Quantitative Methods for Risk Management MSc

London School of Economics and Political Science Department of Statistics

Full time & Part time September MSc Ten months full-time, 22 months part-time

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The MSc Quantitative Methods for Risk Management at LSE is a comprehensive programme designed to equip students with the skills needed to quantify and manage risk in various industries, including finance and insurance. This programme offers a unique blend of theoretical and practical training, drawing on disciplines such as mathematical finance, actuarial science, statistics, and computation. Students will have the opportunity to work with real financial data and engage in hands-on training, preparing them for careers in financial and insurance industries, regulatory bodies, and research. The programme also provides academic support and access to LSE's extensive career resources. No application deadline, so apply now!

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The MSc Quantitative Methods for Risk Management – formerly known as MSc Risk and Stochastics - offers in-depth instruction in probabilistic, statistical, and computational methods to quantify risk arising from, but not limited to, economic, financial, and insurance applications.

This programme is LSE’s timely response to industry’s strong demand in experts with quantitative expertise in risk management, finance, insurance, and their interface.

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Fees

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01 May 2024

Where will I study?

London School of Economics and Political Science

Offering you the opportunity to study the social sciences in an institution with a worldwide academic reputation, while enjoying the cultural, social and recreational facilities of one of the world’s greatest capital cities.

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Scholarships

The School recognises that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

LSE makes available over GBP 15 million annually in financial aid for its students. Around one quarter of our graduate students receive financial support from the School.

At master’s level, the value of support given by LSE ranges in value from 10 per cent of the tuition fee to a full fees and maintenance award.

This programme is eligible for needs-based awards from LSE, including the Graduate Support Scheme, Master's Awards, and Anniversary Scholarships.

Selection for any funding opportunity is based on receipt of an offer for a place and submitting a Graduate Financial Support application, before the funding deadline.

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.

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