Overview

Financial engineering is the use of mathematical techniques to solve financial problems. Financial engineering uses tools and knowledge from the fields of computer science, statistics, economics, and applied mathematics to address current financial issues as well as to devise new and innovative financial products.

Moreover, Financial engineering is sometimes referred to as quantitative analysis and is used by regular commercial banks, investment banks, insurance agencies, and hedge funds.

Furthermore, the financial industry is always coming up with new and innovative investment tools and products for investors and companies. Most of the products have been developed through techniques in the field of financial engineering. Using mathematical modeling and computer engineering, financial engineers are able to test and issue new tools such as new methods of investment analysis, new debt offerings, new investments, new trading strategies, new financial models, etc.

Therefore, the program of Financial engineer designed to equip the student with need skills to enrich the Palestinian market with this new filed.

Vision

The Financial Engineering Program is based on the vision that innovative financial solutions are essential for the growth and stability of global economies. Therefore, it is of great importance to prepare graduates who are committed to the mission of advancing financial systems and leveraging cutting-edge techniques to address complex challenges in the financial industry.

Mission

To graduate individuals who excel in applying mathematical and computational methods to solve complex financial problems. Those graduates are equipped to work in diverse financial sectors, including risk management, investment analysis, and financial modeling. The program is based on the mission of empowering students with the knowledge and skills necessary to innovate and optimize financial systems, following the highest ethical and professional standards.

Goals

  • Strengthen the students’ understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of financial engineering.

  • Strengthen student’s knowledge of current issues and evolving trends and technologies in financial engineering and risk management.

  • Enable the student to apply fundamental skills and knowledge of finance, economics and risk management to design and lead financial engineering initiatives.

  • Provide the student with the ability to apply financial engineering methods to enhance enterprise risk management and strategic objectives.

  • Provide the student with knowledge of the latest tools and techniques for creating innovative financial products.

  • Enable the student to propose financial engineering solutions to new financial and economic challenges.

  • Enable the student to propose financial engineering solutions to new financial and economic challenges.

Careers of Graduates

Career Sectors

  • Auditing

  • Banking

  • Financial Services

  • Insurance

  • Management Consulting

  • Nonprofit Organization

  • Management

  • Pharmaceutical

  • Public sector

  • Start-ups

Positions Can be Held by the Graduates

  • Financial engineer. Financial engineers work in banks, investment firms, and mutual fund companies.

  • Investment manager. In this role, your job is to make money with money.

  • Portfolio manager.

  • Risk manager.

  • Trading strategist.

  • Financial manager.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students should be equipped with comprehensive knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel in their endeavors.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental theories and business principles of finance and economics.

  • Employ critical thinking to analyze emerging developments in financial engineering and evaluate the related opportunities and risks.

  • Evaluate the trade-off between risk and return and employ statistical tools and techniques to seek opportunities for increased returns on investments.

  • Assess an institution’s financial needs and goals and propose specific financial engineering and risk management products.

  • Apply analytical skills to evaluate financial engineering products and choose from several alternatives.

  • Develop ability to design innovative financial engineering projects and to measure their impact on a financial institution.

  • Develop leadership and management practices that promote innovation and change in financial engineering.  

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