"When I was at the Wharton School, quantitative finance was in its infancy. Now, it is an essential discipline in this data-driven world,"
"The new master of science in quantitative finance program will offer new focused courses, internships and real-world experience alongside established opportunities in quantitative finance. By bridging theory and practice, the MSQF program will have a lasting impact on the industry and many future generations of students, as well as ensure the Wharton School will be at the forefront of this dynamic field."
"Dr. Jacobs has long been a champion for Wharton's pre-eminence in this essential area, and we are deeply grateful for his historic gift. This new, innovative, hands-on graduate program will further advance our University's strategic focus on data a"
Wharton School received a $60 million gift from alumnus Bruce Jacobs to establish the Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs Master of Science in Quantitative Finance, its first new degree in 50 years. The gift is the largest in Wharton's history and brings Jacobs's total contributions to the school to more than $80 million. The program is aimed at Penn students finishing quantitative undergraduate degrees and requires one additional year of coursework in quantitative methods, machine learning, artificial intelligence and financial markets. The curriculum will include focused courses, internships and real-world experience to prepare graduates for careers in quantitative asset management, with the inaugural cohort beginning next fall.
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