Master of Science in Computational Finance & Risk Management Postgraduate Program By University of Washington |Top Universities

Master of Science in Computational Finance & Risk Management

Tuitionfee

44,100 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The Master of Science in Computational Finance and Risk Management (MS-CFRM) addresses the demand in the financial services profession for advanced quantitative and computational finance skills, and next generation risk management competencies. For students and current professionals with strong mathematical and quantitative skills, the MS-CFRM program provides exciting new opportunities for advancement in a new or current career pathway in the numerous fields in finance. This degree is offered in both a full-time and a flexible part-time schedule, as well as in two cohorts for students in the classroom and online. Nearly all courses are offered simultaneously to both audiences. Part-Time option is available.

Program overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The Master of Science in Computational Finance and Risk Management (MS-CFRM) addresses the demand in the financial services profession for advanced quantitative and computational finance skills, and next generation risk management competencies. For students and current professionals with strong mathematical and quantitative skills, the MS-CFRM program provides exciting new opportunities for advancement in a new or current career pathway in the numerous fields in finance. This degree is offered in both a full-time and a flexible part-time schedule, as well as in two cohorts for students in the classroom and online. Nearly all courses are offered simultaneously to both audiences. Part-Time option is available.

Admission requirements

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The admissions process is highly competitive.  Meeting the requirements of admission does not guarantee a place in the program.  In addition to all applicable UW Graduate School requirements,  CFRM students must demonstrate exceptional command of: Calculus through partial differentiation, matrix algebra, and one-dimensional optimization AND Probability and statistics at the level of an upper level undergraduate course or entry level graduate course AND A programming language such as Java, C++, Python, or in a math or a statistics programming language such as MATLAB, R/S-PLUS.
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

44,100 USD
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International Students

44,100 USD
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The University of Washington offers around 180 undergraduate majors, and class sizes are typically below 100. Applications for enrolling the following autumn open on 1 September every year. You’ll need to apply online and pay an application fee. As well as submitting your SAT/ACT test scores and completed writing section (including personal statement), international students will need to submit proof of their English language proficiency and their high school transcript. Tuition fees for international undergraduate students are currently $34,926 per year. 

The University of Washington offers more than 370 graduate programs, offered through its three campuses as well as online. To apply, you should submit your application via the UW’s graduate school. You will require the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, as well as a master’s if you’re applying for a PhD
  • At least a 3.0 GPA or equivalent – some graduate programs may require a higher GPA
  • Proof of English proficiency, if it’s not your first language 
There may be additional requirements depending on your chosen major.

The graduate school recommends that international students budget $26,898 per calendar year for living costs on top of their tuition fees. To help fund your studies, all students are eligible to take part in assistantships. 

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