FAQs - Quantitative Finance Undergraduate Major
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can you describe the Quantitative Finance major in one sentence?
The Quantitative Finance undergraduate major combines finance, mathematics, computer science and data analytics to prepare students for highly technical careers in financial markets and financial services.
What type of coursework is incorporated into the Quantitative Finance program?
The Quantitative Finance curriculum has a strong quantitative focus and includes calculus, probability, financial mathematics, programming, data management, financial modeling, derivatives, financial market microstructure, trading and risk management. Students can further specialize through concentrations including finance, fintech, computer science, data analytics, economics, accounting and quantitative methods.
Students also receive extensive hands-on experience in the Hanlon Financial Systems Center and can earn Bloomberg certification beginning in their first year.
Are there student organizations Quantitative Finance students can get involved in?
Quantitative Finance students can participate in the Finance, Investment Banking and Advisory Society, Stevens Student Managed Investment Fund, Stevens Consulting Club, Stevens Women in Business and Phi Beta Lambda, among other organizations.
How can I finish my bachelor’s degree in three years and use the fourth year to earn a master’s degree?
Stevens has developed a three-year bachelor’s degree plan for eligible students who enter with 24 or more college credits earned through AP and dual-enrollment coursework in high school.
With careful academic planning and by applying eligible incoming credits toward degree requirements, students may be able to complete their undergraduate degree in three years and use their fourth year to pursue a master’s degree, creating the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just four years.
What are the outcomes of Quantitative Finance graduates?
Virtually 100% of Quantitative Finance graduates have secured positions on Wall Street and beyond within six months of graduation with an average starting salary of $89,800 for the Class of 2025.
Graduates are prepared for careers in areas such as risk management, investment banking, financial modeling, trading, asset management and quantitative analysis.
Where are Quantitative Finance graduates employed?
Stevens Quantitative Finance alums work throughout the financial industry, including at major Wall Street firms such as Goldman Sachs, UBS, BlackRock, Bank of America, Prudential and JPMorgan Chase, as well as financial technology companies and startups.