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Financial and Quantitative Analysis MS

Master of Science in Financial and Quantitative Analysis

Build industry-matched knowledge and skills across the fields of financial analysis, quantitative modeling and risk management with the Master of Science in Financial and Quantitative Analysis from Temple University’s Fox School of Business. Combining the benefits of Temple’s financial analysis program and its quantitative finance and risk management program, the Master of Science in Financial and Quantitative Analysis offers a unique curriculum that supports pursuing both the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Exam Levels I through III and the Financial Risk Management (FRM) Exam Parts I and II during your graduate studies.

The Financial and Quantitative Analysis MS leads to diverse career opportunities, developing traditional investment banking, investment management and financial risk management expertise. Learn to analyze evolving global business opportunities and specialized financial products, and gain insight into risk management best practices, including

  • corporate value management,
  • derivative valuation,
  • enterprise risk management,
  • investment management,
  • leveraged buyout (LBO) and merger and acquisition (M&A) transaction analysis,
  • machine learning in finance,
  • numerical valuation methods and
  • quantitative fixed income modeling.

Perhaps the only program of its kind, the Master of Science in Financial and Quantitative Analysis accounts for both the CFA and FRM body of knowledge with interdisciplinary studies in

  • behavioral finance,
  • computational programming,
  • continuous time finance,
  • corporate finance,
  • data science for finance,
  • econometric and time series analysis,
  • financial risk management,
  • global markets,
  • investment management, and
  • numerical methods.

Through one-on-one advising and career coaching, dedicated professional development seminars and access to resources through the renowned Center for Student Professional Development, you’ll shape a unique professional future, tailored specifically to your long-term career goals.

Specialized Master's in Finance Programs

Temple offers a suite of graduate programs dedicated to producing the next generation of finance professionals including the following finance-related program at Fox.

Financial Analysis MS

Your Path to CFA and FRM

The CFA certification offered by the independent CFA Institute is among the highest distinctions in the investment management profession. The FRM certification, offered by the independent Global Association of Risk Professionals, also ranks among the most highly regarded professional designations for finance professionals.

To prepare students for the CFA and FRM exams, the Master of Science in Financial and Quantitative Analysis program offers

  • classes that end prior to exam dates for concentrated study time;
  • dedicated modules and industry study packages to support taking the complete CFA Exam Levels I through III during your graduate studies; and
  • dedicated modules and industry study packages to support taking the complete FRM Exam Parts I and II during your graduate studies.

Demonstrate your unique professional expertise and gain a competitive advantage in your career by pursuing both the CFA and FRM designations.

Classes & Curriculum

An innovative, 43-credit curriculum structure featuring one- to 1.5-credit classes offers the opportunity to sit for multiple CFA and FRM exams during your program. Full-time students are able to complete the program in 22 months, while part-time students can graduate in three years.

Courses take place in person at Temple's Main Campus. The program's location in Philadelphia provides students access to the benefits of city life and connections to leading organizations.

Courses you will take as part of the Master of Science in Financial and Quantitative Analysis program include

  • Applied Corporate Finance,
  • Behavioral Finance,
  • Investment Management,
  • Machine Learning in Finance,
  • Numerical Methods,
  • Quantitative Portfolios,
  • Stochastic Volatility and
  • Value at Risk.

Learn more about required courses within the Master of Science in Financial and Quantitative Analysis program.

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Master of Science offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,165.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,165.00 per credit

View the full cost of attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

See additional fees and costs associated with the Financial and Quantitative Analysis MS program.

Program Contact

Chang Liu is the associate director of Graduate Admissions.
Phone: 215-204-3315
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Student Clubs & Organizations

Joining student clubs and organizations is a great way to meet like-minded students; connect with local, national and international businesses; and enhance the skills you use in your professional career. Fox offers more than 30 student professional organizations. Supplement your academic experience by participating in a club related to your major or interests.

The following clubs and organizations are available to students in Fox.

  • The Fox Graduate Student Association connects students and alumni with the greater Fox community, providing professional development, networking and volunteer opportunities for graduate students.
  • The mission of Net Impact is to grow and strengthen a network of leaders who use the power of business to make a positive economic, environmental and social impact. It brings together students seeking to network and to use the power of business to create a better world.
  • The International Business Association brings together students from all over the world to learn about foreign business and the global economy, and offers an array of professional development opportunities.
  • Fox Professional Speakers invites students to practice their communication, presentation and leadership skills in a supportive and positive environment.
  • Those with dreams of starting their own business may be interested in the Entrepreneurial Students Association, which aims to support, inspire and encourage students to pursue their entrepreneurial goals. The association is open to students of all majors.

See a full list of student clubs and organizations.

Global Immersions

Fox graduate students can participate in Global Immersions. They are destination-focused learning experiences that allow graduate students to engage with a different country's culture, language and business practices. 

Global Immersions expose students to

  • comparative business environments,
  • global business in emerging markets,
  • global companies working to solve crucial problems,
  • intensive and diverse learning experiences, and
  • international innovation and entrepreneurship.

Previous destinations include China, India, Latin America and South Africa. Recent participating companies include Black and Decker, BMW, Deloitte, Microsoft and SanDisk. Learn more about Global Immersion programs.

Temple also offers interested students a variety of options for pursuing internship, teaching and volunteer opportunities abroad through the Center for International Business and Research. Learn more about your options for studying or working abroad.

Accreditation

The Fox School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school has maintained AACSB accreditation since 1934.

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