Financial Mathematics
London School of Economics and Political ScienceProgram Overview
The Financial Mathematics at London School of Economics and Political Science is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 10 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Financial Mathematics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 10 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 26,448 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 25,944 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Financial Mathematics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Mathematics of the Black and Scholes Theory
- The Foundations of Interest Rate and Credit Risk Theory
- Stochastic Processes
- Fixed Income Markets
- Computational Methods in Finance
- Game Theory I
- Probability and Measure
- Stochastic Analysis
- Preferences, Optimal Portfolio Choice, and Equilibrium
- Quantifying Risk Modelling and Alternative Markets
- Stochastics for Derivatives Modelling
- Recent Developments in Finance and Insurance
- Introduction to Markov Processes and Their Applications
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum entry requirement: 2:1 degree or equivalent in mathematics or another mathematics-based subject
Documents Required:
- Application form
- Application assessment fee
- Two academic references
- Transcripts/mark sheets and proof of existing qualifications
- Personal statement
- CV
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test and Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 26,448 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 25,944 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 26,448 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 25,944 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact London School of Economics and Political Science directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About London School of Economics and Political Science
London School of Economics and Political Science
London, United Kingdom
public university in London, United Kingdom
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 10 months
