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Master of Science in Quantitative Finance University of Nevada Las Vegas University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA

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USD 26658

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USD 95

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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67%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The UNLV Lee Business School Master of Science in Quantitative Finance (MSQF) will be a 10-course (30-credit) program that can be finished in 12 months. The program will provide advanced education and training on core finance knowledge and skills at the graduate level, with special emphasis on quantitative methods in finance and new financial technologies. These quantitative methods include mathematical finance theories as well as statistical and computer-program-based techniques to manage and analyze large financial data sets. Examples of finance theories are those related to capital structure, capital budgeting, valuation, stocks, bonds, derivatives, and portfolio management. Examples of empirical quantitative methods are programming and modeling skills using SAS, Stata, Excel, Python etc. to manage and analyze large databases of financial and investment information. Students will be able to choose from a menu of electives to prepare themselves for careers in corporate finance, investment management, and the application of technology to financial applications. The purpose of the program is to prepare successful finance professionals who are capable of utilizing the latest technologies to perform sophisticated financial analysis and management.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop strong understanding of key concepts in Finance.
  • Analyze data with advanced statistical and econometric techniques.
  • Apply computer programing and statistical software to analysis of data.
  • Think critically about financial problems and provide potential solutions.
  • Develop the ability to manipulate and analyze large financial datasets.
  • Communicate effectively.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Hybrid

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    550 Gmat Minimum Overall Score
    67% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    11600 Per year

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