Master of Science in Mathematical Finance and Risk Analytics (MSc MFRA)
The pace of change in the financial sector has never been faster than it is today.
Rapid innovation and interdependency in the field of investment, risk management and financial product development has necessitated the need for individuals with adept quantitative skills and an advanced understanding of the theoretical concepts underlying financial markets today.
The program will prepare students for analytical roles in the finance industry and academic research roles, including but not limited to: Investment Banking, Quantitative Risk Management and Securities Trading.
In Kenya, graduates with an MSc Mathematical Finance can work as analysts in Investment Banks, Insurance, Banking, Regulators such as the Capital Markets Authority, Insurance Regulatory Authority, Kenya Revenue Authority, which require quantitative analysts in finance, pricing and risk management.
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Evening Program: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm on weekdays
Duration: 2 years
Intake: May and September
Competitive skills: Strathmore aims to help you develop leadership skills, which will be useful in the world of work. Your investment will have a high return in terms of your competitive advantage.
Realistic approach: You will adopt a reflective, analytical, participative approach to education and consequently to your career.
Great counsel: Our lecturers and coaches are experts in their respective fields and they will be a resource to help you develop a new perspective and see new opportunities.
Powerful networks: You will learn from and alongside diverse, talented classmates as you share a transformative journey together. As such, you will develop a network of friends and contacts that will last a lifetime.
Exceptional learning experience: You will acquire skills to take on any challenge and think critically backed by solid fundamental knowledge. As a result, you will gain hands-on-experience to tackle real life.
The following are eligible for admission into the MSc. Mathematical Finance:
1. Holders of First Class or Upper Second-Class Honours degrees, from recognized universities, in Mathematics or Statistics or Mathematical Finance, or Financial Engineering or a related discipline; OR
2. Holders of Lower Second Class degrees in Mathematics or a related discipline plus Postgraduate Diplomas in relevant areas; OR with a minimum of two years of working experience.
3. You must have had at least a C+ average grade at KCSE or its equivalent.
