University of Technology Sydney

C04373v2 Master of Quantitative Finance

Award(s): Master of Quantitative Finance (MQF)
CRICOS code: 088930G
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Location: City campus

Notes

Commonwealth Supported Places

There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) within this course that are competitive and allocated on merit. Applicants must indicate on their application if they wish to be considered for a CSP.

As applications are assessed progressively, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early to be considered. Eligible applicants must accept their offer by the lapse date to retain their place.

  • Autumn 2024 closing dates:
    • Round 1: Sunday 26 November 2023
    • Round 2: Sunday 21 January 2024 (if places are available)
  • Spring 2024 closing dates:
    • Round 1: Sunday 26 May 2024
    • Round 2: Sunday 30 June 2024 (if places are available)

Refer to Postgraduate courses with Commonwealth Supported Places for more information.

30% Postgraduate Scholarship

There is a 30% Postgraduate Scholarship available in 2024. Eligible students must commence one of the Master's postgraduate quantitative finance courses in the Faculty of Science:

  • C04373 - Master of Quantitative Finance; or
  • C04418 - Master of Data Science in Quantitative Finance; or
  • C04419 - Master of Mathematics and Quantitative Finance.

For more details, refer to the UTS Quantitative Finance Postgraduate Scholarship.


Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information

Overview

Major regulatory changes and the emergence of new types of financial risks mean that skilled quantitative finance professionals are more in demand than ever. The UTS postgraduate Quantitative Finance program is recognised in Australia and overseas as a leading qualification for aspiring and established quantitative finance professionals.

Designed by industry experts and leading UTS quantitative finance academics, it combines the theoretical learning, hands-on experience and professional competencies required to perform at the cutting edge of this specialist discipline. Whether students are just starting out or looking to deepen their quantitative expertise, this course will equip them with the knowledge and skills to measure and manage risk in today’s complex financial markets.

Explore our quantitative finance degrees
UTS offers a suite of postgraduate quantitative finance degrees, each with a different area of focus. Students considering the Master of Quantitative Finance may also be interested in the following courses:

Course content is comprised of nine subjects that have been specifically designed for this degree and that are frequently updated to keep pace with industry need.

Students engage with the in-depth study of derivative securities, financial market instruments, probability theory, credit risk, market risk, and numerical and computational methods, among others. They also learn to apply their theoretical learning to industry-relevant assignments in areas such as risk management, valuation of financial instruments, hedging of risks and model implementation.

Career options

Graduates are highly sought after by leading financial institutions, management consulting companies, energy and mining companies, regulatory bodies, government organisations and other organisations seeking advanced quantitative expertise.

They can work as quantitative analysts, risk management analysts, quantitative structurers, quantitative developers, forecasters, traders, investment analysts and financial engineers in organisations of all sizes, from multinationals to boutique firms.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1 Appraise advanced knowledge and critically evaluate the information's source and relevance, with a focus on applications of mathematical methodologies to quantitative finance problem solving.
2.1 Investigate complex and challenging real-world problems in the areas of quantitative finance by critically evaluating information and solutions and conducting appropriate approaches to independent research.
3.1 Practice professionally adhering to confidentiality requirements, ethical conduct, data management, and organisation and collaborative skills in the context of applying mathematical and statistical modelling to quantitative finance problems.
4.1 Reflect and evaluate the value, integrity, and relevance of multiple sources of information to derive responsive, innovative solutions, show creativity, innovation and application of technologies in complex quantitative finance problems.
5.1 Develop and present complex ideas and justifications using appropriate communication approaches from a variety of methods (oral, written, visual) to communicate with mathematicians, data analysts, scientists, industry, and the general public.
6.1 Critically reflect on Indigenous Australian contexts to inform professional cultural capability to work effectively with and for, Indigenous Australians within Mathematical, Statistical, and Finance contexts.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Recognition of prior learning

Students may be granted a maximum of 24 credit points of recognition of prior learning.

Course duration and attendance

The course is normally completed in one year of full-time study or three years of part-time study.

Course structure

The course comprises 72 credit points of core subjects.

Course completion requirements

STM91515 Core Subjects (M Quantitative Finance) 72cp
Total 72cp

Course program

Typical full-time and part-time programs are provided below, showing a suggested study sequence for students undertaking the course with Autumn and Spring session commencements.

Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
37007 Probability Theory and Stochastic Analysis   8cp
37011 Financial Market Instruments   8cp
37010 Statistics and Financial Econometrics   8cp
Spring session
37004 Interest Rates and Credit Risk Models   8cp
37005 Fundamentals of Derivative Security Pricing   8cp
37009 Risk Management   8cp
December session
37008 Quantitative Portfolio Analysis   8cp
37003 Application of Numerical and Computational Approaches A   8cp
Year 2
January Session
37006 Application of Numerical and Computational Approaches B   8cp
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
37004 Interest Rates and Credit Risk Models   8cp
37005 Fundamentals of Derivative Security Pricing   8cp
37009 Risk Management   8cp
December session
37008 Quantitative Portfolio Analysis   8cp
37003 Application of Numerical and Computational Approaches A   8cp
Year 2
January Session
37006 Application of Numerical and Computational Approaches B   8cp
Autumn session
37007 Probability Theory and Stochastic Analysis   8cp
37011 Financial Market Instruments   8cp
37010 Statistics and Financial Econometrics   8cp
Autumn commencing, part time
Year 1
Autumn session
37011 Financial Market Instruments   8cp
37010 Statistics and Financial Econometrics   8cp
Spring session
37005 Fundamentals of Derivative Security Pricing   8cp
37009 Risk Management   8cp
December session
37008 Quantitative Portfolio Analysis   8cp
Year 2
January Session
37006 Application of Numerical and Computational Approaches B   8cp
Autumn session
37007 Probability Theory and Stochastic Analysis   8cp
Spring session
37004 Interest Rates and Credit Risk Models   8cp
December session
37003 Application of Numerical and Computational Approaches A   8cp
Spring commencing, part time
Year 1
Spring session
37005 Fundamentals of Derivative Security Pricing   8cp
37009 Risk Management   8cp
December session
37008 Quantitative Portfolio Analysis   8cp
Year 2
January Session
37006 Application of Numerical and Computational Approaches B   8cp
Autumn session
37011 Financial Market Instruments   8cp
37010 Statistics and Financial Econometrics   8cp
Spring session
37004 Interest Rates and Credit Risk Models   8cp
December session
37003 Application of Numerical and Computational Approaches A   8cp
Year 3
Autumn session
37007 Probability Theory and Stochastic Analysis   8cp

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Diploma in Quantitative Finance (C07132) and the Master of Quantitative Finance.

Other information

Further information is available from:

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