Statistics with Applications to Finance MSc

Duration	12 Months
Level	Masters Program

This course combines in-depth training in mainstream advanced statistical modelling with a specialisation in financial mathematics
Statistics with Applications to Finance MSc is a focused degree programme which enables students to broaden and deepen their understanding of statistics and financial applications
Within each semester students will take three compulsory modules, with some optional modules available to suit their individual needs to broaden their knowledge in statistics
Students will also explore financial investments such as stocks and shares and develop the necessary probabilistic tools to evaluate risks within the market
In semester two students will look at risk assessment in detail, gaining comprehensive knowledge of mathematical and practical approaches to financial risk management
Third semester will be taken up by a dissertation in statistics. This will consist of a three-month research project undertaken in the summer on a topic chosen in conjunction with project supervisors, culminating in a dissertation on that project
Students will cover modules like Discrete Time Finance, Continuous Time Finance, Risk Management, Time Series and Spectral Analysis, Statistical Computing, Dissertation in Statistics, etc.

Class 12th	No specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors	60.0% Applicants must have a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a subject containing a substantial numerate component, at level 2.1 or above (or equivalent) Successful applicants will have strong grades in relevant mathematical modules The department may ask for further detailed module information if these are not clear on the applicant's transcript
Exams	IELTS: 6.5 With no less than 6.0 in each section PTE: 64 With at least 60 in each of the skills
Additional info	Applicants with a 70-75% in English in 12th depending on state board can fulfil English language proficiency Due to competition for places and the volume of applications received, the deadline for international applicants has been brought forward to 13th December 2019 for September 2020 intake

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