Operational Research and Finance

Course Overview

Offered by University of Southampton, the MSc Operational Research and Finance provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and 11th in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026). This programme offers you a firm grounding in operational research and finance in preparation for careers in the financial sectors. You will develop an understanding of how operational research, statistical and optimisation techniques are applied to practical problems and gain many key workplace skills. International tuition fees are £26,200 per year, home/UK fees are £11,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £39,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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