MSC Finance Data Science

Campus Masters Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Masters
Starts
September

Introduction

MSC Finance Data Science is a Masters program taught at University College London, UK. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (12 months (full-time only)) options.

The MSc Finance with Data Science at University College London combines the scientific foundations of finance with financial econometrics and data analysis using the Python coding language. You study corporate finance and financial markets, then expand into financial econometrics through core modules such as Financial Econometrics and Data and Corporate Finance and Financial Markets, alongside time series analysis, forecasting, and big data analytics and machine learning topics.

The programme runs for 12 months full-time only and is delivered at the Canary Wharf campus. It includes online pre-sessional support in mathematics, statistics, accounting, and an introduction to programming (Python). You complete written examinations, individual/group coursework, and a 6,000-word Finance with Data Science Research Project in Term 3 and during the summer.

Modules

  • Financial Econometrics and Data
  • Corporate Finance and Financial Markets
  • MSIN0106 Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
  • MSIN0208 Big Data Analytics
  • Options and Derivatives
  • The Economics of Trading and Exchanges
  • Advanced Corporate Finance
  • Finance with Data Science Research Project
  • Investment Strategies and Risk Management
  • International Finance
  • Behavioural Finance and Neuroeconomics

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in MSC Finance Data Science at University College London for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by University College London.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University College London as pre-requiste for admission in MSC Finance Data Science.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

A quantitative undergraduate degree at 2:1 Honours (or equivalent) from a recognised university.

International students, please note that UCL’s English language requirement for this programme is a ‘Level 2’ - further details regarding this can be found at the UCL English Language Requirements page.

Level 2

Courses Units

Please check detail of study units at https://www.mgmt.ucl.ac.uk/msc-finance-data-science

More Information

Level 2

Scholarships

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.