Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Tilburg University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

14,900 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

FinanceMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Apply and develop advanced new mathematical or statistical tools to tackle a wide range of financial and actuarial challenges, ranging from price setting to risk management and policy advice. Become a highly qualified specialist in the area of quantitative finance and insurance, a field that uses a large array of sophisticated mathematical and statistical models for various applications concerning risk management in financial institutions.
  • Being fully trained in generic methods for responsible risk management in the financial and insurance sector, gives you a competitive advantage on the job market.
  • Customize your program with many electives.
  • Ideal stepstone to become a fully qualified actuary: after graduation you can obtain several exemptions in the part-time Executive Master in Actuarial Science offered by the Dutch Actuarial Institute.
  • In the first semester of the regular program, you can also apply for the following advanced programs:
* The Extended Master's Program, which adds a half year traineeship  to your regular Master's program. * The QTEM network program, which adds an additional year to the program which you spend at a QTEM partner university and corporate partner.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Apply and develop advanced new mathematical or statistical tools to tackle a wide range of financial and actuarial challenges, ranging from price setting to risk management and policy advice. Become a highly qualified specialist in the area of quantitative finance and insurance, a field that uses a large array of sophisticated mathematical and statistical models for various applications concerning risk management in financial institutions.
  • Being fully trained in generic methods for responsible risk management in the financial and insurance sector, gives you a competitive advantage on the job market.
  • Customize your program with many electives.
  • Ideal stepstone to become a fully qualified actuary: after graduation you can obtain several exemptions in the part-time Executive Master in Actuarial Science offered by the Dutch Actuarial Institute.
  • In the first semester of the regular program, you can also apply for the following advanced programs:
* The Extended Master's Program, which adds a half year traineeship  to your regular Master's program. * The QTEM network program, which adds an additional year to the program which you spend at a QTEM partner university and corporate partner.

Admission Requirements

90+
160+
6.5+
A Bachelor's degree in Econometrics or a similar qualification from a university recognized by the Admissions Committee. A solid academic background in mathematics, statistics, and economics. Some knowledge of quantitative finance is recommended but not mandatory. 

1 Year
Jan
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
14,900 EUR
International
14,900 EUR

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