Information for QTEM incoming students

Paris Dauphine University is a highly quantitative institution. All courses require a strong background in statistics, mathematics, microeconomics, and macroeconomics.

Students are expected to have completed courses covering most of the following topics:

• Mathematics: Calculus, Linear Algebra, Optimization, Basics of Real Analysis
• Statistics & Probability: Probability Theory, Statistical Inference, Regression, Time Series
• Microeconomics: Consumer Theory, Producer Theory, Market Structures, General Equilibrium & Welfare
• Macroeconomics: National Accounts, Growth Theory, Closed-Economy Models, Open-Economy Basics
• Finance: Basics of Accounting & Finance, Bond and Equity Valuation, Decision Criteria, Expected Return & Risk

Incoming students are required to take all their courses from one of the following masters:

• M1 Finance
• M1 Research in Finance
• M1 Quantitative Economics (Spring term only)
• Banking, Finance and Insurance (“BFA”)
• M2 Research in Finance (M2 program available on derogation and proof of level)
• M2 Quantitative Economics (Fall term only – M2 program available on derogation and proof of level)

In addition, students may select one extra course from one of the following master’s programs (click on the links below):

• M1 Financial Markets
• M2 Financial Markets
• M2 Digital Economics
• M2 Finance, Impact and Technologies

Contact and further information
Melina Lamour
E-mail: melina.lamour@dauphine.psl.eu

Website: QTEM at Paris Dauphine