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  MSc Finance and Data Analytics


University of Essex    Essex Business School

Full time October MSc 1 Year Full Time
Economics (10) Finance (14) Mathematics (25)

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Are you interested in the exciting intersection of finance and data analytics? Look no further than our MSc Finance and Data Analytics programme. This course is designed for those who want to explore how big data influences financial and statistical modelling, and how data analysis can shape investments. With a focus on quantitative, statistical, and technical skills, you'll master areas like big data portfolio analysis, financial modelling, and data analytics. Our unique selling points include access to the ESRC Business and Local Government Data Research Centre and the UK Data Service, as well as our virtual trading floor and Financial Market Labs. Join us to launch your career in finance and business analytics. To be eligible, you'll need a 2:2 degree in a numerate discipline or a 2:2 degree in any other discipline with relevant modules.

About the course

If you want to explore how big data streams influence financial and statistical modelling on a daily basis and gain an understanding on how data from social networks and search engine analytics can change how an investment matures, MSc Finance and Data Analytics is for you.

The finance and investments sector needs practitioners who have a fundamental understanding of financial markets who can also apply statistical modelling in the context of the growing, and increasingly complex, data available to financial firms.

This course is perfect for those with an interest in big data and data analysis who want to work in specialist roles within the finance and investments sector.

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Entry Requirements

A 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in a numerate discipline such as: Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Science or Engineering.

Or a 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in any other discipline, which includes at least two modules from the fields of either Quantitative Methods, or Economics, or Finance and/or Investment, or Banking.

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept.



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