Master of Financial Mathematics
A specialized postgraduate degree bridging advanced mathematics with professional quantitative finance.
Best for:Best for graduates with a strong mathematical background seeking a career in professional quantitative finance.
Overview
The Master of Financial Mathematics at Monash University is a rigorous, specialized program designed for students with a strong aptitude for mathematics and statistics. The curriculum focuses on applying mathematical theory to business, finance, and insurance contexts. Students are taught by leading researchers in fields such as stochastic processes, computational mathematics, and machine learning. The program emphasizes practical experience through industry projects and placements, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities like the Bloomberg data terminal lab.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced coursework covering probability, stochastic processes, and statistics.
- Utilize professional financial tools such as Bloomberg data terminals for analysis.
- Participate in industry-led projects to gain practical workplace experience.
- Complete professional placements to bridge academic theory and financial practice.
- Develop specialized quantitative skills for the finance and insurance sectors.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor degree in mathematics or a related field with strong mathematical content.
Degree offered: Master of Financial Mathematics
Language: English proficiency required for international students.
Instruction: English
- Strong mathematical and statistical aptitude
- Academic performance with at least a 65% credit average
- Interest in finance and insurance applications
- Entry level 1: Bachelor degree with strong mathematical content (65% average)
- Entry level 2: Bachelor degree in mathematics (65% average) or Graduate Certificate/Diploma with high credit average
- Entry level 3: Four-year Honours degree in mathematics (65% high credit average)
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How to apply
Applications are submitted through the official Monash University course portal. Prospective students should review the entry requirements based on their prior academic qualifications before applying.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
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