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Computational Mathematical Finance MSc

The University of Edinburgh

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MSc in Computational Mathematical Finance (CMF) is a dynamic new programme with the aim to deliver high quality training in the theory of Mathematical Finance with strong emphasis on computational methods. Currently graduates in this field are expected to have a working knowledge of advanced computational finance (including construction of algorithms and programming skills) as well as a sound knowledge of the theory of Probability and Stochastic Analysis. These are the core theories needed in the modern valuation of complex financial instruments. This MSc programme delivers: a flexible programme of study relevant to the needs of employers such as: top investment banks, hedge funds and asset management firms a solid knowledge in financial derivative pricing, risk management and portfolio management the transferable computational skills required by the modern quantitative finance world Links with Industry The School of Mathematics has connections with a wide number of industrial partners, organisations, charities and government departments. As an MSc student in the School you will have opportunities to engage with these external organisations through regular employability events, careers workshops, and our annual analytics challenge (whose recent partners have included Edinburgh Airport and the Data and Marketing Association). There is also the opportunity to undertake a dissertation project with an external partner. Recent partners for industry-based dissertations in the Computational Mathematical Finance MSc include: Moody’s Analytics Barclays Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs – European Commission (ECFIN) Predictiva Vega Protocol

Tuition fees

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£ 40,300per year

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    19th out of 102 13

    15th out of 65 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 233
    186 80%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    15th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.92 73%

    94th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 244
    211 87%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    17th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.87 72%

    59th

    6

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