Program Overview

Program Overview

The M.S. in Mathematical Finance and MBA Dual Degree program at the Belk College of Business equips students with advanced skills in both quantitative finance and business leadership. This 54-credit hour program, a collaboration between the Belk College of Business and the Klein College of Science, prepares graduates for high-demand roles in financial institutions, investment banks, and beyond. Students benefit from shared coursework, gaining a comprehensive education that bridges finance and business administration.

Program Details

• The program is a dual degree, combining the M.S. in Mathematical Finance and the MBA.
• The program requires 54 credit hours.
• The program is delivered in-person, with evening classes at the Dubois Center.
• The program is ranked #12 U.S. Financial Engineering Program (TFE Times) and Tier 1 Global MBA (CEO Magazine).
• The duration of the program is:
  • Full-time: average 3 years
  • Part-time: average 5 years

Admission Criteria

• Students must apply to each program separately and be admitted to both programs to gain the comprehensive skills needed to excel in today's dynamic financial and business environments.
• A GMAT/GRE waiver is available, with a simple application process through Graduate Admissions.

Accreditation

• UNC Charlotte was the first university in the Charlotte region to earn accreditation by AACSB International, and has now held that distinction for more than 30 years.
• UNC Charlotte is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees.

Program Structure

• Dual degree students must satisfy all MAFI and MBA individual degree requirements, with the added benefit of sharing a limited number of credits between the two programs.
• The program prepares students for a career in quantitative finance, with industry-specific courses and concentrations.