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University of Strathclyde

Applied Statistics in Finance MSc

Name: Applied Statistics in Finance MSc
Price: £10800 GBP

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Full time | John Anderson Campus | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Applied Statistics Finance / Accounting (General) Financial Management

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The MSc Applied Statistics in Finance is a conversion course, designed for candidates from a broad background of disciplines. Students will gain skills in:
• problem solving
• analysis and modelling of financial data
• the use of statistical software for data analysis and reporting

Assessment

The form of assessment varies from class to class. For most classes the assessment involves both coursework and examinations.

Modules

Data Analytics in R - Core

This is a semester 1 module. This class will introduce the R computing environment and enable you to import data and perform statistical tests. The class will then focus on the understanding of the least squares multiple regression model, general linear model, transformations and variable selection procedures.

Experimental Design - Core

Financial Econometrics - Core

Financial Stochastic Processes - Core

Foundations of Probability & Statistics - Core

Multivariate Analysis - Core

Summer research project - Core

Bayesian Spatial Statistics - Optional

Business Analytics - Optional

Effective Statistical Consultancy - Optional

Medical Statistics - Optional

Quantitative Risk Analysis - Optional

Survey Design & Analysis - Optional

Tuition fees

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Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£23,200

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or overseas equivalent, mathematical training to A Level or equivalent standard, prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply, for Australia and Canada, normal degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted.

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The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university which offers a diverse range of postgraduate course options. With over 30,000 students from over 140 countries, it has a vibrant and international learning community. Innovative research is at the heart of everything that they do, with almost 90 % of the university’s research rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research...more

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