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Bachelor of Science - Business in Quantitative Finance

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School

Business

Program Level

UNDERGRADUATE

Program Description

The Stevens Quantitative Finance bachelor's degree combines business, finance, mathematics and computer science to prepare students for careers at the forefront of the financial industry. Students develop a strong foundation in financial markets, risk management, financial modeling and quantitative methods while gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard technologies and financial data platforms in our Hanlon Financial Systems Center.

The curriculum integrates finance with advanced mathematics, programming and computational analysis, providing students with the quantitative expertise demanded by today's top financial institutions. As a member of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, the curriculum incorporates at least 70 percent of the CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge, helping prepare students for the CFA certification exam and positions graduates for careers in investment banking, asset management, quantitative research, financial engineering and risk management.

Concentrations

  • Accounting

  • Computer Science

  • Data Analytics

  • Economics

  • Finance

  • Fintech

  • Quantitative Methods

Student Outcomes

  • Graduates have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

  • Graduates have the ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

  • Graduates have the ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities and make informed judgments.

  • Graduates are able to develop and use financial models and technical systems from the perspective of a broad critical understanding of the financial system.