B.Sc. in Quantitative Finance & Algorithmic Trading
A three-year degree focused on financial markets, options strategies and building automated trading models.
Description
B.Sc. in Quantitative Finance & Algorithmic Trading is a three-year undergraduate programme that blends finance, mathematics and programming. It covers financial markets, derivatives, options strategies, statistical modelling and the development of automated trading models.
Students learn Python and R for data analysis, time-series modelling, risk management, portfolio optimisation and backtesting trading strategies. The course combines theory with live market data projects and trading simulations.
Graduates work as quantitative analysts, algorithmic traders, risk analysts and data scientists in prop trading firms, asset management companies, hedge funds and fintech startups. The field offers high pay for those with strong maths and coding skills.
Entrance Exams
University / Institute Entrance Exams (CUET, DUET, etc.)
Respective universities
Many universities admit students via common entrance tests covering maths, reasoning and general awareness.
Direct / Merit-based Admission
Private universities
Some private universities offer admission on the basis of Class 12 marks and a personal interview.
Job Roles
Quantitative Analyst
Builds mathematical models to price derivatives and assess risk.
Algorithmic Trader
Designs and runs automated trading strategies on live markets.
Risk Analyst
Monitors and manages market, credit and operational risk for trading desks.
Data Scientist (Finance)
Uses data and machine learning to generate trading signals and insights.
Salary
Fresher (0–2 yrs)
Prop trading firms and hedge funds pay at the higher end.
Mid-level (3–6 yrs)
Performance bonuses can significantly increase total earnings.
Senior (7+ yrs / Head of Desk)
Senior quants and trading desk heads earn well above this range.
Top Colleges / Institutes
- Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata & Bengaluru
- Madras School of Economics, Chennai
- Christ University, Bengaluru
- NMIMS, Mumbai (quant finance programmes)
- Private universities offering B.Sc Quant Finance (state-wise)