• The MSc in the Quantitative Financial Economics program at Duke University is a duration of 2 years.
  • This program is offered on a full-time basis.
  •  The program can be completed in either three or four semesters. 
    Some of the main courses students go through in this program are:
    • Financial Markets & Investments
    • Forecasting Financial Markets 
    • Financial Econometrics
    • Empirical Asset Pricing
    • Theoretical Corporate Finance
  • Certain courses in the Departments of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science may be counted as electives towards the 30-credit requirement with advance approval; however, students must complete a minimum of 24 credits in Department of Economics courses.
  • Per Graduate School policy, to count toward the 30-credit requirement, all courses must be at the 500 level or above. 
  • Throughout their participation in the program, students compile a portfolio that tracks their academic growth and showcases their accomplishments.
  • The portfolio is composed of research papers, presentations, and other professional documents. It serves as a valuable tool for applying both to jobs and doctoral programs.
  • The Graduation rate of Duke University is 95%
  • The acceptance rate of Duke University is 9%.