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Financial Modelling and Optimization MSc

Financial Modelling and Optimization MSc

Different course options

Full time | The University of Edinburgh | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Seo (Search Engine Optimisation) Financial Modelling Data Modelling (Computational Mathematics)

Course Summary

This programme gives you a flexible syllabus to suit the demands of employers that use modern financial tools and optimization techniques in areas such as the financial sector and energy markets.We will give you sound knowledge in financial derivative pricing, portfolio optimization and financial risk management.We will also provide you with the skills to solve some of today’s financial problems, which have themselves been caused by modern financial instruments. This expertise includes:modern probability theoryapplied statisticsstochastic analysisoptimization

Modules

To introduce, in a discrete time setting, the basic probabilistic ideas and results needed for the conceptual understanding of the theory of stochastic process and its application to financial derivative pricing.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£32,700

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£38,100

Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in mathematics or a mathematical subject such as statistics, physics or engineering.