MSc Mathematical Finance

The Mathematical Finance MSc at the University of Birmingham is a one-year full-time programme that equips students with the skills and knowledge essential to pursue a career in the mathematical finance area. It combines a rigorous academic curriculum with practical applications of the financial models. Course Content: The course provides a thorough grounding in the major areas of mathematical finance. Students will have an in-depth understanding of the mathematical theory that underlies modern finance, the main areas of quantitative finance, including mathematical statistics, derivative pricing research, and financial risk management. A strong emphasis is placed on developing computational skills needed in finance. Key Modules: The key modules in this programme include Principles of Finance, Mathematical Finance, Stochastic Calculus for Finance, Financial Derivatives, Financial Risk Management, Programming for Quantitative Finance, and Quantitative Risk Management.Accreditations: The Mathematical Finance MSc is not accredited by a professional body.Future Careers: The Mathematical Finance MSc prepares students for careers in various sectors including finance, banking, the stock exchange, insurance companies, and research or teaching in the financial math area. It equips students for further study towards the PhD level in Maths, Finance, or a related field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.