Why study Quantitative Finance?

The Finance industry is continually seeking avenues to combine finance and technology. As technology advances, our ability to utilize quantitattive tools and the ability to combine those quantitative tools with technology, the finance industry is increasing incorporating technology into financial decision making. This certificate includes courses that demonstrate the combination of finance and technology as well as enabling students to combine both in practice in the classroom.

Admission Requirements

Review Graduate Certificate Admissions Requirements on the Lindner website.  

Graduates can apply advanced financial modeling and analytical techniques in roles related to risk analysis, financial modeling, derivatives analysis, and quantitative investment strategies across industries such as investment banking, asset management, fintech, and financial consulting.

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Certificates are granted to those who satisfactorily complete the required course work, carrying a minimum GPA of 3.0 or more. Certificates must be completed within five years of acceptance into the program. All students must contract for graduation. 

Certificate programs are not eligible for transfer students as students must complete the entire certificate program in residence. 

Graduate certificates are designed to be completed on a part-time basis and are not available to international applicants who require full-time status. International students can complete graduate certificates as part of a graduate degree program.

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The Carl H. Lindner College of Business holds AACSB accreditation. AACSB International business accreditation is an achievement earned only by programs of the highest caliber. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. Less than one-third of U.S. business school programs and less than 15% of business school programs worldwide meet the rigorous standards of AACSB International accreditation. 

Contact Information

Carl H. Lindner College of Business Admissions
Carl H. Lindner Hall
Cincinnati, OH 45221
(513) 556-7020
graduate@uc.edu

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Program Code: 22GC-QUANT-GC