MSc Financial Mathematics

The MSc Financial Mathematics course offered by Middlesex University is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in the financial sector. This course provides a rigorous and comprehensive training in aspects of financial mathematics, focusing mainly on the financial theories and quantitative methodologies needed in the finance industry.Course Content: The curriculum covers a range of topics including financial econometrics, financial derivations, option pricing, stochastic calculus, and computational methods. It also includes risk management using derivatives and pricing and hedging derivatives. The course integrates mathematical theory with practical applications to better prepare students for the finance industry.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course are Quantitative Methods for Finance, Derivative Markets, Financial Derivatives, Risk Management, and Financial Modelling Using C++. The course also includes a dissertation section in the third term where students will undertake supervised, independent research on a topic of their choice related to financial mathematics.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), which meets the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation when followed by subsequent training and experience in employment.Future Careers: After graduation, students have gone on to work as financial analysts, portfolio managers, risk managers, hedge fund analysts, traders, and research analysts in financial institutions. Some graduates have also pursued careers in academia or continued with further studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.