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MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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On this course, you’ll: gain an understanding of the main aspects of risk management in business apply mathematics to financial risk description, analysis and quantification experience Sussex’s strong foundation of interdisciplinary research gain the knowledge and skills to succeed in the fast-paced corporate world. Topics covered include quantitative analysis, regulation, implementation and management structure. You’ll have a choice between practice- and research-oriented study, and can explore further topics including programming or statistics. You’ll learn from established specialists in both the Department of Mathematics and the University of Sussex Business School. On this course, you’ll gain a deep understanding of risk management in business. You’ll apply mathematics to describe, analyse and quantify financial risk. Topics include quantitative analysis, regulation, implementation and management structure. You’ll have the opportunity to explore practice- or research-oriented study, with additional programming or statistics.
You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should have a reasonably high mathematics content, demonstrating knowledge in calculus, probability, and statistics, and ideally some programming. You are suited to this course if your qualification is in mathematics, finance, economics, business, science, engineering, or computing. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
Students living in
Domestic
£14,995 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£14,995 per year
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£14,995 per year
Students from Channel Islands
£24,995 per year
Students from EU
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)
£24,995 per year
Students from International
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - £10 to £15 per week