After you finish thisÊFinancial Mathematics course at City, University of London:- You will have gained a very good understanding of the technical aspects used in financial markets, including wide ranging financial theory and different financial assets.
- You will gain a good understanding of stochastic and mathematical finance and gained some knowledge of econometrics and forecasting. You will also have obtained a good understanding of programming, in particular Matlab.
- From the MSc Financial Mathematics you will also understand how the theory is being applied in the financial industry and what practical issues are.
- In the third term you have three different options how you can complete your MSc, including a project or choosing only electives. Popular electives include Modelling and Data Analysis, Advanced Financial Engineering and Credit Derivatives, Credit Risk Management, Quantitative Risk Management. Introduction to Python.
Career opportunities
The job opportunities for students from the three quants Masters programmes are very similar and students usually find employment with either large investment banks, or smaller specialist companies or financial boutique firms.Ê
Working as a quantitative analysts using stochastic, technical risk management position, pricing fixed income securities and structuring are some of the positions Financial Mathematics students are well qualified for. You will also have the skills to study for a PhD in the area of quantitative finance and financial markets.
