Operational Research and Finance
University of SouthamptonOperational Research and Finance MSc is a postgraduate degree at University of Southampton, based in Southampton, taught full-time over 12 months.
About this course
Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and Top 10 in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
This programme offers you a firm grounding in operational research and finance in preparation for careers in the financial sectors. You will develop an understanding of how operational research, statistical and optimisation techniques are applied to practical problems and gain many key workplace skills.
The summer project is a highlight and most involve working with an external organisation, with typical project sponsors including companies, charities and public services.
The breadth of experience offers an exciting and rewarding career in many financial organisations, enabling many Operational Research workers to progress to a career in general management. Moreover, the nature of the work brings an Operational Research and Finance graduate into early contact with senior management, and career advancement is typically rapid.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 24 Months
Qualification: MSc
Location: Southampton
Duration: 12 Months
Qualification: MSc
Location: Southampton
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Southampton
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance, Mathematics and statistics
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