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Risk.net Minneapolis, US   When the University of Minnesota’s Master of Financial Mathematics (MFM) programme made its debut in last year’s Risk.net Quant Guide, co-director Laurie Derechin made much of the utility offered by its popular evening classes, for students and faculty alike. Plenty in both groups, Derechin explained, had day jobs, and appreciated the opportunity to study after clocking off. For 2020, the night courses have gained a new appeal: some students on the two-year programme haven’t been able to reach the US because of coronavirus restrictions, with many taking clas...

Risk.net Chicago, Illinois, US Risk.net’s Quant Guide this year with a strong showing, ranking 15 th, thanks to its performance on the key metrics of average employment rate, graduate salaries and popularity among applicants. Chicago’s programme, led by associate professor of mathematics Roger Lee, remains in high demand among prospective students. The school reports receiving 1,358 applications for its latest intake, making it one of the most popular participants in the guide. Of that large number of applicants, 68 ended up enrolling this year. The master’s also reports a strong averag...