Master of Financial Mathematics (MFinMath)
Information valid for students commencing 2014
Duration
2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2014
Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2014)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5573
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Bachelor degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance that covers relevant first year university level mathematics, or Bachelor degree in an approved discipline with a significant mathematics component.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Science
Email: science.enquiries@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1888
Why study the Master of Financial Mathematics?
This is a new program commencing from 2014 and will replace the existing Master of Science (Financial Mathematics). For students currently enrolled in the Master of Science (Financial Mathematics) please refer to the following link Master of Science for information on your program requirements including the rules and courses to be completed.
The Master of Financial Mathematics is designed to meet the strongly increasing demand for skilled quantitative finance professionals to provide expert support to a wide range of industries including banking, insurance, utility companies, investment companies and companies affected by international exchange rates. As a graduate you will possess quantitative finance skills to utilise sophisticated mathematical models and high level statistical analysis skills to assist investment decisions, to manage investment portfolios, for financial planning, for development of financial products and pricing, and for business risk analysis.
