Master of Financial Mathematics
Master advanced quantitative finance and market modeling through a flexible curriculum with practical industry placement.
Best for:Best for quantitative graduates seeking rigorous training in financial mathematics, asset pricing, and market analytics.
Overview
The Master of Financial Mathematics at The University of Queensland is a coursework program designed to equip students with rigorous analytical tools for modern finance. Offered by the Faculty of Science in St Lucia, Australia, the curriculum covers financial contract pricing, portfolio management, risk management, and quantitative modeling. Students can tailor their studies through specialized electives such as financial calculus, machine learning, and econometrics. The program culminates in a practical industry placement project, providing direct experience in sectors like banking, energy trading, and superannuation.
What you'll do
- Complete rigorous coursework in financial mathematics, portfolio management, and financial contracts
- Engage with elective courses covering machine learning, financial risk management, and econometric modeling
- Participate in practical industry placement projects within sectors such as banking and energy trading
- Apply quantitative theory to real-world financial data and market structures
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with university-level mathematics, or a Bachelor's degree in mathematics
Degree offered: Master's Degree
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in single-variable and multi-variable calculus
- Knowledge of ordinary differential equations
- Strong foundation in linear algebra
- Quantitative problem-solving and mathematical reasoning
- Hold an eligible bachelor's degree or graduate diploma matching the 1.5-year or 2-year program entry requirements
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- Proof of degree completion
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