Financial engineering is the application of mathematical methods to the solution of problems in finance. It is also known as financial mathematics, mathematical finance, and computational finance. Financial engineering draws on tools from applied mathematics, computer science, statistics, and economic theory.
2016-2017 Academic Calendar. This is a tentative calendar only. Chancellorâs Office. Approval required. Dates are subject to change. Revised 3/01/16. Faculty Affairs, Telephone: (310) 243-3766 1 | Page.
1 January 4: Regular registration ($100 late fee after 5:00 p.m. deadline). 2  January 5: Classes begin; classes end April 20. 3  January 5 - 8 and 11: Drop/Add, at or after assigned start time (11:59 p.m. of last day). 4  January 5 - 8 and 11: Late registration, at or after assigned start time (11:59 p.m. of last day).