Focus of the Program
This Master of Science program prepares executives for leading engineering positions within financial institutions, financial consulting industries, financial service and corporate treasuries as well as with software and systems providers. Participants will become familiar with the efficient use and implementation of pricing and risk management methods on financial derivative and fixed income security markets. Computational skills and analytical thinking are encouraged in this course.
The major in Financial Engineering is specifically designed for professionals who wish to obtain a position in:
- Investment Banking
- Risk Management
- Corporate Financial Strategy
- Financial Information Systems
- Regulation
- Portfolio Management
- Trading
Objective
Financial Engineering provides innovative solutions for pricing, hedging, trading and portfolio management problems by employing advanced mathematical methods and computer technology. One important area is design and analysis of financial contracts.
Success in this interdisciplinary field requires knowledge of financial theory, mathematical methods and information technology as well as adequate management tools.
Target Group
Future engineering executives from financial product orientated service sectors. Lines of Business can be e.g. investment and private banks, business investment departments, insurances, etc.
