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The University of Edinburgh: Financial Modelling and Optimization
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Mathematics |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This programme gives you a flexible syllabus to suit the demands of employers that use modern financial tools and optimization techniques in areas such as the financial sector and energy markets.
We will give you sound knowledge in financial derivative pricing, portfolio optimization and financial risk management.
We will also provide you with the skills to solve some of today’s financial problems, which have themselves been caused by modern financial instruments. This expertise includes:
* modern probability theory
* applied statistics
* stochastic analysis
* optimization
**Links with Industry**
The School of Mathematics has connections with a wide number of industrial partners, organisations, charities and government departments. As an MSc student in the School, you will have opportunities to engage with these external organisations through regular employability events, careers workshops, and our annual analytics challenge (whose recent partners have included Edinburgh Airport and the Data and Marketing Association). There is also the opportunity to undertake a dissertation project with an external partner.
Recent partners for industry-based dissertations in the Financial Modelling and Optimization MSc include:
* Moody's Analytics
* Barclays
* Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs – European Commission (ECFIN)
* Predictiva
* Vega Protocol
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
This programme gives you a flexible syllabus to suit the demands of employers that use modern financial tools and optimization techniques in areas such as the financial sector and energy markets.
We will give you sound knowledge in financial derivative pricing, portfolio optimization and financial risk management.
We will also provide you with the skills to solve some of today’s financial problems, which have themselves been caused by modern financial instruments. This expertise includes:
* modern probability theory
* applied statistics
* stochastic analysis
* optimization
**Links with Industry**
The School of Mathematics has connections with a wide number of industrial partners, organisations, charities and government departments. As an MSc student in the School, you will have opportunities to engage with these external organisations through regular employability events, careers workshops, and our annual analytics challenge (whose recent partners have included Edinburgh Airport and the Data and Marketing Association). There is also the opportunity to undertake a dissertation project with an external partner.
Recent partners for industry-based dissertations in the Financial Modelling and Optimization MSc include:
* Moody's Analytics
* Barclays
* Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs – European Commission (ECFIN)
* Predictiva
* Vega Protocol
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
This programme gives you a flexible syllabus to suit the demands of employers that use modern financial tools and optimization techniques in areas such as the financial sector and energy markets.
We will give you sound knowledge in financial derivative pricing, portfolio optimization and financial risk management.
We will also provide you with the skills to solve some of today’s financial problems, which have themselves been caused by modern financial instruments. This expertise includes:
- modern probability theory
- applied statistics
- stochastic analysis
- optimization
**Links with Industry**
The School of Mathematics has connections with a wide number of industrial partners, organisations, charities and government departments. As an MSc student in the School, you will have opportunities to engage with these external organisations through regular employability events, careers workshops, and our annual analytics challenge (whose recent partners have included Edinburgh Airport and the Data and Marketing Association). There is also the opportunity to undertake a dissertation project with an external partner.
Recent partners for industry-based dissertations in the Financial Modelling and Optimization MSc include:
- Moody’s Analytics
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Bank of England
- Hymans Robertson
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
This programme gives you a flexible syllabus to suit the demands of employers that use modern financial tools and optimization techniques in areas such as the financial sector and energy markets.
We will give you sound knowledge in financial derivative pricing, portfolio optimization and financial risk management.
We will also provide you with the skills to solve some of today’s financial problems, which have themselves been caused by modern financial instruments. This expertise includes:
- modern probability theory
- applied statistics
- stochastic analysis
- optimization
**Links with Industry**
The School of Mathematics has connections with a wide number of industrial partners, organisations, charities and government departments. As an MSc student in the School, you will have opportunities to engage with these external organisations through regular employability events, careers workshops, and our annual analytics challenge (whose recent partners have included Edinburgh Airport and the Data and Marketing Association). There is also the opportunity to undertake a dissertation project with an external partner.
Recent partners for industry-based dissertations in the Financial Modelling and Optimization MSc include:
- Moody’s Analytics
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Bank of England
- Hymans Robertson
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
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