The Financial Mathematics program at FSU offers studies leading to master’s (M.S.) and doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Mathematics with a focus on computational and mathematical aspects of finance and economics. The program, established in 1998 and one of four graduate areas in Mathematics, is supported by thirteen faculty members of the Mathematics Department along with participating faculty from six other Departments in three Colleges. About fifty Financial Mathematics students share a common interdisciplinary core of courses in mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, and computer science.

PhD students are guided by Faculty with diverse research interests in Financial Mathematics and participate in a regular weekly research seminar. Our PhD graduates have taken quant positions in banks, trading firms, and other financial industry companies, and positions in academia.

The MS degree, earned as a terminal degree or en route to the PhD, carries the Professional Science Master's designation. MS graduates are prepared to join the many mathematical scientists who work in quantitative finance as financial engineers. For students interested in Actuarial Science, our MS program offers courses and seminars that prepare students for actuarial exams leading to an actuarial career. Professionals in the field, including distinguished alumni, advise the program and participate in our annual Financial Mathematics Festivals.

revised May 2011