If you are passionate about quantitative finance, financial technology, statistics, data analysis, and programming, and you have the determination to take on a demanding curriculum, the Master of Science in Mathematical Finance & Financial Technology (MSMFT) is meant for you.
You will be guided by faculty members, world-renowned authorities in the subject areas comprising the curriculum, to develop a skill set that will set you apart in the highly competitive quantitative finance and fintech job markets. Whether your sights are set on working in financial technology, financial data analysis, financial engineering, risk management, asset management, or quantitative analytics, you will have what it takes to succeed.
At A Glance
The three-semester program takes you to the cutting edge of financial engineering. The curriculum starts with tools such as stochastic calculus, derivatives, or computational methods necessary in most aspects of our fields. It then lets you explore your special interests, be it quantitative portfolio or risk management, fixed income or equity, You will be exposed to the latest techniques use in financial technology and statistical data analysis. You can explore exciting new frontiers such as machine learning and algorithmic trading.
Career Support
YOUR CAREER IS OUR TOP PRIORITY
We’ve got you covered.
Everyone attends the mandatory course, MF 610: Mathematical Finance Career Management. The weekly Friday session includes resume, interview, and coding training, presentations by quantitative finance leaders, many of which regularly hire our students. In addition, the Team; the Executive Director, the Associate Director for industry relations, our quantitative interview skills coach and our soft skills coaches follows you every step of the interview process. Advice is available for course choice, comparing multiple job offers, and more.
Our students
At Questrom, community is at the core. We’re collaborative, not cutthroat. We’re honest, thoughtful, and eager to see one another succeed. Everybody benefits from others’ success. Faculty, staff, students, or alumni, form a motivated and ambitious, but also welcoming and inclusive community.
MSMFT students hail from around the globe, but they have one thing in common—drive! They are all diligent students, eager to learn, grow, and change the world. Meet a few of our students.
Ready to settle in? You’ll find everything you need to know about on-campus housing on BU’s Housing website. Or, check out this guide with tips on finding off-campus housing nearby.
Faculty Spotlights
class profile
788 |
87 |
66% | 34% |
23 |
Applications Received | Enrolled Students | Male | Female Ratio* | Age (mean) |
168 |
167 – 170 |
155 |
150-158 |
GRE Quantitative (Mean) | GRE Quantitative (Interquartile Range) |
GRE Verbal (Mean) |
GRE Verbal (Interquartile Range) |
3.53 |
3.39 – 3.71 |
103 |
10 |
Undergraduate GPA (Mean on 4.0 Scale) |
Undergraduate GPA (Interquartile Range on 4.0 Scale) |
TOEFL (Mean) |
Countries Represented |
*While we understand sex and gender may not be binary, this information is based on reporting requirements to the US Federal Government
Countries Represented

Nationalities Represented
- Canada
- China
- Ghana
- India
- Nepal
- Peru
- Sweden
- Taiwan
- USA
- Vietnam
Take the next step
See for yourself how the Questrom experience can transform your world. Attend an admissions event in-person or online, grab coffee with a student, and more.
Apply to the MSMFT
Ready to apply? Once you’ve submitted your materials, we’ll start the review process. We’re happy to answer your questions along the way.