Declaring the Major | Progressing in the Major
Description of the Major
The quantitative finance major is highly quantitative and computer intensive and is designed to prepare you for careers in financial engineering, structured finance, financial modeling, securitization, actuarial science, financial analysis and portfolio management. The focus of this major is on problem solving in quantitative areas of finance with an added emphasis on the application of complex securities to a variety of financial situations. This interdisciplinary major is a highly structured program that requires you to minor in both mathematics and economics, or double major in mathematics and quantitative finance. You should consult with your academic adviser as early as possible to identify the appropriate sequencing of courses.
Degrees Offered
B.S.
Concentrations
None
Minors
None
Declaring the Major
New Freshmen and Transfer Students
Declare the quantitative finance major when you register for orientation.
Currently Enrolled Major Changers
Submit a "Change or Declaration of Major” form to the College of Business, Office of Student Academic Services, Showker Hall, room 205.
Progressing in the Major
Remain in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
