Quantitative Finance

The globalisation and digitalisation of today's financial markets have led to increased international competition that requires a growing need for candidates with superior quantitative skills, a sound understanding of the industry, and good knowledge of financial theory. Our Master of Science in Quantitative Finance is designed to meet these needs by training highly motivated students on how to apply advanced quantitative and data science tools to pressing financial problems. The courses will provide you with quantitative and programming skills focusing on numerical analysis, stochastic modelling, and data science. The comparative advantage of this programme is that you will be taught by scholars from one of the top Finance departments in Europe who will train you on how to apply financial theory correctly and responsibly to real-world problems. The programme focuses on certain areas within finance, such as asset and risk management, derivatives pricing, trading and hedging, fixed income, and long-term investing. These areas are crucial for tackling the growing challenges that arise from the sustainability transition, ageing population, and increased uncertainty. Our Master of Science in Quantitative Finance is a cutting-edge programme that will equip successful candidates with special knowledge and skills that are in high demand in the international financial industry. As such, it will prepare you to pursue a career at the world’s top organisations and create value for our modern societies.