Financial Data Science MSc

**Why choose this course**<br/>Data science has become essential in managing many day-to-day aspects of financial markets over the past two decades. Using data sets, banks and financial institutions can unravel all kinds of facts, trends, anomalies and patterns – but only with the right technical skills and understanding. Our cutting-edge course combines artificial intelligence (AI), data science, financial modelling and economic theory, and grounds you in the latest thinking in this area.<br/><br/>Taught by expert staff and supported by industrial advisers from financial City institutions, and studying in Guildford – within easy reach of London’s financial hub – the course will greatly enhance your employability in financial and related areas.<br/><br/>**What you will study**<br/>Our Financial Data Science MSc is a comprehensive course which covers the fundamentals of financial markets, modelling, and applying AI for market analysis.<br/><br/>You’ll learn how to implement cutting-edge data science methods and develop a solid understanding of the mathematical foundations of machine learning tools. You’ll also dive into the dynamics of financial markets – exploring asset pricing, risk management and portfolio theory. You will master advanced modelling techniques and quantitative methods to analyse real-world financial data, and you’ll discover the transformative power of AI and machine learning in deciphering market behaviours and making data-driven predictions. Through practical hands-on exercises and projects, you’ll gain the skills to apply these techniques effectively, enabling you to excel in this evolving and exciting field.<br/><br/>The MSc benefits from the wide range of mathematics research at Surrey. These inform the taught modules you will study and the topic of your extended research project.