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If you are interested in the future of finance, then studying Financial Engineering could be for you. You will study financial theory, mathematics and computer programming in order to be able analyze financial trends and highlight emerging opportunities in finance.
In order to study Financial Engineering, you should have a strong interest in mathematics and statistics, computer programming, and also enjoy analyzing data.
By studying in this field, your modules are likely to cover topics such as:
University graduates of studies in Financial Engineering go on to find roles in fields such as banking, insurance and investment companies such as:
Postgraduate programmes in Financial Engineering are most commonly offered at universities around the world as a Master of Science (MSc. degree/MS degree), which can typically take between 1-2 years to complete when studied Full-time, and may include an industrial placement year.
Entry requirements for postgraduate programmes in Financial Engineering will usually include a bachelor/undergraduate degree in a related topic such as computer programming or mathematics.
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