Quantitive Finance MA

Combining advanced financial theory, quantitative modeling , and real-world insights from financial institutions, the program prepares you for a successful career in:

• Banks and investment firms
• Risk and asset management companies
• Regulatory bodies and supervisory authorities
• Fintech startups and quantitative trading desks
• Academia and financial research centers

What Will You Learn?

You will gain deep theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical skills that allow you to:

• Model and price complex financial instruments, including exotic derivatives
• Quantify and manage risk in dynamic market environments
• Develop and implement portfolio strategies using real-time data
• Build and validate financial models with tools like C++, R, Python, and MATLAB
• Design trading algorithms and decision systems using high-frequency data
• Analyze financial statements and corporate finance fundamentals
• Apply empirical research and the latest findings in financial science

You’ll study topics such as:

• Derivatives Markets, Option Pricing Theory
• Equity & Fixed Income Instruments
• Computational Finance
• Corporate Finance & Risk Analysis
• Advanced Micro- and Macroeconomics
• Time Series Analysis & Quantitative Strategies
• Financial Econometrics & Mathematical Methods in Finance
• Theory of Finance & Market Architecture

Designed for Future Financial Engineers and Strategists

The program is tailored for students who want to make data-driven decisions, develop innovative investment strategies, and solve real-world financial challenges using mathematics, statistics, and programming .

Throughout your studies, you will:

• Master portfolio theory and stochastic calculus
• Quantify return volatility, co-movement, and risk using real-time data
• Use machine learning and quantitative models for asset allocation
• Simulate and optimize trading systems
• Understand regulatory frameworks and ethical standards in global finance
• Prepare for professional certifications like CFA, Investment Adviser, or Stockbroker license

International Outlook. Global Career.

With a strong emphasis on global financial trends and international case studies, the program opens doors to careers in Poland and abroad. Students graduate ready to enter highly competitive roles in:

• Risk Management
• Financial Engineering
• Asset Management
• Algorithmic Trading
• Investment Analysis
• Financial Forecasting
• Derivatives Pricing
• Financial Consulting
• Economic Research

Graduates are also well-prepared for doctoral studies in finance at top universities worldwide.

A Unique Advantage for Quant-Minded Talent

Graduates of the Quantitative Finance program are highly sought after in the job market. Their ability to combine financial intuition with analytical rigor and programming skills gives them a distinct edge in:

• Financial modeling and valuation
• Investment strategy development
• Advanced data analysis and forecasting
• Regulatory and ethical compliance
• Effective communication in English in technical and business contexts