Master of Quantitative Finance 24 months Postgraduate Programme By KFUPM |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This program is designed to equip graduates with the cutting-edge tools. The program provides strong quantitative and analytical skills applied to real-world financial problems and to thrive in today’s dynamic and ever-evolving financial landscape. The revised Master’s in Quantitative Finance program shifted its focus from the heavy math and statistics courses to a more practical business and finance orientation.

The demand for graduates with a Master of Quantitative Finance degree is driven by the increasing complexity of financial markets and the growing use of quantitative methods in finance. Graduates with Master of Quantitative Finance degree are highly sought after by financial institutions of all types, including banks, hedge funds, asset management firms, and insurance companies.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This program is designed to equip graduates with the cutting-edge tools. The program provides strong quantitative and analytical skills applied to real-world financial problems and to thrive in today’s dynamic and ever-evolving financial landscape. The revised Master’s in Quantitative Finance program shifted its focus from the heavy math and statistics courses to a more practical business and finance orientation.

The demand for graduates with a Master of Quantitative Finance degree is driven by the increasing complexity of financial markets and the growing use of quantitative methods in finance. Graduates with Master of Quantitative Finance degree are highly sought after by financial institutions of all types, including banks, hedge funds, asset management firms, and insurance companies.

Admission Requirements

2.5+
6+
70+
105+
All candidates for the Professional Masters must meet the following requirements for entry:
  • A recognized Bachelor’s degree
  • A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a scale of 4.00.
  • Applicants should have a passing grade in at least one statistics course and one calculus course.
  • No GRE or GMAT is required.
  • IELTS score of 6+ or TOEFL score of 70+ or Duolingo score of 105+. Waived for KFUPM graduates and Graduates from English Speaking Countries (USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand).
  • Two Letters of Recommendation: Enter your recommenders’ names and professional emails in the application. They will receive a link to submit their letters directly
  • At least one course in college level Math’s
  • At least one course in college level Statistics
  • A working knowledge of computers as evidenced by at least one course in that area (e.g., data processing, programming, information systems, etc.).
  • A one-page statement of purpose
  • Satisfying any additional departmental or University admission requirements.

2 Years

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
13,315 USD
International
13,315 USD

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