Graduate Certificate in Financial Mathematics

The graduate certificate in financial mathematics, offered through the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Department of Mathematics, trains students in sophisticated mathematical techniques so they may analyze problems arising from financial economics. Examples include the use of stochastic processes and partial differential equations to study stock markets and to price financial derivatives.

Graduates will be well-positioned to advance careers in public, private, and governmental financial institutions with a heavy emphasis on analytic methods and quantitative skills. This two-year, 12-credit certificate is also ideal for those planning to pursue graduate programs in economics or finance and who wish to supplement their mathematical training.

This is a STEM-designated program.

Visit the program website for additional information.
 

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Office of Graduate Studies
The George Washington University
801 22nd Street NW, Phillips Hall 107
Washington DC 20052

For additional information about the admissions process visit the Columbian College  of Arts and Sciences Frequently Asked Questions page.

Contact:

askccas@gwu.edu
202-994-6210 (phone)

Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required
MATH 6201	Real Analysis I
MATH 6441	Introduction to Financial Mathematics
MATH 6442	Stochastic Calculus Methods in Finance
One of the following:
MATH 6202	Real Analysis II
MATH 6214	Measure and Integration Theory
MATH 6318	Applied Mathematics I
MATH 6330	Ordinary Differential Equations
MATH 6522	Introduction to Numerical Analysis

Alternate courses may be selected in consultation with the certificate program advisor.