Niels Steinhof (G’27) shares how the M.S. in Financial Economics sharpens skills

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Niels Steinhof (G’27) joined Georgetown University’s M.S. in Financial Economics program to build on his undergraduate degree in management and finance from the Technical University of Munich and the University of Toronto, as well as experience in trading and valuation at Deloitte.  To deepen his understanding of the intersection of economics, finance and politics, Niels is focusing his studies on the factors that influence debt capital markets and mergers and acquisitions.

Q: Why did you choose the M.S. in Financial Economics program at Georgetown?

Steinhof: The program is one of the strongest non-Ph.D. graduate degrees in quantitative economics, offering an excellent combination of rigorous economic training and applied financial concepts. The demanding coursework, strong quantitative focus and faculty with significant industry experience create a highly practical learning environment. In addition, the program’s location in Washington, DC, a global center of economic and political decisionmaking, makes connections between economic theory, policy and real-world events especially tangible.

Q: What skills have you developed through the M.S. in Financial Economics courses? 

Steinhof: I have developed strong analytical and quantitative skills through advanced coursework in economics, econometrics and data analysis. The program has also strengthened my understanding of mathematical finance alongside graduate-level microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, enabling me to apply rigorous economic reasoning to financial markets.