Although the programme structure will typically be close to the description here, we sometimes make changes to improve the programme or due to unforeseen circumstances.

Optional pre-semester modules in maths and statistics
Six compulsory taught modules
Choose Between

Three elective modules
Dissertation (7,000 words)
OR

Five elective modules
Research Project (2,500 words)
Compulsory/Core modules
Compulsory/Core modules
Commercial and Investment Banking
Commercial and Investment Banking
The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of the international financial system and its associated risks given the ever evolving regulatory regime.On successful completion, students should be able to critically understand, evaluate and question the operations of banks and of non­bank financial institutions, the process of deposit creation, the term structure of interest rates, the supply and demand of loanable funds, and the role of Central Banks. More importantly students should be competent in the analysis, interpretation and assessment of all facets and aspects of financial risk and its management.

Elective modules
Elective modules
Financial Derivatives
Financial Derivatives
The purpose of this module is to provide students with an overview of the theory and practice of pricing and hedging derivative securities. These include forward and futures contracts, swaps, and many different types of options. This module covers diverse areas of derivatives, such as equity and index derivatives, foreign currency derivatives and commodity derivatives, as well as interest rate derivatives. This module also addresses the issue of how to incorporate credit risk into the pricing and risk management of derivatives. All the relevant concepts are discussed based on the discrete time binomial model and the continuous time Black­Scholes model. The extensions of the Black­Scholes model are also discussed.

Optional modules
Short, optional modules that typically run for a few weeks at various points during the year and focus on practical skills such as programming or working with trading software.

Elective modules
Amplify Trading
Amplify Trading

Amplify Trading is a professional trading firm based in London. As well as a trading floor in The City, Amplify Trading have developed unique software to develop and assess new traders whilst making decisions within the uncertainty of live financial markets.

More details about Amplify Trading

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