Program Overview
The Computational Finance at Carnegie Mellon University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Computational Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 55,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 55,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computational Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Financial Computing I
- Fixed Income
- Probability
- Statistical Inference
- Microeconomics for Computational Finance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should:
- Have earned an undergraduate degree in a technical discipline such as mathematics, computer science, engineering or economics.
- Have taken, at a minimum, two full semesters of study in differential and integral calculus, the caliber of which is required of engineering, math or science majors as well as ordinary differential equations, linear algebra, and a calculus based probability course.
- Have strong academic performance in mathematics and probability coursework.
- Be fluent in a general purpose programming language such as C or C++.
- Relevant professional experience is preferred but not required.
- Online Application Form
- Current Resume
- Unofficial Transcripts of All Academic Work
- Official GMAT Score (preferred) or GRE (accepted)
- Official TOEFL or IELTS Score (if non-native English speaker)
- Two Required Essays
- Three Recommendation
- $125 Application Fee
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 55,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 55,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 55,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 55,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carnegie Mellon University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, United States
Carnegie Mellon University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months