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Operational Research and Finance (MSc)

University of Southampton

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 40 and 7th in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023). This programme offers you a firm grounding in operational research and finance in preparation for careers in the financial sectors. You’ll develop an understanding of how operational research, statistical and optimisation techniques are applied to practical problems and gain many key workplace skills. The summer project is a highlight and most involve working with an external organisation, with typical project sponsors including companies, charities and public services. The breadth of experience offers an exciting and rewarding career in many financial organisations, enabling many Operational Research workers to progress to a career in general management. Moreover, the nature of the work brings an Operational Research and Finance graduate into early contact with senior management, and career advancement is typically rapid.

To include examinations, presentations, coursework assignments and a final dissertation.

Tuition fees

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£ 24,200per year

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

University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, England

Southampton is proud of its inclusive global community and welcomes students from over 130 countries.
As a truly global university, Southampton has many opportunities for students to develop intercultural skills through its wide variety of clubs and societies.
Specialist careers support and paid year in employment and internship opportunities prepare international students for their future.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    17th out of 104 5

    17th out of 70 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    147 65%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    32nd

    11
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.06 81%

    35th

    31
  • Entry standards

    / Max 238
    166 71%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    29th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.89 78%

    37th

    3

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