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Mathematical Trading and Finance MSc

City, University of London

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Bunhill Row

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    30-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Overview

Who is it for?

Would you like to develop innovative and effective trading strategies in the financial market with the help of advanced mathematical and statistical tools? Join the Mathematical Trading and Finance master’s to understand how to use your excellent applied mathematical skills in the world of finance.

In the MSc Mathematical Trading and Finance, you will focus on the tools used to develop algorithms for optimal investment decisions across various asset classes, and to monitor and assess trading risk in your books.

Consequently, emphasis is given to quantitative structuring and trading, and Machine Learning techniques. You will also acquire a sound knowledge of risk management, key financial securities such as equities, fixed income products and derivatives, asset pricing, and stochastic modelling. Finally, you will master advance programming skills in Python and Matlab.

Career pathways

Our MSc in Mathematical Trading and Finance prepares you for success in the UK and around the world, in finance and related areas, within large investment banks, small specialist financial companies or boutique firms.

Your career path may take you into work as a quantitative, research or equity analyst, in risk management, on fixed income security desks, in the asset management industry including hedge funds, or into investment banking. You will also have the skills to study for a PhD in the area of quantitative finance and financial markets.

You’ll get support on identifying and achieving your goals from our careers team throughout your course, and benefit from our industry links and alumni network.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 31,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

City, University of London

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    City, University of London, Northampton Square, City of London, EC1V 0HB, England

Nearly all degrees offer the opportunity of a work placement, a clinical placement or time studying abroad. Many offer professional accreditation.
A welcoming and diverse community with buddy schemes, student counselling, Students' Union with active student societies, and an award-winning student centre.
Partnerships with more than 100 leading institutions around the world bring exciting opportunities to study abroad and gain international work experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    13th out of 104 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    154 68%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    16th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.02 80%

    38th

    38

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