Program Overview
The Mathematical Finance at University of Birmingham is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 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 Mathematical Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 17,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 17,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mathematical Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Econometrics with Financial Applications
- Introduction to Quantitative Finance
- C++ for Finance
- Risk Analytics
- Computational Methods and Frontiers
- International Banking and Finance
- Macroeconomics
- Nonlinear Programming I
- Topics in Money and Banking
- Integer Programming
- Alternative formulations
- Game Theory
- Conic Optimization
- Econometrics with Financial Applications
- Non-Linear Programming
- Combinatorial Optimisation
- Heuristic Optimisation
- Experimental and Behavioural Economics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A good Honours first degree (or overseas equivalent) in Mathematics or a related numerate subject such as Physics or Engineering, or an appropriate Joint Honours degree in industrial mathematics.
Good students whose undergraduate degree did not prepare them sufficiently for the MSc mathematics, may wish to consider the School of Mathematics\xc2\xa0Pre-Masters Certificate in Mathematics.\xc2\xa0Students attaining an average of at least 60% qualify for the MSc in the \xc2\xa0following year; those attaining 64% or higher qualify for a 20% fee discount on the MSc.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 17,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 17,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months