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Master of Science [M.Sc] [Operational Research, Applied Statistics, and Financial Risk] From Cardiff University

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Master of Science [M.Sc] (Operational Research, Applied Statistics, and Financial Risk)

STEM Course

1 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Mathematics,

Statistics

£29,678/Yr

£29,678 /Yr

Master of Science in Operational Research, Applied Statistics, and Financial Risk at Cardiff University is a 1-year program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
This course will give students the opportunity to study risk models in greater depth about the models that are used in financial markets.
The skills students will develop are highly transferable for use within industry, business, and the public sector.
The student-faculty ratio of the students is 40:1.
This 1-year course includes a 3 month period working with a company on a real problem.
Students will take 110 credits of core modules and 10 credits of optional modules in the taught component of the program. This is followed by a 60 credit summer project.
The methods of teaching are a mixture of lectures, seminars, computer workshops, and tutorials.
Students are assessed by the written examinations at the end of every semester.
The School of Mathematics has excellent links with a number of organizations that employ Operational Researchers, Statisticians, and Financial / Risk Modellers.
This school also provides an innovative and stimulating environment for both studying and researching in the mathematical sciences.

Important Dates

University allocates places on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are recommended to apply as early as possible.

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	£29678 (GBP 29678)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	£12260 (GBP 12260)
Food	£3199 (GBP 3199)
Compulsory Fees	£1268 (GBP 1268)
Total Cost	£16727 (GBP 16727)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants will have a minimum of a 2:2 degree from a recognized university in a numerate subject such as Mathematics, Science, or Engineering.
Students must be qualified in IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students will need successful completion of a relevant bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, with grades of approximately 55%-60% to qualify for the postgraduate courses.
Some schools will also require the successful completion of a relevant master's program from a recognized institution.
The Indian Standard XII English qualification from the following examination boards are accepted with a minimum score of 70%:
- Andhra Pradesh/Telangana Board of Intermediate Education
- Central/Goa Board of Secondary Education
- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, ICSE / ISC
- Government of Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Examination
- Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education
- Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal
- Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
- Gujarat/Punjab/ Rajasthan/Bihar/Meghalaya Board of School Education
- Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh
- National Institute of Open Schooling.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

302 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

Required Document List

The Documents required are:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Personal Statement - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying in a minimum of 250 words.
English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.

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Career and Placement after Course

This program prepares you for a career in areas such as:

Operational Research
Management Science
Statistics
Risk Analysis
Financial Modelling
Actuarial Risk and Credit Scoring
Management Consultancy
Business Analytics
Supply Chain Management
Government Operational Research /Statistics.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Cardiff Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship	Scholarship per student£ 2,485/Yr$2,485	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship	Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Monica Cole Research Grant	Scholarship per student£ 1,291/Yr$1,291	Level Of StudyApprenticeship	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
1st Formations Business Scholarship	Scholarship per student£ 800/Yr$800	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details