University of Pretoria - Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
MSc Financial Engineering
Pretoria, South Africa
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The MSc Financial Engineering program focuses on applying quantitative methods to solve complex financial problems. It equips students with skills in programming, data analysis, and financial modeling over the course of 12 months. The curriculum covers various topics, including risk management and portfolio optimization, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue diverse career paths, including roles as financial engineers, quantitative analysts, risk managers, and data scientists in financial institutions, consultancies, and tech firms. This program prepares students for dynamic positions requiring a blend of finance and technical expertise.
Introduction
The candidate must complete a dissertation in one of the fields of Financial Engineering in which research is actively being done in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Final year
Core modules
- Dissertation: Financial Engineering 894
Program Outcome
Credits: 180