MSc Quantitative Finance

The Quantitative Finance course offered by the University of Strathclyde is a postgraduate taught course designed specifically for individuals who aspire to pursue a career in the financial industry. This 12-month course is full-time and aims to develop financial techniques, quantitative, analytical, and research skills essential for students to excel in the financial sector. Course Content: The course is divided into three segments: compulsory and optional classes, and a substantial independent piece of work, delivered in the form of a dissertation. Students are educated on technical and research skills relevant to the core of quantitative finance such as stochastic calculus, optimization, dynamics of financial markets, and other relevant areas.Key Modules: Some of the key modules included are Quantitative Methods, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Theory & Management, Stochastic Calculation, Empirical Asset Pricing, Advanced Derivatives Pricing, and Risk Management in Commercial Banking.Future Careers: The course prepares students for various roles in investment banks, fund managers, consulting companies, regulatory bodies, etc. Students could work in areas like hedge fund management, trading, financial regulation, economic forecasting, financial engineering, and risk management.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page at Strathclyde Quantitative Finance