Financial Modelling and Optimization MSc
Course Overview - Financial Modelling and Optimization MSc
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...
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.<br/><br/>We will give you sound knowledge in financial derivative pricing, portfolio optimization and financial risk management.<br/><br/>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:<br/><br/><br/>- modern probability theory<br/><br/><br/>- applied statistics<br/><br/><br/>- stochastic analysis<br/><br/><br/>- optimization<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
Varied
Application deadline
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Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Unknown
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