Master of Science in

Quantitative Finance
Where quantitative value meets qualitative growth

MASTERS

Joyce Zhang Xinyue

Senior Pricing Specialist
S&P Global Platts
Class of 2017

LEE KONG CHIAN

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Why SMU Master of Science
in Quantitative Finance
(MQF)?

Uncover opportunities and gain the best of both worlds with a postgraduate degree from
Double up on a
1 global outlook
both SMU in Singapore and the Cass Business School in London via the international track.

Learn to trade real-time with live data and master trading algorithms and microstructure

2 Where theory
meets practice
within the safety of SMU’s trading labs.

8 in 10 MQF students secure employment within 6 months of graduation.

3 Increase your
career prospects

Gain an edge with an enhanced global outlook on risk management, proprietary trading,

4 Compete on a
global scale
and quantitative finance.
Unity in Diversity
Discover where your degree can take you, and the profile of great minds you could be networking with.

Class Profile

62%
Male

38%
Female Average Years of
Gender Nationalities International Students Average Age Work Experience

3:2 11 79% 26 1.8

Industries MQF Graduates Work in

Financial Services Audit / Accounting Consulting Technology Others

53% 5% 16% 13% 13%

The MQF programme is challenging yet fulfilling. The course allows students to acquire practical and
technical skills, provides hands-on coursework and offers interactions with professors who are from the
financial industry. The programme equips students with necessary skillsets and prepares them well for
impactful roles in finance.
Grace Tan, Class of 2018
Associate, GIC

The MQF program has constantly challenged me to apply theory to practice. It has equipped me
with the skills and professional credibility required to excel in my role.

Chow Hui Min, Class of 2015

Market Risk Analyst, Macquarie Bank

The SMU MQF programme doesn’t just equip you with the skillset to do well in the finance industry.
You graduate with the skill sets to succeed in varied roles across industries.

Ng Kian Boon, Class of 2013

Strategic Pricing Advisor, ExxonMobil
Programme Calendar
The MQF is a 12-month programme comprising of two tracks: the SMU track and the international track.
The SMU track is also available with a part-time (24 months) option.

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5

Aug - Sep Oct - Dec Jan - Mar Mar - May May - Jul
TRACK
SMU

2 4 3 3 3
Core Modules Core Modules Core Modules Core Modules Elective Modules

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 & 4 Term 5

INTERNATIONAL

Aug - Sep Oct - Dec Jan - May May - Jul

TRACK

2 5 5 3
Core Modules taught in Cass
Core Modules Core Modules Elective Modules
Examinations held in SMU

Admission and Application

• Good undergraduate degree (in any field with some level of • SMU Track
mathematical rigour) A TOEFL/IELTS score of less than 2 years is required if the
• Good score in GMAT/GRE or SMU Admissions Test* medium of your undergraduate studies was not in English
*SMU undergraduate alumni with cumulative GPAs of 3.4 or better can • International Track
use their undergraduate GPAs in place of the SMU admissions test. An IELTS score of 7.0 overall (with 6.5 in Writing) is required
for all applicants choosing this track

Please also note that admission interviews will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have applied to, and were rejected
from the Cass Business School previously will not be considered for the MQF (International Track).

Fees
Application Fee Registration Fee Tuition Fee
S$100 (inclusive of GST) • Singaporeans and PRs: S$400 (inclusive of GST) S$43,870 (inclusive of GST)
• International Applicants: S$500 (inclusive of GST)
For International Track
Amount payable upon acceptance to the programme The tuition fee is inclusive of the five courses
taught at Cass Business School. Students are
required to pay for their travel, accommodation,
and living expenses in London.

All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. 10% of the tuition fee (the Deposit) would be required upon acceptance of offer into the programme. The
remaining tuition fees would be payable over 3 equal instalments, over the duration of the programme. Singapore Management University reserves the right
to alter tuition and other fees as deemed appropriate.

