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Financial and Computational Mathematics MSc

Financial and Computational Mathematics MSc

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Financial Management / Accounting Computational Mathematics / Cybernetics

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

The course teaches advanced financial mathematics combined with computational techniques. You'll learn mathematical techniques and skills that are used across the financial sector to quantify and hedge risk. Practical experience of using computational and statistical software will develop your skills in mathematical modelling.

This MSc at Nottingham can provide many career opportunities in sectors including:

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  • investment and commercial banking
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  • quantitative and actuarial analysis
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  • hedge fund management
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  • research in academia and industry

Course structure

The programme includes teaching expertise from the

  • School of Mathematical Sciences
  • and the
  • School of Economics
  • . You will study core modules including:

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    • Financial Mathematics
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    • Computational Applied Mathematics,
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    • Scientific Computing and C++

    Choose optional modules such as Statistical Machine Learning or Economics of Corporate Finance to suit your interests. Expert teaching staff will support you and guide you through your written dissertation.

    A highlight of the course is our partnerships with leading industry and academic experts. The panel includes individuals from Credit Suisse, Oxford University and other organisations, to ensure the degree remains relevant and up to date with changes in quantitative finance.

    Representatives from companies such as Bloomberg, Capital One, HSBC and PwC also provide guest lectures during the year.

    Careers

    Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

    Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Modules

    In this module you will cover three major topics: continuous time modelling for equity derivatives pricing, pricing interest rate derivatives and credit risk modelling. These will be underpinned by the theory of stochastic processes and stochastic differential equations.; You will gain experience of a topic of considerable contemporary importance, both in research and in terms of how it is applied. You will undertake a group project which will involve independent reading, computer simulations and a written report.

    Tuition fees

    UK fees
    Course fees for UK students

    For this course (per year)

    £14,700

    International fees
    Course fees for EU and international students

    For this course (per year)

    £28,600

    Entry requirements

    2:1 in mathematics, physics or engineering

    University information

    The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education. It ranks in the top 20 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2024). It is also a research-intensive university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, making it a superb place to study for a postgraduate qualification. In addition to being one of the world’s top 100...more

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