International Master's in Statistics with Finance

Course Structure

1. Stochastic Processes
2. Time Series Modelling and Simulation
3. Analysis of Variance
4. Practical Multivariate Analysis
5. Advanced English for Academic Study in the Applied Sciences
6. Analysis
7. Linear Algebra
8. Project in Statistics or Probability
9. Regression Models
10. Probability and Inference
11. Portfolio Theory and Asset Pricing Models
12. Mathematics of Financial Derivatives
13. Analysis of Large Data Sets
14. Practical Statistics and Computing
15. Modelling of Time-Dependent Data and Financial Econometrics
16. Project
17. Probability and Classical Inference
18. Advanced Regression Modelling
19. Bayesian Statistics
20. give you the depth of technical appreciation and skills appropriate to Masters\x92 level
21. students in statistics
22. equip you with a comprehensive and systematic understanding of theoretical and
23. practical statistics, and their uses in finance
24. develop your capacity for rigorous reasoning and precise expression
25. develop your capability to formulate and solve problems relevant to statistics
26. develop your appreciation of recent developments in statistics and the links
27. between the theory of statistics and financial modelling (and other areas of application)
28. develop your logical, mathematical approach to solving problems
29. develop your enhanced capacity for independent thought and work
30. ensure you are competent in the use of information technology, and are familiar
31. with computers and relevant software
32. provide you with opportunities to study advanced topics in statistics, engage in research at some level, and develop communication and personal skills
33. provide you with the depth of knowledge of the subject sufficient to enter a career as a professional statistician or appropriate career in quantitative finance
34. provide a deep understanding of the use of statistics in finance and financial econometrics.
35. probability and statistics and the range of principles involved
36. the links between different statistical concepts and methods
37. advanced information technology skills relevant to statisticians
38. a comprehensive range of methods and techniques appropriate to statistics at postgraduate level
39. the role of logical mathematical argument and deductive reasoning
40. an appreciation of particular subject areas to which statistics is applied, particularly finance, and the important role of statistics in those areas
41. an appreciation of the use of statistics in finance and the probabilistic concepts involved.
42. the ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the main body of statistical knowledge
43. the ability to demonstrate skill in calculation and manipulation of data
44. the ability to apply a range of statistical concepts and principles in various challenging contexts
45. the ability for logical argument
46. the ability to demonstrate skill in solving complex statistical problems using appropriate and advanced methods
47. the ability in relevant computer skills and usage
48. the ability to work with relatively little guidance
49. the ability to evaluate research work critically.
50. the ability to demonstrate knowledge of advanced statistical concepts and topics, both explicitly and by applying them to the solution of problems
51. the ability to demonstrate knowledge of statistical modelling techniques commonly applied to finance
52. the ability to abstract the essentials of problems to facilitate statistical analysis and interpretation
53. the ability to present statistical analyses and draw conclusions with clarity and accuracy.
54. problem-solving skills: the ability to work independently to solve problems involving qualitative or quantitative information
55. communication skills, including the capacity to report to others on analyses undertaken
56. computational skills
57. information-retrieval skills involving a range of resources
58. information technology skills including scientific word-processing
59. time-management and organisational skills, as evidenced by the ability to plan and implement efficient and effective modes of working
60. skills needed for continuing professional development.