One example of a financial model included in the course is the Black-Scholes option pricing model, dating from 1973, which is one of the earliest equations developed and used to price options. Implementations of these models, including computer programming, form a key part of the course. The Bachelor Degree in Financial Mathematics (Hons) is offered by?UCD College of Science
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
Graduates with training in Financial Mathematics work in fields as diverse as:
- Quantitative positions in the financial sector
- Risk modeling in banking and insurance
- Computing in business, technology, research and academia
Graduates can also pursue a range of MSc or PhD programmes such as the MSc in Actuarial Science,MSc in Quantitative Finance, or an MSc in Statistics.
International Study Opportunities
Students may apply to study abroad for a semester or year in third year in a range of worldwide universities. Potential universities include:
- University of Texas at Austin, USA
- University of California, USA
- University of Perugia, Italy
- University of Konstanz, Germany
