The Master Quantitative Finance will provide you with an excellent academic and practical education to become an expert in financial methodology. It is your ideal starting point for a future career in today’s challenging and dynamic financial markets.
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https://www.wu.ac.at/en/programs/masters-programs/quantitative-finance/overview/ Course detail
The well-balanced curriculum builds strong quantitative skills combined with a solid knowledge base of the underlying theory of finance. Students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to use mathematical models to understand complex financial problems.
A special focus lies on using the software 'R', an open source implementation of the language S for data analysis and visualisation. Students benefit from the expertise of the programs' faculty, which is strongly involved in the international development community of R.
Specialize in Science or Industry
The Science Track prepares students for an academic career in the field of finance, while the Industry Track focuses on a career as quants (analysts) in the finance industry, combining financial models with computational skills. You can specialize in the second year of your studies. In both tracks you will benefit from working together with our experienced faculty and from their strong academic networks and links to the finance industry.
A truly international program
The Master Quantitative Finance attracts students from many places around the world which gives you the chance to experience a unique educational culture. The courses of the program have an international orientation and provide all the necessary knowledge and skills to start an international career.
An exclusive, high-quality post-graduate education
Only the best applicants can join the program. An important part is learning in small groups which offers many possibilities to be in contact with and get support from the faculty – both inside and outside the classroom.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the Master Quantitative Finance are qualified to be tomorrow's experts in the increasingly complex world of finance, e.g. in:
- asset management
- credit and market risk management
- treasury and trading
- financial engineering
- research and technical analysis
- corporate finance
Graduates also qualify for a relevant Doctoral or PhD program. Students who want to pursue an academic career are strongly encouraged to choose the Science Track to be well qualified.
How to apply:
https://www.wu.ac.at/en/programs/masters-programs/quantitative-finance/application-admission/ Funding
Information on funding can be found at the following webpage:
https://www.wu.ac.at/en/students/my-degree-program/masters-student-guide/grants-and-scholarships/
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