SMU alumni will be entitled to a 10% discount off the tuition fee. 7% GST of the discounted tuition fee will apply.
Scholarships
Partial scholarships for the Master of Science in Quantitative Finance (MQF) programme entail award amounts of up to 30% of the
tuition fee, with no bonds attached. 7% GST will still apply for the full tuition fee before the scholarship award.

All candidates are automatically submitted for consideration for Academic Excellence and Global Awareness scholarships upon
meeting our scholarship criteria.

The scholarship categories include:

Academic Excellence | Global Awareness | Leadership Potential* | Impact on Asia* | Women in Business*
*Denotes Scholarships that students can apply for upon admissions into the programme.

Programme Information

12 Core Modules
Asset Pricing Introduction to Programming Quantitative Analysis of Financial Markets*

Derivatives Mathemetics for Quants Research Methods for Quants

Econometrics of Financial Markets* Numerical Methods* Risk Analysis

Fixed Income Securities Programming for Quants* Stochastic Modelling for Finance

+
Elective Modules

General Elective Modules (Choose 3)

Credit Risk Models Portfolio Management*

Machine Learning and Financial Applications* Quantitative Trading Strategies

*Part-time intake students will clear these modules in their 2nd year of study.
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Tapping into the energy of the city is a university with

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Chian School of Business, School of Economics, School
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In the dynamic, cosmopolitan hub that is Singapore, Social Sciences form the country’s only city campus,
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you unique opportunities to develop as a global citizen.
About the Lee Kong Chian School of Business
SMU commenced its curriculum in 2000 with the School
of Business, which welcomed its pioneer cohort of students
in August 2000. In 2004, the Lee Foundation contributed
S$50 million to SMU in honour of the late Dr Lee Kong Chian,
a well-known Southeast Asian businessman, philanthropist
and community leader. In recognition of the Lee Foundation’s
generosity, SMU named in perpetuity the School of Business,
the building and the university-wide scholars programme after
Dr Lee Kong Chian.

Today, the Lee Kong Chian School of Business is a dynamic

Asian business school with more than 4,000 students and over a
hundred full-time faculty members with doctorate degrees from
renowned universities such as Cornell, Harvard, INSEAD, London
Business School, Wharton, Oxford, Stanford and Yale. The school
offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programmes and is
affiliated with a number of research centres such as the Sim Kee
Boon Institute for Financial Economics, the Centre for Marketing
Excellence and the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

School Rankings • Ranked 2nd in Asia and 33rd worldwide (University of Texas
Dallas rankings based on research contributions for the
• 1st Triple Accredited Business School in Singapore period 2014 – 2018)
(AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) • Ranked 22nd for Executive MBA, 43rd for MBA, 3rd for MSc in
• Ranked 6th Business School in Asia-Pacific (2018 Financial Wealth Management, and 45th in MSc in Applied Finance by
Times Asia-Pacific Business School Rankings) the Financial Times Business School Rankings

The SMU Masters Advantage

Global Recognition
SMU is globally recognised as one of the best specialised universities in Asia and the world. Its research rankings,
programme rankings, accreditations and professional recognition are testaments to its achievements and standing.

Interactive Pedagogy
SMU’s interactive, seminar-style pedagogy brings you stimulating, multidisciplinary learning under the mentorship of
the thought leaders and subject experts who make up our faculty. You will hone your analytical skills, teamwork and
communication skills.

Innovative Curriculum
Stay relevant with courses that combine cutting-edge research and up-to-date knowledge with best business practices.
SMU’s Professional Development Series and award-winning Asian case studies help you approach topics from different
practical perspectives for greater insights.

Networking and Career Opportunities

SMU has a diverse student population from many different countries, bringing equally diverse personal and
professional experience into your network. Take advantage of comprehensive guidance from our dedicated career
services to aid your career transition or advancement.

City Campus
SMU is nestled within the arts and heritage precinct, right next to the Central Business District, with unrivalled
connectivity for public transport and multiple amenities around campus. Discover how life beyond the classroom is as
enriching as within.

For a full listing of SMU Masters programmes, visit www.smu.edu.sg/masters.

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