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About MFAMS

We develop quantitative leaders at Michigan.

Founded in 2014. We give members the education, the network, and the community that unlock careers in finance and data science, and we do it entirely student-run.

Mission: mathematical intuition, coding ability, career support.

01 What we teach

Education

Semester-long sequences on options theory, machine learning principles, and the math behind both.

  • Derivatives and options theory
  • Market making fundamentals
  • Interview practice problems
02 Who you meet

Community

Mentorship pairings between underclassmen and alumni on buy-side, sell-side, and tech teams.

  • Alumni mentors across 20+ firms
  • Project teams of four to six
  • Socials and events
03 Where it leads

Industry

Employer partnerships that bring recruiters, trading desks, and research leaders to campus.

  • On-campus info sessions
  • Resume and interview prep
  • Referrals through alumni

A semester, end to end.

Education, recruiting preparation, and project work run together throughout the semester.

Education

Industry Overview

Build a working understanding of quantitative finance, the firms that shape it, and the roles and career paths across the industry.

Financial Fundamentals

Develop a practical foundation in markets, risk, and options theory, with the context to understand how firms think and operate.

Recruiting Readiness

Prepare through trading games, mock interviews, resume reviews, and practice for behavioral and technical conversations.

Project Teams

Work in small teams to explore an idea, build and test a solution, and present the result at the end of the semester.

Twelve years of Michigan students, one room at a time.

2014
Founded
40+
Active members
10+
Alumni mentors
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