About the course

On this course, you’ll:

　　gain an understanding of the main aspects of risk management in business

　　apply mathematics to financial risk description, analysis and quantification

　　experience Sussex’s strong foundation of interdisciplinary research.

　　The MSc draws on expertise from industry professionals, so you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to succeed in the fast-paced corporate world. Topics covered include quantitative analysis, regulation, implementation and management structure. You’ll have a choice between practice- and research-oriented study and can explore further topics including programming or statistics.

　　You’ll learn from established specialists in both the Department of Mathematics and the University of Sussex Business School. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Brighton
Autumn (September), 2025	Brighton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Sussex

You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. IELTS (Academic) Lower level (6.0 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component). TOEFL (iBT) - 80 overall, including at least 19 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 21 in Writing.

　　Subject-specific requirements:

　　Your qualification should have a reasonably high mathematics content, demonstrating knowledge in calculus, probability and statistics, and ideally some programming. You are suited to this course if your qualification is in mathematics, finance, economics, business, science, engineering or computing. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 August 2024

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Sussex. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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