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

There are many different kinds of investors in financial markets today – not only major companies, banks and financial institutions, but also private individuals investing in different kinds of securities, either directly or through funds. Recently, trading in financial derivatives and securities such as options, which are linked to other securities, has increased. This has led to an increased demand in the ability to correctly analyse the myriad complex connections and interactions in the market. Several of the methods and models used today are highly mathematically 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 aimed towards students holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Statistics and who wish to specialise in Financial Mathematics. The programme is also an excellent preparation for doctoral studies in Mathematical Statistics.

Coursework contains compulsory courses in financial mathematics and finance (30 credits), as well as an electable minimum of 22.5 credits in Mathematical Statistics and 15 credits in Business/Economy. Remaining 22.5 credits are chosen by the student. The programme concludes with a master’s thesis (30 credits).