The minimum entry requirement will be a 2:1 (or equivalent grade) BSc in Financial Mathematics, Mathematics, Applied and Computational Mathematics, or Statistics, or other quantitative discipline, such as Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics or Finance, provided the degree includes a substantial component in Mathematics or Statistics.
In addition, applicants are expected to have completed undergraduate coursework in basic Mathematics and Statistics, including areas such as calculus, linear algebra, probability, and statistics, to ensure adequate preparation for the programme.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information
http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/
Upon completion of the programme the students will be able to: demonstrate a deep knowledge of quantitative methodologies needed for jobs in investment banks and financial institutions. apply financial mathematical theory and quantitative methodologies to real-world situations. critique and understand the limitations of financial mathematical models, judging the suitability of financial mathematical models and understand industry practice. write and run computer programmes that analyse complicated financial systems and data sets. analyse the reliability of a financial data set. generate new knowledge through research. access library and online resources to develop and understand financial mathematical theory and models. continue to study in a manner that may be largely autonomous. train others in the use of financial mathematical models. Graduates with training in Financial Mathematics can cover upper-level quantitative roles in several sub-sectors such as: Quantitative analysis in financial firms and hedge funds Internship opportunities* are available and the following are industry partners where students were previously placed for a summer work placement: AIB, FINCAD (Zafin Capital Markets Group), Grant Thornton Advisory, Quantitative Risk, Mazars and Murex. *Placements are secured through a competitive process and are not guaranteed. Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
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