Bachelor of Science (Quantitative Finance) (Hons)
About This Course
Quantitative Finance is a multidisciplinary honours-track programme that combines mathematics, finance and computing with a practical orientation that is designed for students who wish to become professionals in the finance industry. The explosive growth of computer technology, globalisation, and theoretical advances in finance and mathematics have resulted in quantitative methods playing an increasingly important role in the financial services industry and the economy as a whole. New mathematical and computational methods have transformed the investment process and the financial industry. Today banks, investment firms, and insurance companies turn to technological innovation to gain competitive advantage. Sophisticated mathematical models are used to support investment decisions, to develop and price new securities and innovative products or to manage risk. Hence there is an increasing demand from the industry for graduates with a high level of quantitative and analytical skills.
What You'll Learn
1) Mathematical Theory and Tools. Students can look forward to reading modules such as MA1101R Linear Algebra I, MA1102R Calculus, MA1104 Multivariable Calculus, MA3252 Linear and Network Optimisation, and MA3264 Mathematical Modelling.
2) Statistical Tools. Modules offered include MA2216 /ST2131 Probability, and ST3131 Regression Analysis.
3) Computing Theory and Techniques. Modules such as CS1010 /CS1010E / CS1010S/ CS1010F Programming Methodology, CS1020 /CS1020E Data Structures and Algorithms I, and CS3230 Designs and Analysis of Algorithms.
4) Financial Theory and Principles. Modules offered include ACC1002 Financial Accounting, FIN2004 Finance, FIN3101 Corporate Finance, FIN3103 Financial Markets, FIN3117 Bank Management, and FIN3118 Financial Risk Management.
5) Core Financial Product Knowledge. Modules offered include QF3101 Investment Instruments: Theory and Computation, QF4102 Financial Modelling, and QF5210 Financial Time Series: Theory and Computation.
For the full list of modules and other information regarding this course, please refer to http://ww1.math.nus.edu.sg/undergrad.aspx?f=UP-QF#Course_Structure_by_Cohort.
Entry Requirements
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