Master of Quantitative Finance

Course content is comprised of nine subjects that have been specifically designed for this degree and that are frequently updated to keep pace with industry need. Students engage with the in-depth study of derivative securities, financial market instruments, probability theory, credit risk, market risk, and numerical and computational methods, among others. They also learn to apply their theoretical learning to industry-relevant assignments in areas such as risk management, valuation of financial instruments, hedging of risks and model implementation.

Graduates are highly sought after by leading financial institutions, management consulting companies, energy and mining companies, regulatory bodies, government organisations and other organisations seeking advanced quantitative expertise. They can work as quantitative analysts, risk management analysts, quantitative structurers, quantitative developers, forecasters, traders, investment analysts and financial engineers in organisations of all sizes, from multinationals to boutique firms.