Advances in technology are shaking up the financial services industry in big ways. New positions now require not just knowledge of finance but also analytical and technical skills. In the D’Amore-McKim MS in Finance (Quantitative Finance), you’ll build your expertise in fintech—a combination of finance and technology—and business analytics.
Here, you’ll become a well-rounded financial professional through a blend of classroom instruction and experience-powered learning opportunities, such as building applied investment experience through our student-led mutual fund—the 360 Huntington Fund. Working with our world-class faculty, you’ll refine your communication skills, learning how to inspire trust and forge a strong rapport with others—critical to your success in the digital economy.
The program’s STEM designation means that international graduates may be eligible to apply for work eligibility in the U.S. for up to 36 months. We welcome global learners with a foundation in business or a data-focused science field to apply.
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Unique Features
- STEM-designated and F-1 visa compliant
- Become eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT) with additional OPT STEM Extension.
- Join the management team of the student-managed 360 Huntington Fund, where you’ll manage over $1M of the school’s endowment.
- Learn from world-class faculty: Your professors have deep experience leading in today’s rapidly changing financial services industry
- Prepare for the CFA: If you're pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, you’ll find CFA preparations integrated into your coursework.
- Get personalized career support at the Graduate Career Center: Career preparation is integrated throughout your program through tools, workshops, and a complimentary career management class.
Program Objectives
The financial services industry has become more technology-intensive, and employers need team members skilled in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, and econometrics. These positions will integrate with computer programs and other technological platforms to support or enable banking and financial services, preparing you to thrive as a financial expert in an industry being transformed by technology.
Career Outlook
You’ll graduate prepared to launch a finance career anywhere in the world, having mastered quantitative techniques and the ability to solve complex business problems. Possible global careers our program can help you attain include:
- Assistant trader
- Business analyst
- Business operations analyst
- Data analyst
- Financial analyst
- Fixed income quantitative analyst
- Investment associate
- Product operations analyst
- Senior banker
After gaining more work experience, you’ll be prepared for these roles:
- Chief financial officer
- Commercial lending officer
- Consultant
- Corporate finance officer
- Director of finance
Accreditation Description
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International—the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
