Drive the world of finance with quantitative modeling skills to navigate the complex and interdependent global markets. The program curriculum emphasizes business skills in finance, technical skills, and computational skills. Students will study emerging practices, conduct empirical research and construct computational models, and have the opportunity to customize their knowledge with a concentration in quantitative finance, risk analytics, or a generalist track. The master's experience at Lally also includes mentoring from a highly engaged advisory board of executives.<br><br>The purpose of this degree is to provide students with the knowledge and essential skills to respond to the changes and new challenges that characterize the fast-changing world of Quantitative Finance and Risk Analytics. The goal of the program is for students to master cutting-edge financial theory as well as advanced analytical and quantitative techniques that have become key to the success of the new breed of financial experts. Students will be exposed to emerging concepts, practices, and techniques in the finance industry through rigorous training in empirical research and modeling, using a variety of professional databases and computer software packages.<br><br>The degree emphasizes three skill areas—business skills in finance, technical skills, and computational skills. Within these three skill areas students will be able to develop expertise in areas such as quantitative financial analysis and financial risk assessment and management.<br><br>The QFRA Program is designed to allow for maximum flexibility for students from a variety of backgrounds wishing to pursue rigorous study in quantitative finance and risk analytics. It requires 30 credit hours for students with a Finance or Technical undergraduate background.