MSc Computational Finance

The Computational Finance MSc at Royal Holloway University allows students to develop the computer-based tools needed to use quantitative methods in the finance industry. This course integrates generic and specialist components of complexity, computing, and financial insight into mainstream financial markets and corporate financial management.Course Content: The Computational Finance program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary in the intersecting fields of finance and computer science. In the first part of this course, students are introduced to key financial concepts, mathematical economics, and quantitative skills. The second part of the course allows students to apply these concepts in analysis, modelling, and prediction of financial markets. Key Modules: Key modules of the course include Fundamentals of Financial Markets, Financial Econometrics, Computational & Quantitative Finance, Algorithms and their Applications, Financial Risk Analysis, Internet Algorithms & Data Structures, Operations Research, and Project.Accreditations: The MSc in Computational Finance at Royal Holloway, University of London is accredited by the British Computer Society.Future Careers: The course gives students the opportunity to gain skills to pursue roles in areas of complex financial software, portfolio management, risk analysis, and positions among finance and investment management companies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.