The Master of Science in Quantitative Finance program at Northeastern University's D’Amore-McKim School of Business prepares students to succeed in a finance industry increasingly shaped by technology, data, and innovation.
Students begin by building a rigorous quantitative foundation that brings together finance, analytics, and computational skills. Coursework integrates economics, mathematics, and computer science with advanced financial theory and real-world application. This offers students the tools to model complex scenarios; analyze data with precision; and make sound, strategic, financial decisions.
The curriculum aligns with the Chartered Financial Analyst exams, helping students build both technical expertise and professional readiness.
Experience-Powered Learning
Learning by doing is a core component of the program. Students apply quantitative and financial concepts to real-world business challenges through applied projects using real company data. Through an optional graduate co-op or Community Impact Initiative, students translate ideas into action by completing a project for an organization.
Additional experiential options include training and certification in Bloomberg Terminal and participation in equity research and portfolio management activities through the student-managed 360 Huntington Fund.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| FINA 6403 | Investment Analytics | 4 |
| FINA 6412 | Applied Statistics for Finance | 2 |
| FINA 6421 | Applied Econometrics for Finance | 2 |
| FINA 6431 | Corporate Finance | 4 |
| FINA 6432 | Fundamentals of Financial Math and Financial Markets | 4 |
| FINA 6433 | Fundamentals of Programming for Finance | 2 |
| FINA 6435 | Derivatives and Risk Analysis | 4 |
Electives
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 8 |
| Fundamentals of International Finance | |
| Financial Modeling | |
| Merger and Acquisition Strategy | |
| Business Turnarounds | |
| Valuation and Value Creation | |
| Real Estate Investment | |
| Investment Banking | |
| Corporate Governance | |
| Fixed-Income Securities | |
| Alternative Investments | |
| Quantitative Portfolio Management | |
| Financial Markets and Banking in the Post Financial Crisis Era | |
| Financial Data and Fintech | |
| Fund Management for Analysts | |
| Fund Management for Managers | |
Optional Career Management Course
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| BUSN 6400 | Career Management | 0 |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
30 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
