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Engineering with Finance – (M.Sc.)
University of Kent, Canterbury Campus
Engineering and Digital Arts
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,256 - ≈ € 13,116 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Canterbury / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Kent, Canterbury Campus
The new MSc in Engineering with Finance has been designed for engineering and science graduates who wish to pursue a career in quantitative finance. The finance industry is increasingly recruiting graduates who can apply traditional engineering analysis methods to find innovative solutions to financial problems. This taught Master's course combines a balanced mix of engineering and quantitative finance. Students will acquire a specialized understanding of the principles and practices of engineering required in jobs such as financial analysts and risk management professionals.
Contents
Programme structure
* Strategic Analysis of Financial Systems (15 credits)
* Advanced Pattern Recognition Techniques (15 credits)
* Advanced Control Systems (15 credits)
* Probability and Inference (15 credits)
* Portfolio Theory and Asset Pricing Models (15 credits)
* Financial Engineering (15 credits)
* Research Methods and Project Design (30 credits)
* MSc Project (60 credits)
Assessment
The project module is examined by a presentation and dissertation. The Research Methods and Project Design module is examined by continuous assessment. The other modules are assessed by examinations and continuous assessment. MSc students must gain credit from all the modules (180 credits in total). For the PDip, you must gain at least 120 credits in total, and pass certain modules which enable meeting the learning outcomes of the PDip programme.
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Register Now!Requirements
A first or good second class honours degree (or the equivalent) in an engineering, scientific, computing, or similar discipline. Applicants should also have a proven mathematical ability and knowledge of the basics of statistics and probability.
English Language Requirements
IELTS
6.5 incl
6.0 reading
6.0 writing
5.5 listening
5.5 speaking
TOEFL internet-based
90 incl
22 reading
21 writing
21 listening
23 speaking
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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