Master of Science (Financial Economics)

at Columbia University

Fall of First Year

• Introduction to Econometrics and Statistical Inference
• Finance Theory I 
• Computing for Business Research 
• Academia Track:  Microeconomic Analysis I 
• Industry Track: Introduction to Continuous Time Finance and Advanced Derivatives 

Spring of First Year

• Financial Econometrics: Time Series
• Financial Econometrics: Panel Data
• B9330 Microstructure Theory
• B9334 Big Data in Finance
• Academia Track: Microeconomic Analysis III
• Microeconomic Analysis IV
• Industry Track: Introduction to Continuous Time Finance
• Advanced Derivatives

Second Year

• Typical PhD Electives: Asset Pricing I
• Empirical Asset Pricing II
• Behavioral Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Theory Financial Intermediation
• Information in Financial Markets

Academic Eligibility: 

• Students must have a bachelor's degree in a related field of engineering or science to get admission in this program.
• Students required to maintain at least a 2.7 overall GPA.

Language Requirments:

• Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores. 

Required Document List
 

The following Documents are required to attend this program:

• Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
• Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
• Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
• Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
• Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
• Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.

The cost of studying at Columbia University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $64024 annually, to study in Columbia University

Career Opportunities may include:
 

• Finance with potential employers such as investment and commercial banks
• Consulting firms, and policy-oriented organizations
• Economic and financial asset management companies