Why this programme

A programme that equips you to tackle complex financial challenges with data

The Quantitative Finance specialisation within the MSc Econometrics and Management Science prepares you to apply advanced quantitative methods to financial decision-making. Whether your interest lies in risk management, asset pricing, portfolio optimisation, or financial stability, this programme provides the tools to analyse and solve real-world problems in finance.

You will gain a deep understanding of econometric models and statistical techniques used in the financial industry. The programme combines rigorous academic training with practical relevance, enabling you to contribute to the development of new methods and to keep pace with the rapid evolution of financial markets.

Is this the right programme for you?

This programme is a strong fit if you:

• Have a strong background in mathematics, statistics, and econometrics
• Are interested in financial markets, investment strategies, and risk analysis
• Enjoy working with data and programming models to support financial decisions
• Want to understand the theory behind the methods and develop new ones

To succeed, you will need strong analytical skills, programming experience, and a genuine interest in finance and quantitative modelling.

Why study Quantitative Finance in Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is home to many leading financial institutions and firms, offering a unique environment for studying finance. At Erasmus School of Economics, you will benefit from a curriculum that is closely connected to both academic research and industry practice.

You will benefit from:

• An econometric approach to all major areas of finance
• Courses taught by renowned researchers with strong ties to the financial sector
• A seminar course based on real-world financial case studies in collaboration with industry partners
• Opportunities for internships and thesis projects with financial institutions
• A top-ranked education that prepares you for careers in banking, asset management, risk analysis, and beyond

This is a programme for students who want to become experts in financial econometrics and make a real impact in the world of finance.

Is this the right choice for you?

Are math, statistics, and econometrics your thing? Does the financial industry appeal to you? Would you like to enable investors to make better decisions? Whether your interests concern long-term asset allocation decisions made by pension funds, or daily risk management of investment portfolios held by asset-management firms, or automated trading algorithms employed by high-frequency traders, we can offer you an exciting and relevant programme.

The Master in Quantitative Finance has a technical focus. You will not only learn to apply state-of-the art methods, but also to understand their mathematical and statistical details. This knowledge prepares you to develop new methods yourself and to keep up with the fast developments in this field after graduation. Therefore we emphasise the importance of:

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills in mathematics, statistics and econometrics
• A genuine interest in financial-decision making problems
• At least some experience with programming

Why study Quantitative Finance in Rotterdam?

This Quantitative Finance programme benefits from an excellent location: Rotterdam has long been the home of numerous headquarters and key offices of leading financial institutions and firms. Many of them feel a strong connection with Erasmus University and provide frequent guest lectures, interesting topics for the seminar Financial Case Studies, and research internships that can be combined with your master’s thesis. All courses are taught by renowned and active researchers who also have strong connections with the financial sector. This means that the curriculum is based on the latest developments and insights from both academic research in financial econometrics as well as the day-to-day business of firms in the industry. This interaction between theory and practice is a unique feature of the master in Quantitative Finance in Rotterdam.

Study Quantitative Finance at Erasmus School of Economics for:

• An econometric approach to and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of finance
• The skills to apply quantitative techniques and econometric models to complex financial problems and develop and apply new econometric solutions when required
• A top-ranked and practice-based education
• Renowned lecturers with an extensive network in the financial sector.