Financial Modelling & Optimization MSc
Programme at a glance
Starts: mid-September
Lasts: 12 months full-time
You get: Expert training in Financial Mathematics and Optimization with excellent career opportunities or foundation for PhD study
You need: A degree with a significant Mathematics component
Intake: 10-15 students
Funding: A number of partial scholarships will be available to applicants on a competitive basis
Fees for 2012-13: £17,200 UK/EU; £20,000 Overseas
Email: fmomsc@ed.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (131) 650 4885
Welcome!
As the number of places on this programme is limited and the number of applications is high, we advise you to apply early. Places are allocated to suitably qualified persons on a first come first served basis.
The MSc in Financial Modelling and Optimization (FMO) is a powerful blend of core Financial Mathematics theory and Optimization techniques.
The main purposes of the programme are to:
-
provide a flexible syllabus of study
relevant to the needs of employers today in areas such
as the financial sector, energy markets and those that use modern
financial tools and optimization techniques;
-
provide students with a sound knowledge base in the areas of financial
derivative pricing, portfolio optimization and financial risk
management;
- help students develop the high level skills needed for solving current problems which have resulted from the introduction of modern financial instruments. These skills will be acquired through the application of advanced mathematical techniques from areas such as Modern Probability Theory, Applied Statistics, Stochastic Analysis and Optimization.
Why study in Edinburgh?
- The University of Edinburgh is a world class university, with highly prized degrees.
- The Financial Modelling and Optimization MSc is taught by award-winning subject experts from the School of Mathematics, Strathclyde Business School and industrialists.
- Develop the skills necessary to tackle the most demanding challenges facing today's financial and associated sectors.
- Edinburgh is the UK's second financial centre after London and Europe's fourth by equity assets, with critical mass in banking, life assurance and pensions, asset servicing and investment management.
- The City has recently been judged to be the best place to live in the UK. It is the capital of Scotland, a United Nations World Heritage Site, and hosts the world's biggest arts festival.