MScFinancial Engineering and Risk Management

Study location	United Kingdom, Colchester Campus
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A 1st, 2:1 or good 2:2 degree, or equivalent, in finance, economics or business. We also welcome applications from candidates with any science or engineering degree.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 overall (with a minimum component score of 5.5) CAE: C

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. Reference should be written on official letterhead, signed and dated. Please upload it in the Documents section. CV

More information	essex.ac.uk/..tercourse=PG00588&subgroup=1

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Year 1

MSc Finance and Investment: Dissertation
Finance Research Techniques Using Matlab
Research Methods in Finance: Empirical Methods in Finance
Postgraduate Mathematics Preparation
Risk Management
Financial Modelling
Asset Pricing
Derivative Securities
Trading Global Financial Markets (optional)

Career opportunities

Our course provides you with the opportunity to develop a career in financial analysis, management, public administration and accountancy, as well as fostering your entrepreneurial spirit. In 2014, 87% of all of our Masters leavers were in work or further study within six months of graduating.