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University of Oxford: Mathematical and Computational Finance
Institution | University of Oxford |
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Department | Mathematics |
Web | https://www.ox.ac.uk |
graduate.admissions@admin.ox.ac.uk | |
Telephone | +44 (0)1865 270059 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2023). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas.**
The course provides you with a strong mathematical background with the skills necessary to apply your expertise to the solution of problems. You will develop skills to formulate mathematical problems that are based on the needs of the financial industry. You will carry out relevant mathematical and financial analysis, develop and implement appropriate tools to present and interpret model results.
The course lays the foundation for further research in academia or for a career as a quantitative analyst in a financial or other institution.
You will take four introductory courses in the first week. The introductory courses cover partial differential equations, probability and statistics, financial markets and instruments, and Python.
The first term focuses on compulsory core material, offering 64 hours of lectures and 24 hours of classes, plus one compulsory computing course offering 16 hours of lectures.
**Core courses**
- Stochastic Calculus (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Financial Derivatives (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Numerical Methods (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Statistics and Financial Data Analysis (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
**Computing course**
- Financial computing with C++ I (16 hours of lectures, plus 4 classes of 2 hours each over weeks 1-9)
The second term will be a combination of core material, offering 48 hours of lectures (18 hours of classes) and 48 hours of electives (students will choose four electives).
**Core courses**
- Deep Learning (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Quantitative Risk Management (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Stochastic Control (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Fixed Income (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
**Elective courses**
- Advanced Volatility Modelling (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Advanced Monte Carlo Methods (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Advanced Numerical Methods (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Asset Pricing (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Market Microstructure and Algorithmic Trading (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Decentralised Finance (8 lectures and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
**Computing course**
- Financial computing with C++ II (24 hours of lectures and classes)
The third term is mainly dedicated to a dissertation project which is to be written on a topic chosen in consultation with your supervisor. This may be prepared in conjunction with an industry internship.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas |
Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
Summary
**The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (October/November 2022). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas.**
The course provides you with a strong mathematical background with the skills necessary to apply your expertise to the solution of problems. You will develop skills to formulate mathematical problems that are based on the needs of the financial industry. You will carry out relevant mathematical and financial analysis, develop and implement appropriate tools to present and interpret model results.
**This course is taking part in a continuing pilot programme to improve the selection procedure for graduate applications, in order to ensure that all candidates are evaluated fairly. For this course, the socio-economic data you provide in the application form will be used to contextualise the shortlisting and decision-making processes where it has been provided.**
The course lays the foundation for further research in academia or for a career as a quantitative analyst in a financial or other institution.
You will take four introductory courses in the first week. The introductory courses cover partial differential equations, probability and statistics, financial markets and instruments, and Python.
The first term focuses on compulsory core material, offering 64 hours of lectures and 24 hours of classes, plus one compulsory computing course offering 16 hours of lectures.
**Core courses**
- Stochastic Calculus (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Financial Derivatives (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Numerical Methods (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Statistics and Financial Data Analysis (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
Computing course
- Financial computing with C++ I (16 hours of lectures, plus 4 classes of 2 hours each over weeks 1-9)
The second term will be a combination of core material, offering 48 hours of lectures (18 hours of classes) and 48 hours of electives (students will choose four electives).
**Core courses**
- Deep Learning (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Quantitative Risk Management (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Stochastic Control (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Fixed Income (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
**Elective courses**
- Stochastic Volatility (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Advanced Monte Carlo Methods (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
Advanced Numerical Methods (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Asset Pricing (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Market Microstructure and Algorithmic Trading (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Optimisation (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Decentralised Finance (8 lectures and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
**Computing course**
Financial computing with C++ II (24 hours of lectures and classes)
The third term is mainly dedicated to a dissertation project which is to be written on a topic chosen in consultation with your supervisor. This may be prepared in conjunction with an industry internship.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas |
Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
Summary
**The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (October/November 2021). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas.**
The course provides you with a strong mathematical background with the skills necessary to apply your expertise to the solution of problems. You will develop skills to formulate mathematical problems that are based on the needs of the financial industry. You will carry out relevant mathematical and financial analysis, develop and implement appropriate tools to present and interpret model results.
The course lays the foundation for further research in academia or for a career as a quantitative analyst in a financial or other institution.
You will take four introductory courses in the first week. The introductory courses cover partial differential equations, probability and statistics, financial markets and instruments, and Python.
The first term focuses on compulsory core material, offering 64 hours of lectures and 24 hours of classes, plus one compulsory computing course offering 16 hours of lectures.
Core courses
- Stochastic Calculus (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Financial Derivatives (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Numerical Methods (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Statistics and Financial Data Analysis (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Computing course
Financial computing with C++ I (16 hours of lectures, plus 2 hours of lectures per week over weeks 1-9)
The second term will be a combination of core material, offering 48 hours of lectures (18 hours of classes) and 48 hours of electives (students will choose four electives).
Core courses
- Deep Learning (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Quantitative Risk Management (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Stochastic Control (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Fixed Income (16 lectures, and 4 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Elective courses
- Stochastic Volatility (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Advanced Monte Carlo Methods (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Advanced Numerical Methods (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Asset Pricing (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Market Microstructure and Algorithmic Trading (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Optimisation (8 lectures, and 2 classes of 1.5 hours each)
- Computing course
Financial computing with C++ II (24 hours of lectures and classes)
The third term is mainly dedicated to a dissertation project which is to be written on a topic chosen in consultation with your supervisor. This may be prepared in conjunction with an industry internship.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas |
Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
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