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Masters (MSc) in Quantitative Finance

Gain a thorough understanding of the quantitative methods needed for financial decision making.

This Master's in Quantitative Finance enables you to learn how to design new financial products and gain advanced knowledge of the main theoretical and applied quantitative finance concepts. There is an international and multicultural perspective with a focus on current issues.

Alliance MBS is ranked 19th in the world for Accounting and Finance research according to the 2023 QS World Rankings, and the course is linked to The Manchester Accounting and Finance Group – one of the leading accounting and finance units in Europe.

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MSc Quantitative Finance / Careers

Year of entry: 2024

Career opportunities

This course provides ideal preparation for a career in the finance industry specialising in designing and trading financial instruments. These financial engineers are expected to be proficient in computer programming and strong in financial mathematics. They have to be at ease with complex derivatives and creative enough to find solutions for pricing and hedging. The course also provides research skills for those who wish to pursue an academic career by studying at doctoral level.

Recent recruiters

Armacell, Bank of Thailand, Barclays Capital, Bloomberg, China Merchants Bank, CIBC World Markets, Citigroup, Hewitt Associates, KPMG, Matrix, MFC Fund and Schlumberger.

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