Master of Financial Mathematics 20 months Postgraduate Program By The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) |Top Universities
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Program Duration

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Main Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Modern finance heavily relies on mathematical modelling, for instance managing investment portfolios, financial planning, pricing of financial products, or analysing business risk. The UNSW Master of Financial Mathematics program offers high-level training in principles of modern finance and its mathematical foundations, stochastic analysis, risk assessment, and relevant computational techniques.

Program overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Modern finance heavily relies on mathematical modelling, for instance managing investment portfolios, financial planning, pricing of financial products, or analysing business risk. The UNSW Master of Financial Mathematics program offers high-level training in principles of modern finance and its mathematical foundations, stochastic analysis, risk assessment, and relevant computational techniques.

Admission Requirements

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For entry into this degree, you must have both:

  • Bachelor of Mathematics or Bachelor of Science degree with a major in mathematics and statistics
  • sufficient mathematical and/or statistical background, as indicated by a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65 or above in level III mathematics and/or statistics university courses.
In addition, you must have permission of the Head of School or Nominee to be admitted into the program.

Advanced standing

Honours graduates in mathematics or statistics from UNSW (or equivalent) may receive advanced standing of up to a maximum of 24 units of credit. This means you can complete the program with a further 48 units of credit (one year of full-time study).

Students with a Graduate Diploma in Mathematics and Statistics from UNSW with a weighted average mark of 70 or more may receive advanced standing of up to a maximum of 48 units of credit. This means you can complete the program with a further 24 units of credit (0.5 year of full-time study).

The specific advanced standing to be awarded will be determined at the time of admission and will be based on your background and previous study.

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