IIT Kanpur (Representational image) said that these courses can be implemented without mandatory GATE score and can be done part time as well.
Professionals interested in pursuing a master’s degree in quantitative finance and risk management can specialize in emerging domains of finance such as managing finance treasury models using top-notch technology.
Indian Institute technology (IIT) Kanpur has launched the third batch of its e-Masters degree in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management. This course will help budding traders, commodity market experts and finance enthusiasts to create a valuable impact in alternative investment sectors with a proper amalgamation of theory and practice.
Professionals interested in pursuing a master’s degree in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management can specialize in emerging domains of finance, such as managing finance treasury models using cutting edge technology. The curriculum of the course is designed to meet the demands of the job market and has the potential to drive change.
This course is offered exclusively by IIT-Kanpur and consists of ten modules starting from basics of economics, complex derivatives, comprehensive data analysis, treasury and credit risk management. It will also provide exposure to quantitative modeling and theory in finance based on specialized modules in R, Python, machine learning and blockchain.
The curriculum comes with an executive-friendly and flexible format for professionals. Students can complete their e-Master’s degree Anywhere between 1-3 years in quantitative finance and risk management. The course includes IIT Kanpur campus visit, mentoring and career support. This will be the third batch of Quantitative Finance and Risk Management after completing the first two batches. The application window will remain open till May 12. Professionals who sign up for the degree will be agile in navigating through the fintech revolution, and will gain manifold expertise to shape and build the economic future of the country.
Apart from the Quantitative Finance and Risk Management course, IIT Kanpur has also started other courses. The prestigious Institute of Technology is inviting applications for e-Masters degree program in Economics and Finance in Business, Economics, Finance and Data Analytics, Economics, Finance and Public Policy, Financial Technology and Management, Data Science and Business Analytics, Communication Systems, Sustainable Is. construction practices, and project management.
These courses can be pursued without the mandatory GATE score and can also be pursued on a part-time basis. These e-Masters degree programs were launched in 2021 to address the talent gap in core areas of communication systems, fintech, business finance, public policy, data science, analytics, manufacturing, cyber security and electricity regulations.
IIT Kanpur Director Prof. Abhay Karandikar says, “The rapid growth of India’s economy and increasing demand for skilled professionals across various industries has created a talent gap that needs to be bridged. IIT Kanpur’s e-Masters degree program has witnessed tremendous participation from working professionals who want to better themselves. The first batch of programs completed the academic requirements within a year. These relatively new programs are designed to make the workforce agile and future ready.”
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