MSc Finance (Quantitative Finance) (Distance Learning)

Program Overview

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The MSc Finance (Quantitative Finance) program equips students with advanced knowledge in statistical and quantitative approaches to risk and derivatives. Delivered through distance learning, the program offers a flexible study schedule and covers core modules in econometrics, financial econometrics, and modeling firms and markets. Graduates are highly sought after in senior research and other positions in banking, fund management, and international organizations.

Program Outline

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Outline:

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MSc Finance (Quantitative Finance)

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Overview:

This program is designed to equip students with specialist knowledge of statistical and quantitative approaches to risk and derivatives. It will provide students with a deeper understanding of financial markets, banks, and their relation to economic performance. The program also covers the ethical considerations and challenges of quantitative finance, providing a well-rounded education in this specialized area.

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Duration:

2 years (Max. 3 years)

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Start of program:

October / January / April / June

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Attendance mode:

Distance learning (part-time)

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Fees:

• Single module: £10,920
• All modules: £32,760

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Course code:

OLTF0017

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Structure:

The program consists of six modules. Students are required to complete four core modules and two elective modules from a list of available options. The core modules are:

• Econometric Analysis and Applications
• Econometric Principles and Data Analysis
• Financial Econometrics
• Modelling Firms and Markets
The elective modules are:
• Bank Regulation and Resolution of Banking Crises
• Banking and Capital Markets
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Dissertation
• Finance in the Global Market
• International Finance
• Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets
• Microeconomic Principles and Policy
• The IMF and Economic Policy
Each module lasts 10 weeks and is typically available in at least two of the year's study sessions. This allows students to plan their studies around their professional, family, and personal commitments.

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Assessment:

Students are assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations. The coursework consists of two assignments per module. The examinations are three hours in duration and are held on a specified date in September/October. The coursework and examinations are weighted 70:30, respectively.

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Teaching:

The program is delivered through a combination of online learning materials, virtual tutorials, and self-study. Students have access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which provides access to all necessary learning resources, including lecture recordings, lecture notes, and past exam papers. Students also have the opportunity to interact with their peers and lecturers through online discussion forums.

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Careers:

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for senior research and other positions in:

• Banking
• Fund management
• Consultancy
• Central banks
• International bodies
The program is respected by employers all over the world, who value graduates’ knowledge and understanding of how the finance sector is tackling the major challenges facing global business. Recent graduates have been hired by leading financial institutions and organizations, including:
• Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UJC
• Citi
• Deloitte
• Ernst & Young
• Euro Monitor International
• Financial Times
• HM Treasury
• Huaxia Bank, China
• International Rescue Committee
• Investec
• JP Morgan, Chase & Co
• KPMG
• Nomura
• Oxfam
• Publicis Media
• Santander
• UBS
• University of Oxford
• Western Securities Co. Ltd
• White & Case LLP
• World Food Programme

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Other:

The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a challenging and rewarding career in quantitative finance. The program also provides students with the opportunity to develop their critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be well-prepared to make a significant contribution to the field of quantitative finance.

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Tuition fees 2022/23 MSc Single module £10,920 £1,820 Fees are inclusive of all required resources. Fees may increase each year, therefore may be higher in subsequent years of study. Pay as you learn Our distance learning programmes can be paid in full at the time of enrolment or on a pay as you learn basis. Postgraduate loans If you have been a resident in England for 3 years you may be eligible. See postgraduate funding and finance for more information. Look through the postgraduate scholarships available. Alternatively, we recommend students approach their local British Council, British High Commission or British Embassy, for information on local funding. Dependent on nationality, employment circumstances and other factors, funding and sponsorship sources can include: United Nations (UNESCO, FAO, UNDP, UNEP etc); Bilateral Aid Agencies (SIDA, GTZ, etc), European Union; British Council; UK Department for International Development / Foreign & Commonwealth Office; NGOs; Educational and other charitable trusts.