Mathematical Finance, M.S., and Economics, M.S., Dual Degree

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This dual degree program allows students to earn both a Master of Science in Mathematical Finance (MAFI) degree and a Master of Science in Economics (MSE) from the Belk College of Business.

Admission Requirements

Students must apply to each program separately and be admitted to both programs by the published census date of the third semester (including Summer). No admission requirements established by the Graduate School or by either individual program may be waived. See Mathematical Finance, M.S. and Economics, M.S. (Quantitative Financial Economics Concentration) sections of this catalog for individual program admission requirements.

Dual Degree Requirements

Dual degree students must satisfy all individual degree requirements (Mathematical Finance, M.S. and Economics, M.S. - Quantitative Financial Economics Concentration) with the added benefit of sharing a limited number of credits between the two programs. See the Shared Courses section below for permissible course sharing.

Shared Courses

Mathematical Finance, M.S.

The Mathematical Finance, M.S. program allows 9 credits to be shared from Economics, M.S. (Quantitative Financial Economics Concentration) as follows:

Degree Requirement(s)	ECON Course(s) Allowed	Credits
FINN 6203 or ECON 6203	FINN 6203 or ECON 6203	3
FINN 6210	FINN 6210	3
FINN 6211	FINN 6211	3

Economics, M.S. - Quantitative Financial Economics Concentration

The Economics, M.S. (Quantitative Financial Economics Concentration) program allows 6 credits to be shared from Mathematical Finance, M.S. as follows:

Degree Requirement(s)	MAFI Course(s) Allowed	Credits
ECON 6112	ECON 6113 or STAT 6113	3
FINN 6219 or ECON 6219	ECON 6219 or FINN 6219	3

Capstone Experiences

The following Capstone Experiences are required:

M.S. in Economics - Quantitative Financial Economics Concentration: Thesis option OR Research Project option.

Students who choose the thesis option must successfully complete six credit hours of ECON 6999 - Graduate Thesis Research . The thesis must be written and defended within seven calendar years after admission into the M.S. in Economics program. The Thesis Committee, which must be approved by the Graduate Program Director, will consist of a Chair and at least two other faculty members.

Students who choose the research project option must complete the following research courses:

M.S. in Mathematical Finance: Comprehensive Examination.

Students are required to pass a comprehensive examination. An examining committee is appointed by the Graduate Program Director and is constituted from the program’s faculty. The exam may be, at the committee’s discretion, either written or oral.

Grade Requirements

Graduate students must have a 3.0 GPA in the courses on their degree plan of study in order to graduate.