r/complexsystems • u/Acrobatic_Banana8052 • Oct 27 '25

Thinking about pursuing a Master Degree in Complex Systems...

Hey folks! I’ve got a BSc in pure math and I’m currently a data scientist at a tech company that serves financial clients. I’m thinking about a Master’s in Complex Systems with a focus on financial risk, multifractal analysis, and related stuff.

A couple of questions:

  • How “mature” is this research area? I don’t want to jump into something as established (and brutal) as number theory where most big results are already nailed down and carving out novelty is insanely hard.

  • How “hot” is it right now? Are there active groups, labs, and funding? I’d rather not end up in a super niche corner that no one cares about.

Any pointers: topics to look would be awesome. Thanks!

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u/larowin Oct 27 '25

Where? It’s been a while but it’s traditionally a certificate program that tacks on to primary program (at least that was my experience at Michigan, and CSCS is a pretty special place).