The Department of Mathematics at Columbia University offers a Master of Arts program in Mathematics with specialization in the Mathematics of Finance (MAFN). It is co-sponsored by the Department of Statistics, and it draws on the diverse strengths of the university in mathematics, statistics, stochastic processes, numerical methods, and financial applications. Admissions The program attracts students whose academic background is in quantitative areas such as mathematics, statistics, physics, economics, computer science, or engineering. Most have previous work experience or internship experience in finance.

Careers Examples of employers of MAFN graduates AQR Capital Bank of America Merrill Lynch Barclays Capital BlackRock BNP Paribas Bridgewater Associates Citigroup Credit Agricole CIB Credit Suisse Deutsche Bank Deloitte Consulting Ernst & Young Goldman Sachs J.P. Morgan KPMG Morgan Stanley Nomura Securities Societe Generale UBS