Universities / University of York
MSc Mathematical Finance (online, part-time) (MSc MF Online)
Distance-learning version of York's Mathematical Finance MSc, delivered in Certificate, Diploma and Dissertation stages with online tutorials and recorded presentations.
What you’ll study
Core
- Mathematical Methods of Finance
- Discrete Time Modelling and Derivative Securities
- Portfolio Theory and Risk Management
- Stochastic Calculus and Black-Scholes Theory
- Mathematical Finance Dissertation
Electives
- Numerical and Computing Techniques in Finance
- Modelling of Bonds, Term Structure and Interest Rate Derivatives
- Credit Risk
Source: york.ac.uk ↗
Before you apply
- Background
- 2:2 or equivalent in Mathematics or a relevant subject; business/finance/economics graduates need at least two years of university maths
- Maths
- university-level mathematics
- English
- e.g. IELTS 6.0, 5.5 per component
- Other
- Some applicants may need online pre-sessional maths course (min 60%)
Source: york.ac.uk ↗
After graduation
- Typical first roles
- Quantitative financial analyst, Credit risk manager, Investment manager, Risk analyst, Financial derivatives trader
Source: york.ac.uk ↗
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