An Integrated, Industry-Driven Curriculum
At MSCF, you鈥檒l experience a curriculum built through a unique partnership among four Carnegie Mellon departments: the Tepper School of Business, the Department of Statistics and Data Science, the Department of Mathematical Sciences, and the Computer Science Department. You鈥檒l learn at the intersection of finance, mathematics, statistics, and computer science, the core disciplines that define quantitative finance.
For more than 30 years, the MSCF curriculum has been shaped by innovation and industry needs. You鈥檒l take courses that build on one another, combining rigorous theory with hands-on application. From day one, you鈥檒l gain the foundation to master advanced quantitative techniques and the confidence to apply them to complex financial problems.
As you move through the program, you鈥檒l strengthen your core skills and, in your final semesters, choose electives that let you dive deeper into areas that excite you most. By the time you graduate, you鈥檒l be ready to step into the industry as a well-rounded professional, recognized for your technical expertise, analytical precision, and ability to contribute immediately
Robert S. Simon, Executive Director, MSCF
鈥淥ur three decades of success are built on the strength of collaboration across four Carnegie Mellon schools and the consistent engagement of our students, alumni, recruiters, and advisory board. We鈥檙e deeply committed to delivering an innovative, industry-relevant curriculum and a student experience that prepares you to lead in quantitative finance. Your growth and success are at the heart of everything we do.鈥�
Applied Learning: Bridging Theory and Practice
At MSCF, you鈥檒l quickly discover that learning doesn鈥檛 stop at the classroom door. Our program emphasizes experiential learning that turns rigorous theory into practical skills through real-world projects, industry-sponsored competitions, internships, and collaborations with leading firms. These hands-on opportunities prepare you to navigate complex financial environments with confidence and set yourself apart in a competitive job market.