As a quantitative finance (QFIN) major at JMU, you’ll study how mathematical and statistical methods are used to understand financial markets, evaluate risk and inform investment decisions.
The major is designed for students who are comfortable working with math, enjoy complex problem-solving and want to apply quantitative techniques in financial settings.
This program prepares you for roles in areas like risk analysis, trading, investment banking and financial engineering, where you’ll analyze data, build models and inform investment strategies. It is unique within the College of Business, leading to a B.S. degree (rather than a B.B.A.) with either double minors in math and economics or a double major with math.
What you’ll gain:
- The ability to build and use mathematical models to evaluate risk, pricing and investment strategies
- Experience working with data, statistics and computational tools to analyze financial markets and support decision-making
- A deep understanding of how mathematics, economics and finance are applied together to solve complex financial problems
- Opportunities to work with industry-standard tools in the Gaglioti Capital Markets Lab, including Bloomberg terminals and financial modeling software used in the field
“The QFIN program provided the knowledge, skills and network I needed to begin my career. I am graduating with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis, programming and practical finance skills, which has prepared me for my journey as a Capital Market Analyst at Freddie Mac after graduation.”
Kendall Divers (‘24), Capital Markets Analyst, Freddie Mac
