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Full time
1 year
SEP-26
MSc - Master of Science
Finance / Accounting (General)
Who is it for?
Would you like to learn about developing innovative and effective trading strategies in the financial market with the help of advanced mathematical and statistical tools? Join the MSc Mathematical Trading and Finance to understand how to apply mathematical and statistical skills in the world of finance to trading activities.
In the MSc Mathematical Trading and Finance, you will learn about tools used to develop algorithms for optimal investment decisions across various asset classes, and to monitor and assess trading risk on your ‘books’.
Emphasis is given to quantitative structuring and trading, as well as Machine Learning techniques and you will learn about stochastics modelling. You will also acquire a sound knowledge of asset management and risk management, learn about key financial securities such as equities, fixed income securities and derivatives. Finally, you will master advance programming skills in Python, Matlab and VBA.
Assessment methods
Course work
Examinations
Presentation
Groupwork
Problem sets
For this course (per year)
£26,500
For this course (per year)
£33,100
A UK upper second-class degree or above, or the equivalent from an overseas institution, in a highly quantitative programme such as computer science, finance, economics, engineering, statistics, or mathematics and physics
Work experience is not a requirement of this course.
Course Syllabus
You may be requested to provide a syllabus of specific modules undertaken during your studies as part of the assessment process. This is not required at the point of submitting an application and will be requested directly by the admissions team only if required as part of the assessment.
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Full time | 1 year | SEP-26
Full time | 1 year | SEP-26
Full time | 1 year | SEP-26
Full time | 1 year | SEP-26
Full time | 1 year | SEP-26