MSc Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance: Quantitative Risk Management 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Amsterdam |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Quantitative Risk Management track in the MSc Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance provides an excellent grounding for your career as a risk manager. What makes this 1-year programme unique is that it incorporates all the latest international developments, such as bank regulation and advanced quantitative risk modelling. Also, you will gain insight in all up-to-date techniques and practices to kick-start your career. The Quantitative Risk Management track is one of 2 tracks you can choose from within this Master’s programme.

Help financial institutions deal with risks

How does a financial institution deal with financial uncertainty, liabilities, IT security threats and data-related risks? Risk management is all about identifying, assessing and controlling such threats to an organisation's capital and earnings. Since especially digital developments are moving increasingly fast, the field of risk management keeps bringing you interesting challenges to sink your teeth into.

Program overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Quantitative Risk Management track in the MSc Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance provides an excellent grounding for your career as a risk manager. What makes this 1-year programme unique is that it incorporates all the latest international developments, such as bank regulation and advanced quantitative risk modelling. Also, you will gain insight in all up-to-date techniques and practices to kick-start your career. The Quantitative Risk Management track is one of 2 tracks you can choose from within this Master’s programme.

Help financial institutions deal with risks

How does a financial institution deal with financial uncertainty, liabilities, IT security threats and data-related risks? Risk management is all about identifying, assessing and controlling such threats to an organisation's capital and earnings. Since especially digital developments are moving increasingly fast, the field of risk management keeps bringing you interesting challenges to sink your teeth into.

Admission Requirements

92+
180+
6.5+
You need to have an academic Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a field that ensures a high level of mathematical proficiency (e.g. Mathematics, Physics or Econometrics), particularly in the fields of calculus, linear algebra, statistics and probability.

12 Months
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

2,530 EUR
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International Students

17,270 EUR
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