department of Statistics, and it draws on the diverse strengths of the university in mathematics, statistics, stochastic processes, numerical methods, and financial applications. We strive for a balance between rigorous theoretical courses and cutting-edge applied courses, the latter in many cases taught by professionals from the financial industry. In addition to the finance, mathematics, and statistics courses offered by the program, the students can take courses from all over the university.

The MAFN program attracts students whose academic background is in quantitative areas such as mathematics, statistics, physics, economics, computer science, or engineering. Most have previous work experience or internship experience in finance.

Among the program’s recent graduates, our top employers include J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, CICC, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Citic Bank, Societe Generale, HuaTai Securities Co., Ltd., CITIC, and Barclays.

Additionally, many graduates continue their studies in prominent Ph.D. programs worldwide, at schools such as Yale University, the London School of Economics, and the University of Southern California.

Get more information here: https://www.math.columbia.edu/mafn/