Financial Engineering & Applied Mathematics

The Financial Engineering & Applied Mathematics Program at the Baruch Leadership Academy introduces exceptional rising 10th through 12th grade students to the growing field of financial engineering. These Academy students explore mathematical finance in an enhanced curriculum that highlights the essential theory that forms the basis for academically studying investments and the stock market. Financial engineering is an emerging field that resides at the intersection of mathematics and finance. It draws from areas of computer science, numerical methods, economics, calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. Baruch College’s Financial Engineering Master's Program is currently ranked #1 in North America by the Quantnet Ranking of Financial Engineering. The Academy strives to give students a comprehensive overview of financial engineering through the following initiatives: Intensive learning focusing on the theoretical principles of financial engineering and how to apply them Introducing students to the level of rigor necessary for success in university-level mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science, or other quantitative degree programs Exploration and investigation of the various applied mathematics topics necessary to understand basic research literature describing financial engineering models used in practice Guided practice of common interview puzzles and problems faced by candidates seeking placement in numerical careers at investment banks, hedge funds, and other financial institutions Real-world experience in stock, bond, and option trading during mock competitions on the Wasserman Trading Floor at the Baruch College Subotnick Financial Services Center