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Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Advanced Learning. Global Impact.

WQU's accredited graduate programs combine rigorous coursework, hands-on learning, and collaboration with a global community of peers. Whether building quantitative expertise in financial engineering or developing applied AI capabilities, learners gain durable skills, new perspectives, and professional networks while earning recognized credentials through a fully online, tuition-free experience. Explore what's ahead in financial engineering and applied AI.

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Our accredited degree- and certificate programs help learners build quantitative and applied AI expertise through rigorous coursework in a global, collaborative learning environment.

 

Prerequisites:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Passing score on the Quantitative Proficiency Test
  • Proof of English proficiency, if applicable

Graduate Degree

MSc in Financial Engineering

The MSc in Financial Engineering is a two-year, interdisciplinary master's degree that combines financial theory with advanced quantitative methods, covering everything from econometrics, derivative pricing, and stochastic modeling to machine learning, deep learning, portfolio management, and risk management. Students learn through hands-on coursework and collaboration with a global community of peers, developing the analytical and computational expertise needed to model risk, analyze complex data, and pursue quantitative careers across finance and other data-intensive industries. Along the way, they earn the embedded Foundations of Financial Engineering Certificate after completing the first two courses.

 

Prerequisites:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Passing score on the Admissions Test
  • Proof of English proficiency, if applicable

Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Applied AI Fundamentals

The Graduate Certificate in Applied AI Fundamentals is a five-course, 15-credit program designed for both technical and non-technical learners. Through hands-on coursework and collaboration with a global community of peers, learners develop the systems thinking and applied AI skills needed to lead through disruption, from digital transformation and economic volatility to environmental challenges. Working with data, AI tools, and interactive dashboards, they examine interconnected systems through globally relevant case studies in supply chains, public health, infrastructure, and climate resilience. The program can be completed in 6 or 12 months as courses 1 and 2 as well as courses 3 and 4 can be completed in parallel or in a sequence.

What’s Next?

Not ready for a full graduate program, or looking to build specific technical skills before or alongside your graduate studies? Our Labs offer the same rigor in a more flexible, self-paced format. 

Applied Credentials

Explore our Labs

WQU Labs are self-paced, project-based credentials that build in-demand data science and AI skills through hands-on work with real-world datasets and industry challenges. Explore our Data Science Lab, Deep Learning Fundamentals Lab, and Computer Vision Lab, and enter the pathway at the stage that fits your skills and goals, entirely free.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Financial Engineering?

Financial Engineering is a field where mathematical techniques are used to solve financial problems. It is an interdisciplinary specialty that leverages skills and tools from computer science, statistics, economics, and applied mathematics, enabling practitioners to address financial challenges and opportunities, and in some cases, develop new products and services. As more businesses and organizations become data-driven, there are growing opp

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How can I prepare for the Quantitative Proficiency Test?

The Quantitative Proficiency Test consists of 60 questions covering advanced algebra, linear algebra, differential calculus, integral calculus, differential equations, discrete mathematics, probability, and statistics. A portion of the test is dedicated to measuring fundamental knowledge of Python programming and Python data structures. Make sure you prepare thoroughly for the test and for the successful completion of the Program.

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How can I use my MSc in Financial Engineering?


Financial engineers pursue professional roles such as quantitative researchers, quantitative developers, quantitative traders, algorithmic traders, and portfolio managers for financial institutions. Some focus on public policy, working for governments developing state and federal financial policies, or conducting research at think tanks. There is a tremendous amount of fluidity between different financial-engineering careers, as well as tr