MSc Financial Analytics

The MSc Financial Analytics course at Queen's University Belfast provides a state-of-the-art training in the methods and topics prevalent in modern finance, such as derivatives pricing, risk management, and portfolio management. The course equips students with the quantitative and computational skills needed to pursue a career in finance and investment.Course Content: The course content is designed such that the first semester concentrates on providing a strong base in economic theory and financial products. Furthermore, this is extended in semester two to address quantitative, computing, and statistical aspects of finance. A major part of learning is the dissertation completed over the second semester and during summer.Key Modules: The modules include Foundations for Research in Finance, Financial Derivatives, Computational Finance, Portfolio Investment, and Risk Management in Financial Institutions.Accreditations: The course is not only accredited by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) but also allows students access to Chartered Financial Analysts Institute (CFA) materials, including a scholarship program for their professional exams.Future Careers: With a specialization in financial analytics, graduates are well-prepared for careers in financial institutions such as banks and investment firms, advisory roles in audit firms or indeed roles within the corporate finance function of large corporations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.