MSc in Computational Finance

Applicants are required to upload legible scanned/digitized copies of official transcripts and degree certificates indicating name, degree earned and the date the degree was completed (if applicable) for ALL institutions attended, including exchange programs and transfer credits.

You are first required to select your desired post-MSCF career path from a pre-defined choice group. You will then respond to the following two short answer essay topics: Provide examples from your past professional or academic experience that highlight skills you have developed that will be directly applied in your above-selected functional area. (350 word max)

Three Letters of Recommendation are required. Choose individuals who know you well and are able to provide specific and relevant information about your potential for academic and career success. In particular, we seek recommendation letters that can speak to your abilities in mathematics, statistics, computer science and applied finance. Additionally, select recommenders who will be able to assess your communication skills, particularly in English, your motivation, work ethic and ability to work collaboratively on a team. If you are currently a full-time student or a recent graduate (within the past three years), you should submit one recommendation from an academic source. The admissions committee prefers at least one recommendation from a professional relationship. Prior to submitting your application, you will input your recommender’s contact information in the online system. While you will complete the recommendation section of the application prior to submitting, aim to have your recommender submit their recommendation within a week of the application deadline. This is important because your application will not be forwarded to the Admissions Committee until the recommendation is received.

Your resume should be one to two pages and highlight the achievements you have made in your professional career, using a standard (i.e. Times New Roman or Arial), 12-pt. font. It is REQUIRED that your resume includes the month and year for starting and ending dates for each position held

GRE/GMAT

For your 90-second video essay, we want to learn more about your background and your professional motivation. You are required to respond to the following prompt: Provide the specific steps you took and resources you utilized to secure a previous academic or professional opportunity. Explain how this experience will benefit you in your desired career path.