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    Computational Finance and Risk Management - MS

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTATIONAL FINANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT
    CIP Code: 27.0301
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information




    Contact Information
    Graduate Program Advisor, Computational Finance & Risk Management
    Program Website
    +1 206-616-3099
    compfin@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Competitive applicants to the MS-CFRM degree program will show proficiency in:

    ~Calculus through partial differentiation, matrix algebra, and one-dimensional optimization
    ~Probability and statistics at the level of an upper level undergraduate course or entry level graduate course
    ~A programming language such as Java, C++, or Python, or in a math or a statistics programming language such as Matlab, R/S-PLUS

    Please visit the Computational Finance Admissions page for more information.
    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Optional/Not Required. Submitting GRE scores is not required. However, if official scores are submitted, they may be considered during the review process.
    More Information: GRE/GMAT scores are optional for those applying to the Computational Finance & Risk Management MS campus and online programs. Scores may be submitted with your application for consideration, but are not required.

    Additional Instructions
    Please use the electronic process for letters of recommendation.

    We do not accept recommendation letters by postal mail.

    For official score reporting:
    UW GRE Code: 4854
    TOEFL Institution Code: 4854

    Only the Institution Code is necessary to request your scores from ETS. Official scores are preferred, but not required unless an offer of admission is made.

    WE ACCEPT EITHER GRE OR GMAT.



    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    International Student Information
    Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    No departmental funding is available.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 01/30/2025

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 01/30/2025

    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date:

    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date:

    Application Materials


    Portfolio
    3 Recommendation(s)Resume
    Statement of Purpose