Masters in Finance for an Econ major?

juillet
Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:16:57 +0000

Depends on what you mean by “calculus.” Most MS programs in finance will require three semesters of calculus (differential, integral, and multivariable calculus) and linear algebra. Some programs will want to see stronger mathematical backgrounds than others. Ideally, you’ll have taken the entire calculus sequence (I-III), linear algebra, differential equations, one or two undergraduate calculus-based statistics & probability/econometrics courses, and perhaps some other math classes - like optimization, real analysis, or stochastic processes.

My university has two of these kinds of programs. The MA in Mathematics of Finance requires prior coursework or knowledge in calculus (through multivariable), linear algebra, differential equations, probability and statistics, and a programming language. The MS in Financial Economics, in our busines school, seems to require pretty much the same prep - probability and statistics, microeconomics, two semesters of calculus, linear algebra, and a programming language.

Most other MS in finance programs I’ve checked out require similar coursework.