- Byline
- The Carnegie Mellon University's Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) is a 16-month financial engineering degree developed through the joint venture of four Carnegie Mellon colleges - Department of Mathematical Sciences, Department of Statistics and Data Science, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy and the Tepper School of Business.
- Location
- New York, NY 10005 | Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- Application deadline
- Round 1: Dec 2024 | Round 2: Mar 2025
- Yearly Ranking Data
- 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Overview
The Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) program at Carnegie Mellon University is a 16-month financial engineering degree developed through the joint venture of four Carnegie Mellon colleges - Department of Mathematical Sciences, Department of Statistics and Data Science, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy and the Tepper School of Business.
Recognized as the first financial engineering program of its kind, we offer an integrated curriculum that will prepare you with the skills necessary for the evolving financial industry. MSCF alumni attribute their success to our commitment to dedicated faculty, relevant curriculum and a full-service career center. Our staff is committed to helping you succeed by responding to inquiries, enhancing the student community and making you feel at home during your time in our program.
Careers – December 2021 Graduates (Class of 2022)
There is no common standard for reporting placement information among professional financial engineering master’s programs, and the reports of such programs are not audited. MSCF is administered by the Tepper School of Business, and we follow the rigorous business school standards set by the MBA Career Services & Employer Alliance for specialty master’s programs; see mbacsea.org/standards.
Fall 2022 Entering Class Profile
Apply to MSCF
The MSCF program offers 2 application deadlines for the Fall 2023 entering class: December 5, 2022 and March 5, 2023. Applications are reviewed in batches and released in accordance with our posted application dates.
For more information on the application process, required materials and deadlines, visit the MSCF admissions page.
Each year, 25% of incoming MSCF students receive fellowships. All admitted students are considered for an MSCF Fellowship.
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Sign up to receive valuable free resources about the MSCF program and stay up-to-date on MSCF news and events.
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The Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) program at Carnegie Mellon University is a 16-month financial engineering degree developed through the joint venture of four Carnegie Mellon colleges - Department of Mathematical Sciences, Department of Statistics and Data Science, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy and the Tepper School of Business.
Recognized as the first financial engineering program of its kind, we offer an integrated curriculum that will prepare you with the skills necessary for the evolving financial industry. MSCF alumni attribute their success to our commitment to dedicated faculty, relevant curriculum and a full-service career center. Our staff is committed to helping you succeed by responding to inquiries, enhancing the student community and making you feel at home during your time in our program.
Careers – December 2021 Graduates (Class of 2022)
There is no common standard for reporting placement information among professional financial engineering master’s programs, and the reports of such programs are not audited. MSCF is administered by the Tepper School of Business, and we follow the rigorous business school standards set by the MBA Career Services & Employer Alliance for specialty master’s programs; see mbacsea.org/standards.
- $117,513 mean base salary (excludes bonuses)
- 100% of full-time MSCF students obtained summer 2021 internships
- 98% of full-time MSCF students received full-time offers within three months of graduation
- 80% of December 2021 graduates secured full-time employment in the U.S.
Fall 2022 Entering Class Profile
- Total Full-Time Students: 96 (New York – 50; Pittsburgh campus – 46)
- Selectivity/Acceptance Rate: 22.1%
- Average GMAT: 735
- Average Quant GRE: 169
- Average Verbal GRE: 161
- Average GPA: 3.81
- Female: 39%
Apply to MSCF
The MSCF program offers 2 application deadlines for the Fall 2023 entering class: December 5, 2022 and March 5, 2023. Applications are reviewed in batches and released in accordance with our posted application dates.
For more information on the application process, required materials and deadlines, visit the MSCF admissions page.
Each year, 25% of incoming MSCF students receive fellowships. All admitted students are considered for an MSCF Fellowship.
Learn More
Sign up to receive valuable free resources about the MSCF program and stay up-to-date on MSCF news and events.
Stay Connected!