OpenFieldMaster of Science in Quantitative Finance (MSQF)
Gabelli School of Business flagship program located at Lincoln Center in Manhattan, training financial engineers in stochastic calculus, algorithmic trading, algorithmic portfolio optimization, and derivatives modeling.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Baccalaureate degree with heavy quantitative coursework (multivariable calculus, linear algebra, probability)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GMAT or GRE required with strong quantitative percentile
- Thesis / Research statement
- Professional resume, statement of purpose, and programming portfolio (Python/C++)
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or professional recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Merit-based Dean’s scholarships and Wall Street corporate fellowships covering up to 50% of tuition
- Application fee
- $100 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $1,875 per credit hour (39 credits total)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 (International Priority)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fordham University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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