Financial mathematics builds on the application of advanced concepts in modern probability theory to enable market professionals to tackle and systematically resolve a huge range of issues in the areas of pricing, hedging, risk management, and market regulation.
On this course students will put theory into practice by developing their numerical and computational skills to implement financial models. These are the skills students will need to work for a financial institution.
The course has an emphasis on:
The course will give students a balanced mixture of advanced mathematics (including modern probability theory and stochastic calculus), modern finance theory (including models for derivatives, interest rates, foreign exchange, equities, commodities, and credit), and computational technique (GPU-based high-performance computing)
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Business & Management |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 21470 |
| Campus | Main |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 77 |
| PTE | 59 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 70%
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