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Mathematical Finance

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MSc in Mathematical Finance (part-time)

Course Code | 000172

The MSc is aimed at students with a strong mathematical background, and with either several years’ professional work experience in a financial institution, or to those embarking upon such a career. Students are educated in state-of-the-art mathematical finance and develop high level mathematical and computational skills whilst retaining a strong industry focus. 

The MSc is structured for those in full-time employment, including those not resident in the UK. It is delivered in a series of week-long intensive modules by a panel of tutors comprising both University academic staff and industrial practitioners. Modules cover the most important technical and quantitative aspects of finance in regular use in financial institutions, from fundamental concepts through to the latest developments in areas such as risk management.

How to Apply

For application deadlines for the MSc in Mathematical Finance, please see the Mathematical Institute website.

Please note that the MSc in Mathematical Finance starts in January rather than October. 

The standard set of materials you should send with any application to a taught course comprises:

In addition to the standard documents above, applicants to MSc in Mathematical Finance must also submit the results of a Maths Admissions Exercise. For full details and to download the Admissions Exercise, please see the Mathematical Institute website.

Please follow the detailed instructions in the Application Guide, and consult the Mathematical Institute website for any additional guidance.

Academic resources

The Mathematical Institute provides wireless connection with associated software; Matlab issued to all students via OU site licence; a virtual learning environment.

Course book collection supplemented by University libraries and Mathematics Library (including e-journals).

Graduate destinations

Most students are already in full-time employment in a financial institution, and frequently move into a more quantitative role during or on completion of the programme.

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Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or to have achieved a first-class or an upper second class undergraduate degree or equivalent in Mathematicsor a related discipline

 

Successful candidates will either have several years’ professional work experience in a financial institution or similar environment or have a clear and demonstrable understanding of the benefits of the course for future employment prospects in the financial sector

 

Applicants should usually also have experience with a programming language, preferably Matlab or C++

 

Selection criteria

Selection criteria on the Mathematics website External link


English language requirements

Higher level


Number of applicants
2012/13

31


Number of places available
2013/14

30


Statement of Provision

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