Quantitative Finance at Stevens

Quantitative Finance Minor

The Quantitative Finance minor introduces students to the mathematical and computational methods that drive modern financial decision-making across all industries. This program combines advanced mathematical concepts with financial theory and programming skills, providing students with the analytical tools used in risk management, asset pricing and financial modeling. Students learn to apply statistical methods, calculus and computational techniques to solve complex financial problems, from portfolio optimization to derivative valuation. The minor emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical applications, preparing students to understand how quantitative methods inform strategic financial decisions in banking, insurance, manufacturing and technology companies. Whether majoring in mathematics, computer science, engineering or business, students gain valuable expertise in financial mathematics and data analysis that enhances their problem-solving capabilities and opens doors to careers requiring strong quantitative and analytical skills in the financial sector and beyond. 

Required:

  • QF 101 Introduction to Quantitative Finance I

  • QF 102 Introduction to Quantitative Finance II

  • QF 103 Basic Financial Tools

  • ACC 200 Principles of Financial Accounting

  • BT 321 Corporate Finance

Choose 1 course:

  • QF 343 Intro to Stochastic Calculus for QF

  • QF 430 Introduction to Derivatives

  • FE 543 Intro to Stochastic Calculus for FE

Choose 1 course:

  • QF 435 Risk Management for Capital Markets

  • FE 535 Introduction to Financial Risk Management

Choose 1 course:

  • FE 530 Introduction to Financial Engineering

  • FA 541 Applied Statistics with Applications in Finance

  • FA 590 Statistical Learning in Finance

  • QF 200 Financial Econometrics