Master of Quantitative Finance

University of Technology Sydney

Major regulatory changes and the emergence of new types of financial risks mean that skilled quantitative finance professionals are more in demand than ever. The UTS postgraduate Quantitative Finance program is recognised in Australia and overseas as a leading qualification for aspiring and established quantitative finance professionals.Designed by industry experts and leading UTS quantitative finance academics, it combines the theoretical learning, hands-on experience and professional competencies required to perform at the cutting edge of this specialist discipline. Whether students are just starting out or looking to deepen their quantitative expertise, this course will equip them with the knowledge and skills to measure and manage risk in today’s complex financial markets.Course content is comprised of nine subjects that have been specifically designed for this degree and that are frequently updated to keep pace with industry need.Students engage with the in-depth study of derivative securities, financial market instruments, probability theory, credit risk, market risk, and numerical and computational methods, among others. They also learn to apply their theoretical learning to industry-relevant assignments in areas such as risk management, valuation of financial instruments, hedging of risks and model implementation.Graduates are highly sought after by leading financial institutions, management consulting companies, energy and mining companies, regulatory bodies, government organisations and other organisations seeking advanced quantitative expertise.They can work as quantitative analysts, risk management analysts, quantitative structurers, quantitative developers, forecasters, traders, investment analysts and financial engineers in organisations of all sizes, from multinationals to boutique firms.

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