M.Sc. in Financial Mathematics
A Bachelor of Science with Pure Mathematics or Applied Mathematics or Statistics or Finance as a subject, OR Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a recognized university, OR any other equivalent professional qualification acceptable to the senate of the University of Colombo.
The MSc/PG Diploma in Financial Mathematics aims to provide a professional development package for professionals in the discipline of Finance, Insurance, Banks, Financial Analysis, Financial Consultancy and Financial Simulation sectors. The award of the degree will provide its recipients with a valuable professional qualification.
Considering new trends in the field of quantitative finance, starting from year 2020 batch, the program provides two pathways, namely,
- Financial Engineering
- Financial Analysis
Financial Analysis is focused more towards qualitative aspects, and Financial Engineering is focused on deeper quantitative aspects. Both pathways require core concepts and tools of financial mathematics in the areas of finance, applied mathematics, statistics and computer science.