Program overview
In simple terms, financial mathematics means 'using math to do finance.' You'll study hardcore math courses like probability theory, stochastic processes, and numerical computation, then apply these tools to stock pricing, risk assessment, and investment strategies. Core courses include: pricing of financial derivatives, time series analysis, stochastic calculus, financial econometrics, C++/Python programming, and more. Chinese universities have distinctive programs in this field—for example, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Fudan University, and Peking University all offer strong financial mathematics programs, and many courses incorporate real-world cases from China's A-share market and RMB exchange rates. This major suits students with a solid math foundation, a love for logical reasoning, and curiosity about financial markets—you don't need to be a finance expert already, but you must be willing to tackle math and programming.