Program Overview
Master of Science in Quantitative Finance
The Master of Science in Quantitative Finance is a 30-credit, STEM-designated program housed in Temple's Fox School of Business. This program prepares students to architect the mathematical frameworks that drive derivatives pricing, risk modeling, and algorithmic trading strategies across global markets. Students will explore evolving financial technology trends, develop global market insights, and hone the relevant skills that employers seek.
Classes & Curriculum
The program's innovative curriculum consists of one- to 1.5-credit courses, allowing students to complete the program in either a 10- or 22-month path. All courses take place in person on Temple's Main Campus. The program's location in Philadelphia provides students with access to the benefits of city life and connections to leading organizations.
- Digital Finance and Technology
- AI in Portfolio Management
- Numerical Methods
- Data Science in Finance
- Machine Learning in Finance
- Quantitative Fixed Income
- Stochastic Volatility
- Value at Risk
- Derivative Markets
Students benefit from hands-on experience through portfolio challenges, enhancing their practical understanding of quantitative finance concepts.
Related Graduate Degrees
- Financial Analysis MS
- Financial and Quantitative Analysis MS
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level, course load, in-state or out-of-state residency, and more.
- Pennsylvania resident: $1,165.00 per credit
- Out-of-state: $1,165.00 per credit
Accreditation
The Fox School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school has maintained AACSB accreditation since 1934.
Student Clubs & Organizations
Joining student clubs and organizations is a great way to meet like-minded students, connect with local, national, and international businesses, and enhance the skills used in professional careers. Fox offers more than 30 student professional organizations.
- The Fox Graduate Student Association connects students and alumni with the greater Fox community, providing professional development, networking, and volunteer opportunities for graduate students.
- The mission of Net Impact is to grow and strengthen a network of leaders who use the power of business to make a positive economic, environmental, and social impact.
- The International Business Association brings together students from all over the world to learn about foreign business and the global economy, and offers an array of professional development opportunities.
- Fox Professional Speakers invites students to practice their communication, presentation, and leadership skills in a supportive and positive environment.
- Those with dreams of starting their own business may be interested in the Entrepreneurial Students Association, which aims to support, inspire, and encourage students to pursue their entrepreneurial goals.
Global Immersions
Fox graduate students can participate in Global Immersions, which are destination-focused learning experiences that allow graduate students to engage with a different country's culture, language, and business practices. Global Immersions expose students to comparative business environments, global business in emerging markets, global companies working to solve crucial problems, intensive and diverse learning experiences, and international innovation and entrepreneurship. Previous destinations include China, India, Latin America, and South Africa. Recent participating companies include Black and Decker, BMW, Deloitte, Microsoft, and SanDisk.