Master's Programme in Financial Mathematics and Finance, 120 ECTS

There are many different kinds of investors on the financial market today, not only big companies, banks and financial institutions but also private persons investing in different kinds of securities directly or through funds. Recently, trade with financial derivatives; securities, e.g. options, that are connected to other securities, e.g. stock, has increased. This has lead to an increased demand in the ability to correctly analyze all the complex connections and questions on the market. Several of the methods and models used today are mathematically very advanced, thereby creating a strong need for competent mathematicians with knowledge about financial markets. The Master’s programme in Financial Mathematics and Finance is a two-year programme that turns towards those that have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics and want to specialize in Financial Mathematics. The programme is also an excellent preparation for graduate studies in Mathematical Statistics. One course in mathematical economy of 7.5 credits, one course in financial mathematics of 7.5 credits and two courses in finance of 15 credits are mandatory. The other courses are elective in mathematics, mathematical statistics, business and economy. The programme ends with a diploma work of 30 credits which leads to a Master’s Degree. The programme will be given in English. More information can be obtained from the Student’s Counsellor in Mathematical Statistics.