Master of Arts [M.A] (Financial Mathematics)
Field of Study:
A$42,992/Yr
- The University of Queensland offers a Master of Science in Financial Mathematics for a duration of 1.5 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- UQ’s Master of Financial Mathematics is designed to equip students with sophisticated mathematical and computational techniques to measure and manage risk in the financial marketplace.
- The sample courses of the program include:
- Finance
- Financial Mathematics
- Financial Calculus
- Computation in Financial Mathematics
- The full-time program offers students a practical and flexible curriculum that students can tailor to their interests and career goals through a range of elective courses.
- The courses include Computation in Financial Mathematics, Financial Calculus, Machine Learning, Financial Risk Management, and Econometrics of Financial Markets.
- Students will benefit from UQ’s strong connections with industry and government and experience the financial markets first-hand with an industry placement.
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Important Dates
The closing date of Semester 1 for this program is November 30.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | A$42992 (AUD 42992) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing (On-Campus) | A$21360 (AUD 21360) |
Housing (Off-Campus) | A$14568 (AUD 14568) |
Total Cost | A$35928 (AUD 35928) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | A$41040 (AUD 41040) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a Bachelor of Mathematics or Bachelor's degree majoring in mathematics from a recognized university.
- A GPA of at least 5.5 on a 7 point scale is required to be eligible for this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
- Students must hold a GPA of 4 (60%) on a 7 point scale.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
5.5 / 7
Minimum gpa
GPA
Submission of GRE scores is required for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (300+) for a better chance of admission.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements or awards, publications, relevant work, or volunteer experience.
- UQ Online Applications: Students have to fill online applications to take admission.
- Academic Transcripts: Students have to provide full academic transcripts that contain student’s unit results.
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): It is an official document issued to international students by universities in Australia. It confirms that students have accepted a place in a course, and have paid tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover premium (OSHC).
- Evidence of work experience: It includes details of management experience in the form of a CV.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of student’s strengths and any work experience and/or education that they have.
- Supplementary documents: Students may be required to provide additional information with the application, depending on which University course they choose.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English languages proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other recognized English test results.
Career and Placement after Course
The career opportunities for the students are:
- Investment banker
- Retail banker
- Market risk manager
- Data scientist
- Financial planning manager
- Stockbroker
- Financial product developer
- Credit risk analyst
- Business intelligence manager
- Funds manager
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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UQ India Global Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
UQ Economics India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Science International Scholarship- University of Queensland | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentA$ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
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