Quantitative Finance with Data Science MSc

Birkbeck, University of London

This MSc Quantitative Finance with Data Science continues Birkbeck’s long and successful history of addressing in-demand skills in the financial sector. It provides you with a comprehensive curriculum that delivers fundamental quantitative knowledge for financial markets, practical programming skills in Python and R, a solid foundation in statistics and the application of data science tools in a financial context. Why choose this course? This course is ideal if you want to develop your quantitative skills and use them to succeed in a wide range of roles in finance. It offers you in-depth coverage of both market and credit risk management which are especially relevant in today’s recruitment arena. You will benefit from being taught by experts in the fields of economics and international finance and learn alongside committed, enthusiastic students with a diverse range of experiences. What you will learn With an emphasis on practical application, this MSc is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to embark on an exciting career within the modern financial landscape. You will gain in-depth knowledge of data science tools alongside quantitative and statistical techniques and specialist knowledge of financial modelling and risk quantification, including: identifying and managing major sources of risk in financial markets understanding the role of financial derivatives, their use (and misuse) and how they are modelled using Python and R to perform mathematical and statistical investigations using data science tools analysing financial data with a view to detecting trends, forecasting financial variables and building risk models. How you will learn You will be able to choose between full- and part-time study on this course. It has an evening timetable with classes taking place in the evening, so you can balance your studies with other commitments, including work and family. Teaching on this course is via lectures on campus which are also pre-recorded so you can return to them for further investigation. You will also gain valuable opportunities to broaden your knowledge by attending seminars and networking events both inside and outside of Birkbeck.