Master of Science [M.Sc] (Mathematical Trading and Finance)
£30,000/Yr
YouÕll study core modules at this Mathematical Trading and Finance course at City, University of London which focus on the theory of finance and different financial assets. You will look at how these assets are priced and used for asset management or risk management purposes.
The second type of core modules cover the mathematical and statistical aspects needed in quantitative finance, including some stochastics. This also includes learning some programming languages, in particular Matlab, but also VBA.Ê Finally, Term three offers you flexibility within your masters; either by writing a dissertation or undertaking a project. You can complete your degree entirely choosing electives.
What will you learn
- You will have learned a good understanding of the technical aspects used in financial
- markets, starting from the financial theory, looking at different financial instruments and showing various applications of the theoretical concepts.
- You will gain a good understanding of stochastics, mathematical finance and econometrics as well as some programming.
- You will also obtain a very good understanding of different financial assets, in particular derivatives, and how they can be used in different context, such as risk management, asset management or structuring.
The MSc Mathematical Trading and Finance will also help you do understand the financial theory used in financial markets with an emphasis on practical applications.
Career opportunitiesThe job opportunities for students from the three quants Masters programmes are very similar. They usually find employment with large investment banks, but also some smaller boutique finance firms, hedge funds or other specialist companies.
Working as an analysis or quantitative analysts, in risk management, on fixed income security desks or in the asset management industry including hedge funds are typical jobs for students from the MSc Mathematical Trading and Finance. Some students also secure positions on trading desks.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | £30000 (GBP 30000) |
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Aviva Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
National Overseas Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 15,400/Yr$15,400 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeNeed-Based | |
Saltire Scholarships | Scholarship per student£ 10,736/Yr$10,736 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
Options Available
Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Tuition Fees |
M.Sc Mathematical Trading and Finance | full time | 1 year | on-campus | £36300 |
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