Gain an understanding of the mathematical principles behind modern financial markets, and elements of programming and communication in the context of the financial industry.
Advances in fields such as Physics, Engineering, Earth Sciences or Finance are increasingly driven by experts in computational techniques. Notably, people skilled to write code for the most powerful computers in the world and skilled to process the biggest data sets in the world can truly make a difference.
The MSc in Scientific Computing and Data Analysis offers an application-focused course to deliver these skills with three interwoven strands:
Through MISCADA’s FinMath specialisation, students will be introduced to the mathematical principles behind modern financial markets, and elements of programming and communication in the context of the financial industry. Financial mathematics draws on tools from probability theory, statistics, partial differential equations, and scientific computing, and is widely used in investment banks, hedge funds, insurance companies, corporate treasuries, and regulatory agencies to solve such problems as derivative pricing, portfolio selection, and risk management.
The FinMath specialisation has a very strong mathematical flavour and educates students who will later on work within the quantitative divisions of fintech companies. To succeed, you need a very strong mathematical background (BSc in Maths is recommended).
The degree targets an audience with excellent technical skills (in particular mathematics and programming) and makes the students understand how modern scientific computing and data analysis tools work. The course is designed along five core educational aims:
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The course is structured into five elements spanning three terms. In this course:
A UK first or upper second class honours degree (BSc) or equivalent
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