Objective: To produce graduates with rigorous foundation in mathematical modeling and economics of financial markets combined with keen knowledge of business practicesCurriculum spans five disciplines: Financial Economics and Econometrics, Statistics, Stochastic Processes,Numerical/Optimization Methods, Computational and Empirical Finance.Who should apply: The program is designed for graduates in science, engineering, business, economics, and finance with strong mathematical background who wish to pursue high-tech careers in financial industry or government.