MSc Finance (Quantitative Finance) (Online) SOAS University of London

Mode of Attendance: Online learning

Our MSc Finance (Quantitative Finance) has been created principally for postgraduates whose work in banks and other financial institutions requires knowledge of statistical (particularly econometric) and quantitative approaches to risk and derivatives.

It is particularly suitable if you have a first degree in engineering, applied science, applied mathematics, economics, or similar subjects, but is also suitable for others with quantitative skills. Students will also become acquainted with the main issues and methods in Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Financial Engineering, and Financial Econometrics. The programme will present Finance as a scientific discipline with a rigorous methodology, but at the same time will describe the way financial markets and institutions actually work in a variety of contexts.

Our teaching offers you exceptional insights into financial institutions and markets in London and other major cities in the world. In addition, we offer specialist knowledge of financial and management systems in the emerging markets of Africa, Asia and the Middle East – something that will set you apart from graduates of other universities that normally focus on the analysis of Europe and the Americas.

You will develop an excellent understanding of key issues shaping international business strategy in a global financial environment.

Why study MSc Finance (Quantitative Finance) at SOAS

Learn from world-class financial experts

• we have the Centre for Global Finance (CGF), a world-leading research centre in finance, which hosts cutting-edge research projects that involve students and a global network of experts in generating innovative solution to real-time challenges

Obtain real-world skills in the global financial hub – London

• you will be equipped with strong quantitative and analytical skills to undertake professional tasks such as financial analysis, risk management, investment appraisal and portfolio allocation
• SOAS is in close proximity to the City of London, a leading financial centre in the world with 75% of the top global companies based in the city, 100% of leading financial institutions represented, and 200 + foreign banks

Structure

You will study six modules: four core modules and two elective modules selected from the lists below.

Core modules

• Econometric Principles and Data Analysis
• Econometric Analysis and Applications
• Financial Econometrics
• Financial Engineering
• Modelling Firms and Markets
• Risk Management: Principles and Applications

Elective modules

• Banking and Capital Markets
• Bank Regulation and Resolution of Banking Crises
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Finance in the Global Market
• International Finance
• Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets
• Microeconomic Principles and Policy
• The International Monetary Fund and Economic Policy
• Research Methods
• Dissertation

Important notice

The information on the programme page reflects the intended programme structure against the given academic session.

Employment

Graduates from the MSc in Finance will be well equipped for a career in corporate finance, treasury, banking, investments, financial analysis, and other finance-related strategic roles in business.

Students who attain a distinction or merit grade will be well-placed to embark on research towards a PhD. The School of Finance and Management maintains close links with employers in the United Kingdom and its focus regions; the Centre for Global Finance has solid international links with multinational firms, governments and multilateral financial institutions.

Our graduates may wish to consider taking up work in a wide range of organisations, including:

• Deloitte
• Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ
• KPMG
• Euro Monitor International
• Santander
• Investec
• HM Treasury
• Western Securities Co. Ltd
• Nomura
• UBS

Graduates may also consider taking up the following roles:

• Financial Analyst
• Investment Banker
• Market Research Executive
• Management Consultant
• Vice-President
• Foreign Exchange Trading Business Manager