Master of Science in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management

Develop expertise in the quantitative modeling and risk management principles and best industry practices driving the financial services industry today with the Master of Science in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management in Temple’s Fox School of Business. This 30-credit master’s degree program is the only program of its kind in the greater Philadelphia region, offering the ideal way to pursue your Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation and a prestigious master’s degree simultaneously.
The Quantitative Finance and Risk Management MS will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue in-demand quantitative financial and risk management career roles. Explore evolving financial technology trends, develop global market insights and hone relevant skills including

• derivative valuation,
• enterprise risk management,
• machine learning in finance,
• numerical valuation methods,
• quantitative fixed income modeling and
• structured financial products.

Endowing students with broad financial knowledge, the Quantitative Finance and Risk Management MS raises the benchmark for programs supporting the FRM designation through interdisciplinary studies in

• computational programming,
• continuous time finance,
• data science for finance,
• econometric and time series analysis,
• financial risk management,
• global markets, and
• numerical methods.

Through one-on-one advising and career coaching, dedicated professional development seminars, and access to resources through the Center for Student Professional Development, you’ll craft a unique professional future, tailored specifically to your long-term career goals.