MSc Computational Finance

The Computational Finance MSc at University College London (UCL) is a tailor-made programme designed to equip students with cutting-edge computational techniques and methods essential for decision-making in the finance industry. Students will gain a robust understanding of fundamental theories of finance coupled with their implementation in financial markets.Course Content: This comprehensive course comprises compulsory modules, optional modules, and a research project. Topics addressed include financial numerical methods, asset pricing, risk management, computational finance, and programming for finance. Students are expected to create a unique synthesis of their learning experiences in an independent research project.Key Modules: The introductory part of the programme is made up of core modules such as Financial Data and Statistics, Quantitative Modelling of Financial Securities, Financial Engineering, and Algorithmic and High-Frequency Trading. The advanced stage options include Advanced Computational Methods, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, and Optimization for Decision Making. Future Careers: Graduates are well-equipped for careers in investment banks, brokerage firms, hedge funds, and financial software companies. There are also opportunities in financial regulation and compliance, risk management, or further academic study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.