Advanced Master in Quantitative Finance

By the end of this Advanced Master, you will be able to:


- Build asset management strategies and construct robust asset portfolios both within asset classes as well as across different asset classes.
- Create, program and back-test structured derivative products. Gain a better overall understanding of the derivatives markets compared to other graduate students and many junior professionals.
- Efficiently extract data from massive databases and understand the valuation aspects of counterparty risk in derivatives trading (arguably two of the hottest areas in today’s quantitative finance).
- Understand the context of the financial markets where these products exist and analysis are framed. Be more effective and creative in their professional environment and therefore progress more quickly in their careers.

The Advanced Master in Quantitative Finance seeks:


- the highest calibre students, displaying the greatest motivation to take and complete the program
- candidates with an outstanding academic background, intellectual curiosity and the discipline necessary to succeed in a very demanding environment
- candidates with at least a graduate degree or equivalent. This degree should be, but not exclusively, in economics, finance, mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science or engineering
- professionals in the financial sector with experience in quantitative activities

Eligible applicants must hold one of the following:

- Master or Master of Science Degree or equivalent (4 or 5 years of study overall)
- Bachelor Degree with 180 ECTS credits or equivalent, preferably followed by 1-3 years of work experience

Admissions will be based on the candidates’ academic and/or professional background, and motivation. Proficiency in English necessary.

“Advanced Master in Quantitative Finance” university certificate delivered by Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management – Université libre de Bruxelles.

The Advanced Master in Quantitative Finance combines:

- A multi-faceted and balanced combination of theory and practice, with a lot of emphasis on hands-on assignments of real-life problems
- Top lecturers from both the academic and financial sectors
- A placement rate within 3 months after graduation of nearly 100%
- 3-month internship program organised in top-quality institutions in Belgium or abroad
- Career support: individual career coaching
- The Solvay Alumni Network: become part of one of the largest business networks in Belgium

The school representative will contact you in order to reply to any questions you still may have regarding the programs and/or the admission process.

1- Complete and submit the online pre-enrolment form (https://am.solvay.edu/apply-for-an-advanced-master/) together with the required documents.
2- Receive feedback on your eligibility from the Academic Director.
3- If eligible, have a personal interview with the Academic Director (and submit an essay in english).
4- Receive feedback on your admission. If positive, please note that you will have two weeks to finalise your registration by paying a deposit of €2000.

• Online application form
• CV/resume in English
• Copies of University degree or degrees and of all academic transcripts
• Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, TOEIC or equivalent) for non-native speaker
• A cover letter in English

If the applicant deems it relevant, he/she can support the application with:
• Letters of reference
• Any other certificate (GMAT, GRE, etc.)

• Non-EU students: you may still apply and check if there is still time to have your VISA before September 2018-contact us for more information
• EU students: August 31st 2018