MSc Operational Research and Finance
Course Overview
This MSc in Operational Research and Finance equips you with the advanced analytical and financial modelling skills to solve complex problems in revenue management, credit scoring, and risk. You will master the application of scientific methods to real-world financial challenges through a significant research dissertation, often conducted with an industry partner. Graduates are highly sought after by leading financial institutions for their expertise in applied analytics.
Key Program Highlights
- Master key techniques in financial risk management, revenue optimization, and credit scoring
- Apply scientific methods to solve complex, real-world financial and organizational problems
- Undertake a summer dissertation project, frequently within a commercial setting
- Learn from leading academics like Dr. Hou-Duo Qi, specializing in financial matrix optimization
- Graduate with highly sought-after skills from a world Top 40 program for Statistics and Operational Research
Course Overview
This MSc in Operational Research and Finance equips you with the advanced analytical and financial modelling skills to solve complex problems in revenue management, credit scoring, and risk. You will master the application of scientific methods to real-world financial challenges through a significant research dissertation, often conducted with an industry partner. Graduates are highly sought after by leading financial institutions for their expertise in applied analytics.
Key Program Highlights
- Master key techniques in financial risk management, revenue optimization, and credit scoring
- Apply scientific methods to solve complex, real-world financial and organizational problems
- Undertake a summer dissertation project, frequently within a commercial setting
- Learn from leading academics like Dr. Hou-Duo Qi, specializing in financial matrix optimization
- Graduate with highly sought-after skills from a world Top 40 program for Statistics and Operational Research
Requirements
Modules
- Corporate Finance 1
- Data Mining and Analytics
- Introduction to Python
- OR Methods for Data Scientists
- Operational Research and Data Science Case Study 1
- Operational Research and Data Science Case Study 2
- Project
- Statistical Methods for OR Modelling
- Analytical Consultancy Skills
- Computational Machine Learning and Optimisation
- Computer-based statistical modelling
- Corporate Finance 2
- Financial Portfolio Theory
- Flexible Regression
- Forecasting
- Project Management
- Project Risk Management
- Revenue Management
