MASTER OF ARTS [M.A] FINANCIAL MODELLING AND OPTIMIZATION
- Country United Kingdom
- Course Duration 1 YEAR
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification ENGLISH
- Program Level Post-Graduate
- Education Required Graduate
- Admission intake Mar 31
- Minimum GPA 3
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| USD 61 | USD 41,191 |
Program Description
Program Description
- MA in Financial Modelling and Optimization at the University of Edinburgh is offered a program for a duration of 1 year.
- The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 20th in the 2020 QS World University Rankings.
- This course is offered on a full-time basis.
- In this program, it gives 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.
- Also provide students with the skills to solve some of today’s financial problems, which have themselves been caused by modern financial instruments.
- This program involves two taught semesters of compulsory and optional courses, followed by a dissertation project.
- Successful performance in these courses allows students to start work on a three-month dissertation project worth 60 credits.
- At the end of this program students will have:
- developed personal communications skills, initiative, and professionalism within a mathematical context.
- developed transferable skills that maximize their prospects for future employment, including writing, oral presentation, team-working, numerical and logical problem-solving, planning, and time-management.
- improved their ability to convey ideas in an articulate fashion, to build upon previous mathematical training, and further develop logic and deductive skills.
- mastered standard and advanced mathematical tools used to solve applied problems relevant to the mathematical finance industry.
- developed quantitative and computational skills for the proficient fulfillment of tasks in the financial sector.
Other Requirements
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Applicants have a UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in mathematics or a mathematical subject such as statistics, physics, or engineering.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a B.Sc (General) degree from a recognized institution.
Extra Notes
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of your experience and skills.
- English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.
- Exam scores like GMAT, GRE are to be submitted.
